Teaching Matters: Prefix/Suffix Study
August 17, 2016
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Embed from Getty Images “First of all, there was a volcano of words, an eruption of words that Shakespeare had never used before that had…
Read MoreTeaching Matters: How to Add Student Voices to Classroom Discussions
July 12, 2016
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“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.” -Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), British author and Nobel laureate This Teacher Edition Tuesday post, a…
Read MoreUsing 5W/H Filter & Creating Longer, Better Conversations
November 25, 2015
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What is the 5W/H filter? Who can use this technique? Where can English students use the 5W/H filter in daily conversations? When can they use this method?…
Read MoreConversation Tip #9: Ask questions
November 15, 2014
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Questions keep the conversation flowing Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons“Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” -Voltaire (1694-1778) French Enlightenment WriterAsking questions always…
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Conversation Tip #8: Engage in the surrounding world!
November 8, 2014
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Immersion in literature, current events, arts stimulates conversation Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” -Walt Disney (1901-1966)…
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Conversation Tip #5: Search for common interests
October 18, 2014
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Finding commonalities sparks conversations Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons “Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I may not…
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Creating Simple ESL Lesson Plans Around Top Ten Lists for Advanced English Classes
July 1, 2014
Chimayo Press
Advanced ESL/EFL classes benefit from making top ten lists “Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.” ―Tenzin Gyatso (1950-) 14th Dalai Lama Americans…
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Reading Pleasures and Conversation Starters
September 11, 2009
Chimayo Press
Teachers, especially English teachers, love to talk about their summer reading. Reading remains a cheap pleasure and an excellent conversation starter. Can you recommend a…
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What do you look for in an apartment?
June 11, 2009
Chimayo Press
So following my philosophy of seeking information through conversation, I've been asking many Vietnamese for advice as I hunt for a new apartment. Here are…
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Are you prepared? Are you ready? Aren’t you nervous?
May 23, 2009
Chimayo Press
* Are you ready? * Are you prepared? * Aren't you nervous? * Do you have enough time to do that? * When are you…
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