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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Inquiry learning vs. standardized content: Can they coexist? 22 May 2013
- Experts say job seekers still finding the English language a hurdle 22 May 2013
- Study backs dual-language pre-Ks for ELLs 22 May 2013
- Next superintendent must have plan to help English language learners 22 May 2013
- Deadline for 2014 TESOL proposals: 3 June 2013 at 5 p.m. ET 22 May 2013
Tag Archives: adult ESL
Great Grammar & Academic Writing Resources for Advanced ELLs
Alexandra Lowe
In my last blog post, I offered a quick overview of six grammar websites that I have found consistently helpful to high-beginners and intermediate students looking for additional grammar practice outside of class. This week, we’ll look at several websites … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic writing, adult education, adult ells, adult ESL, advanced ELLs, alexandra lowe, international students
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Great Grammar Websites for Adult ELLs
Alexandra Lowe
My recent blog post, “Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs (Part 2),” explored some of the secrets of successful language learners. Two things are clear: (1) successful language learners don’t depend exclusively on their classroom teacher to master English … Continue reading
Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs (Part 2)
Alexandra Lowe
In a recent blog post, I described a class project in which my intermediate-level adult ESL students interviewed relatives and friends who had successfully made the leap to fluency in English as adults. Their assignment was to unearth the secrets … Continue reading
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Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs
Alexandra Lowe
Years ago, a social worker friend taught me that the best way to help people tackle difficult challenges was to focus on past instances of success rather than on failure. Success, he told me, was worthy of detailed investigation: What … Continue reading
Online Education: Ready, Set, Learn!
Tara Arntsen
Perhaps as a teacher you’ve found yourself thinking about how great it would be to go back to school and learn more about different aspects of the field of education, brush up on some of your skills, or even learn … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult ESL, CALL, computer-assisted language learning, educational technology, online education, tara arntsen
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The Language Pill, Perpetual Toothbrushes, and Other Whimsical Inventions
Alexandra Lowe
Do you have certain communicative activities that you find work no matter what level you are teaching? Are there activities that you can always turn to when the energy in the classroom starts to flag? In this regard, I wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult ESL, adult language learners, alexandra lowe, classroom practice, ESL activities
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Front Page News Photos Stimulate Lively Debates in Adult ELL Classes
Alexandra Lowe
Greetings from New York! Two years ago, I embarked on my “encore career” as an ESL instructor at SUNY Westchester Community College. It’s an honor to have been invited to contribute to TESOL’s blog. In my blog posts, I will … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult education, adult ESL, adult language learners, alexandra lowe, classroom practice
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Summaries of TESOL Surveys on Professional Development Needs
Sarah Sahr
TESOL International Association conducted surveys of TESOL members and nonmembers in January and February 2012 to learn more about the professional development needs of specific groups within the English language teaching field. The surveys included both quantitative and qualitative questions. … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult ESL, higher education, k-12 esl, primary and secondary EFL, professional development, survey
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