Tag Archives: ELL empowerment

Empowering Women Living in Difficult Circumstances

Posted on 15 February 2017 by Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok
Sherry Blok

When I first spoke to Cathy Raymond in mid-December 2016, little did we both know about the storm that was about to hit. As I review our interview, her words and actions take on a much deeper, more profound meaning. … Continue reading →

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TESOL 2017: A Moment to Be Cherished

Posted on 20 January 2017 by Narad Kumar Rijal
Narad Kumar Rijal
Narad Kumar Rijal

I have always dreamed of attending the TESOL convention and presenting a paper at the august gathering. It is almost a mela ( a fair) for English language professionals to engage, enrich, and empower their understandings and expertise. My dream … Continue reading →

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ESP, Trust, and Empowerment

Posted on 6 May 2014 by Kevin Knight
Kevin Knight
Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide! When I first came to Japan in the mid 80s, I was a relatively young teacher. I recall working with mid-level managers in the training center of a large Sony factory. Sometimes the managers would disagree with … Continue reading →

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