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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Nearly half in top 5 US cities don't speak English at home, record 67 million 20 September 2018
- Betsy DeVos reopens application process for ESSA's innovative assessment pilot 20 September 2018
- Not opposed to English language: Mohan Bhagwat 20 September 2018
- TESOL awards & grants: Now accepting applications 20 September 2018
- Senate passes spending bill to increase funding for several education programs 20 September 2018
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Tag Archives: English as a second language
Death of an ESL Program
Bruce Stirling
The fall 2012 American Language Program pre-semester meeting began like any other. I chatted with my fellow University of Connecticut (UConn) adjuncts, then settled back to check my rosters. Good news. Enrollment was up again. Our program in Stamford, Connecticut, an … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: An Opportunity to Publish in an ESP Journal
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As many of you know, the TESOL ESP IS and the IATEFL ESP SIG have been collaborating in a number of ways, including online discussions, speaker exchanges, and publishing opportunities. In this regard, I am pleased to … Continue reading
Posted in TESOL Blog
Tagged as academic publishing, English as a foreign language, English as a second language, english for academic purposes, English for occupational purposes, English for Specific Purposes, IATEFL, Kevin Knight, Mark Krzanowski, professional English, TESOL international association
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Global Resources in ESP: Current Developments in English for Academic, Specific, and Occupational Purposes
Kevin Knight
At the TESOL convention in Dallas in March 2013, the academic session of the ESP IS created by the current chair, Yinghuei Chen, was titled “Developments in ESP Pedagogy Around the Globe.” As a member of the audience and a … Continue reading
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Tagged as English as a foreign language, English as a second language, english for academic purposes, English for occupational purposes, English for Specific Purposes, Kevin Knight, Mark Krzanowski
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Why attend the TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit?
John Segota
If you’re a member of TESOL International Association, you have likely heard about advocacy, and the importance of getting involved. A key opportunity is coming up in June in Washington, DC, at the TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit (formerly TESOL Advocacy … Continue reading
Posted in TESOL Advocacy Blog, TESOL Blog, TESOL Leadership Blog
Tagged as Advocacy Day, education legislation, education policy, English as a second language, English learners, ESL, TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit, United States Congress
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Introducing TESOL’s Second Language Writing Blogger…
Elena Shvidko
Finishing up this academic year, I am starting a different, small, yet enjoyable, journey as a TESOL blogger. My name is Elena Shvidko. I originally come from Russia, and I have been in the United States for 7 years pursuing … Continue reading
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Tagged as elena shvidko, English as a second language, ESL, first-year composition, second language writing, SLW
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