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TESOL English Language Bulletin- More Florida students are English learners: Here's how teachers and schools can adapt to meet their needs 14 November 2019
- Why cultural understanding is essential: Part 3 14 November 2019
- Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children 14 November 2019
- The GCSE language loophole: Hundreds of British pupils took English exam meant for foreign students 14 November 2019
- Support builds for making the SAT untimed for everyone 14 November 2019
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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
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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
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
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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Many Helpful Things: Online Resources and Activities
Tara Arntsen
As a comment to one of my earlier posts about blogging, reader Diana Bermfadez mentioned a website that was new to me called ManyThings.org. This prompted me to take a look at the site, which is amazing, and think about other … Continue reading
Investment, Identity, and Language Learning
Bonny Norton
In my early research with adults in Canada (published in the TESOL Quarterly, 1995), I observed that existing theories of motivation in the field of language learning were not consistent with the findings from my research. Most theories at the … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom language practices. English language learner, English as a foreign language, English as a second language, English language education, homophobia, learner motivation, racism, sexism, TESOL 2013 International Convention & English Language Expo, TESOL international association
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Moving Education Online
Tara Arntsen
Jenkins, Clinton, Purushotma, Robison, and Weigel (2006) describe participatory cultures, outlines new media literacy skills, and explains the importance of learning and teaching these skills in their white paper “Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century” … Continue reading