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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Language learning after 10 may be better for the brain 27 February 2015
- Simple exercises to improve ELL reading skills 27 February 2015
- Language test providers announced after scandal 27 February 2015
- Professional Development Calendar 27 February 2015
- ESL schools provide economic boost to B.C. 27 February 2015
Tag Archives: ESP
David Kertzner’s Two Cents on Technology in ESP
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As an ESPer, I listen to David Kertzner when he talks. Why? I expect to learn something. David’s company, Proactive English, is described on its website as “a web-integrated, English language and communication training provider serving multinational … Continue reading
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Disney Music for Business English Training
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! How do you get your students to visualize certain business situations when you are in the classroom? For such visualization, I have found Disney’s “Behind the Mic” video of the song “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult education, business communication, business Engliish, English for Specific Purposes, ESP, evergreen, Kevin Knight
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An ESP Project of the Incoming TESOL ESP-IS Chair
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! One of the benefits of being on the steering committee of the ESP Interest Section is that you are able to meet all of the other leaders. In previous blog posts, I have focused on current and former … Continue reading
Analyzing Communication in an Article About Professional Performance
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! In order to enhance my ability to train professionals in specific fields, I am always looking for examples of outstanding professional communication. In this connection, have you ever read an article that focuses on the actions of professionals (such … Continue reading
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Tagged as communication theory, ESP, evergreen, Kevin Knight, professional communication
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Two Conferences for ESPers in Asia in 2015
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! With the new year approaching quickly, I thought that I would share with you information about two conferences in Asia. The first conference will be held in Taiwan on 25–26 April 2015. Please see the information below … Continue reading
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ESPers as Active Learners
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As an ESP practitioner, how often do you find yourself in the role of a student? In this TESOL Blog post, I will focus on the ESPer’s role as a learner based on some of my own … Continue reading
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The Personal Brands of ESPers
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As an ESPer, what do you consider to be your area of expertise? Do you specialize in working with a specific group of professionals such as medical doctors or lawyers? Do you excel in training others to make … Continue reading
Connecting Career Education, Women, and TESOL Leadership
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! How do you prepare your female students for success in the workplace? A Ted Talk that addresses gender inequality in workplace training recently inspired me. That TED Talk, titled “The Career Advice You Probably Didn’t Get,” provides … Continue reading
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Tagged as ESP, evergreen, gender studies, Kevin Knight, leadership development, professional development, tesol leadership
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Business English and an American Football Star: Focus on Improvement
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! What is the connection between the learners in a business English class in Japan and the accomplishment of an American football star? In this TESOL Blog post, I will tell you that story. My story begins in … Continue reading
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Sowing Seeds for Career Success
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! Several years ago, I was selected to represent the Kanda Gaigo Career College (KGCC) in the annual staff meeting of the Kanda Gaigo Group in Japan. Actually, you could say that I was competing against the staff … Continue reading