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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Educator pipeline at risk 22 September 2016
- Increasing our focus on general academic vocabulary 22 September 2016
- Language training for a globalized workforce 22 September 2016
- Vietnam to teach Chinese language in primary school from 2017 22 September 2016
- Common Core isn't going anywhere 22 September 2016
Tag Archives: free writing
Old School Social Media With Inkshedding: A Lesson Plan
Sherry Blok
Imagine a world without cell phones. That was my reality when I began teaching ESL more than two decades ago. In those days, students interacted with each other much more than they do today. Today, in any dull moment, they revert … Continue reading
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Developing Writing Skills Through Personal Journals
Elena Shvidko
A few years ago, when I was studying English in an intensive English program, I asked my writing instructor what I could do to improve my writing skills. I had a hard time coming up with ideas, so I asked … Continue reading
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Tagged as elena shvidko, ESL writing, evergreen, free writing, journals, learner motivation, writing activity
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Reading-Based Freewriting for English Learners
Elena Shvidko
How many times have we heard from our students that one of the most challenging aspects of writing for them is coming up with ideas? And the answer that we usually give them is: “You should just practice more/you need … Continue reading
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Tagged as elena shvidko, ESL writing, free writing, second language writing, SLW, writing activities
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