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Exploring Campus Through Writing: A Course Project
Elena Shvidko
Many institutions of higher education offer various types of resources to facilitate English language learners’ success at the university. However, the lack of awareness of these resources, among both faculty and the students, may significantly undermine their value. I believe … Continue reading
What’s Op-Docs?: A Fantastic Source of Authentic Input
Rob Sheppard
When I first got access to an LCD projector for my English classes, I scoured the Internet for bite-sized videos, short enough to be appropriate for use in class. I used TV commercials, movie trailers, short films, even music videos. … Continue reading
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Running Dictations: A Runaway Success
Alexandra Lowe
Back in May, my fellow TESOL blogger Tara Arnsten wrote a thought-provoking blog post about running dictations. As she succinctly explained it: For Running Dictations in its simplest form, the teacher has to prepare just two short paragraphs, each taped … Continue reading
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Getting Ahead in English Outside of Class – Day 1
Alexandra Lowe
On college campuses all across the United States, adult ESL classes are getting underway for the fall semester. Ever since I began teaching, I have devoted a substantial portion of the first day of class to laying the groundwork for … Continue reading
Fish Can Really Help: Transitioning From One Culture to Another
Anne Marie Foerster Luu
Background Mika came to us a little bewildered nearly halfway into the school year. She was aggressive in her body language and in her volume. She didn’t speak any English at all, but she was in a place where her … Continue reading
Take a Trip to the Newseum
Kendra Johnson
Question: Where can you go to find out the news of the day in your country as well as what’s going on half way around the world? Answer: www.newseum.org Every day, this Web site features the front pages of hundreds … Continue reading