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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Huckabee urges states to back Common Core 12 June 2013
- New English language test for UAE companies 12 June 2013
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Tag Archives: second language writing
Elements of Primary Research in Writing Class
Elena Shvidko
Engaging learners in the meaningful use of English outside the classroom is one of the aims of any language course. However, this goal is hard to achieve sometimes, especially in those contexts where the target language is not the dominant … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom research, classroom surveys, elena shvidko, ESL writing, research, second language writing, SLW
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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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Culturally Appropriate Writing
Elena Shvidko
I have recently read a study by Paula Maier “Politeness Strategies in Business Letters by Native and Non-Native English Speakers” (1992). In the study, both native and nonnative writers were given a fictional situation in which they missed a job … Continue reading
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Tagged as culture, elena shvidko, ESL writing, formal email, politeness, second language writing
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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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Free CALL Conference Webcasts
Sandra Rogers
The CALL-IS is hosting several free webcasts during the TESOL conference starting tomorrow. If you’re at the conference, you can attend these live events.
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