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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Large increase in NYC Latino high school grads, but numbers still lag for English language learners 19 June 2013
- California to spend more to educate poor, non-English speakers 19 June 2013
- Urging students to write in the age of Twitter, texting and Facebook 19 June 2013
- How can portfolio assessment develop English language teaching? 19 June 2013
- Reaping the benefits of learning English 19 June 2013
Tag Archives: self-directed learning
Great Grammar Websites for Adult ELLs
Alexandra Lowe
My recent blog post, “Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs (Part 2),” explored some of the secrets of successful language learners. Two things are clear: (1) successful language learners don’t depend exclusively on their classroom teacher to master English … Continue reading
Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs (Part 2)
Alexandra Lowe
In a recent blog post, I described a class project in which my intermediate-level adult ESL students interviewed relatives and friends who had successfully made the leap to fluency in English as adults. Their assignment was to unearth the secrets … Continue reading
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Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs
Alexandra Lowe
Years ago, a social worker friend taught me that the best way to help people tackle difficult challenges was to focus on past instances of success rather than on failure. Success, he told me, was worthy of detailed investigation: What … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: Focus on Self-Directed Learning
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! One of my favorite things to tell my students is that they should study English 24/7 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). Of course, my students understand that I am exaggerating to a certain extent. … Continue reading