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Why I Refuse to Call My Colleagues “ELL Teachers”

Posted on 21 March 2018 by Michelle Benegas
Michelle Benegas
Michelle Benegas

I can hear my grandmother’s voice echoing through her house as she called. “Get your feet off the davenport!” My mother still calls remote controls “clickers.” My siblings and I have found humor in their use of these antiquated terms. … Continue reading →

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TESOL 2017: A Moment to Be Cherished

Posted on 20 January 2017 by Narad Kumar Rijal
Narad Kumar Rijal
Narad Kumar Rijal

I have always dreamed of attending the TESOL convention and presenting a paper at the august gathering. It is almost a mela ( a fair) for English language professionals to engage, enrich, and empower their understandings and expertise. My dream … Continue reading →

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