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  ESL Lesson Plans: Types and Purpose

  All ESL teachers--regardless of training, experience, or competency--need a carefully drawn lesson p...

  

  

  

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  ESL Teaching Strategies for Low-Level Learners

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  soykenneth Anybody want to practice English conversation with me? You can find me at Google Talk. I use that messaging service with my language students. My Gtalk name is SoyKenneth.

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    bissaholoken Hello dear sir i follow you gplus i hope we will discuss so more...

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  soykenneth The words that I always had a challenge with getting students to understand, during my teaching experience in Mexico and Paraguay were the following: do, don't, did, didn't, doesn't. These verb forms are a tough lesson for non-English speakers. However, n...  moreThe words that I always had a challenge with getting students to understand, during my teaching experience in Mexico and Paraguay were the following: do, don't, did, didn't, doesn't. These verb forms are a tough lesson for non-English speakers. However, nobody can go far in the English language without mastering this verb.  

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    admin Yes, those are very hard on non-native speakers. How did you teach it?

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  soykenneth I like to look at that little word, "so" as equivalent to "pues" in Mexico and "entonces" in other Spanish regions. "So" is such a common add-on word that opens up conversations and engages the listener. It is more ...  moreI like to look at that little word, "so" as equivalent to "pues" in Mexico and "entonces" in other Spanish regions. "So" is such a common add-on word that opens up conversations and engages the listener. It is more adequate to verbal rather than written conversation.  

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    MGHines Similar to how many Singaporeans add "la" to their communication. "You want to go to lunch, la?" :-)

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  ESL Teaching Strategies for Low-Level Learners

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  • April 23

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  mskaye Hello, manhuston, I'm an online ESL teacher, when I'm not teaching in classroom. My rates are quite reasonable if you are interested in practicing your Conversational English. Just a thought of an offer.

  

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  Teacher and Student Relationships in the Age of Social Networki

  That education and social media will share borders and encroach on each other's area of influence sh...

  

  

  

  

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  English Grammar: So versus Such

  Many English language learners find the uses of so and such a complete mystery, however, the rules f...

  

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  MGHines wrote a new blog entry:

  Best Methods to Improve Conversational English

  One of the factors that indicate success in ESL classrooms is the proficiency of students in oral communication. Whether the ESL class is for basic, intermediate or advanced learners, the ability of students to articulate simple to complex ideas in Englis...

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    mdschuett "The learner is conscious about and ashamed of the peculiar accent he or she exhibits when speaking in English." << That's the biggest problem every Thai student face when it comes to speaking English. How do you encourage students to at least try t...  more"The learner is conscious about and ashamed of the peculiar accent he or she exhibits when speaking in English." << That's the biggest problem every Thai student face when it comes to speaking English. How do you encourage students to at least try to communicate with their teachers enough to the point where they get familiar with their accents and stop thinking it sounds funny?  

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    MGHines Accents are common with everyone. Every language comes with regional accents. The focus is on whether you are understood. It would be a boring world if everyone was the same...sounded the same, talked the same, dressed the same. Enjoy the fact that yo...  moreAccents are common with everyone. Every language comes with regional accents. The focus is on whether you are understood. It would be a boring world if everyone was the same...sounded the same, talked the same, dressed the same. Enjoy the fact that you are different and just focus on getting your point across. That is what communication is.  

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  MGHines This is a interesting new type of course we are starting at one of our partner schools in Thailand if you know any IT/English teachers looking in Thailand

  

  ESL TEFL TESOL Jobs Thailand, Digital English Communication Teacher

  ESL EFL TEFL TESOL English Teaching Job and Teacher Resume in Asia, Middle East and Europe. Find here English Teaching Jobs and Teachers for Teaching English Abroad. Resource for ESL/EFL/TEFL/TESOL jobs, teachers, training courses, schools, private tutors

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  dangeroo Looking to teach in Brazil. Trying every angle but no luck! :(

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    MGHines Brazil is a hard nut to crack. The best way to find a job is to go there since most are unadvertised. Alternatively, you can look at some sites such as www.totalesl.com (and country search "Brazil"

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    dangeroo thank you for the advice. ill check out the sites and perhaps look to go out there

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  admin wrote a new blog entry:

  English Grammar: So versus Such

  Many English language learners find the uses of so and such a complete mystery, however, the rules for using so and such are very clear and straightforward: ...

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  tefljobsoverseas New Guest Blog

  

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  tefljobsoverseas New Guest Blog!

  

  TEFL Teaching Tips | TEFL Teaching Tips for Teaching Abroad

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  TESall New Guest Blog!

  

  Teaching Abroad | Teaching (and living) in China

  Teaching Abroad | Teaching (and living) in China

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  TESall New Guest Blog!

  

  Teaching Abroad | Teaching (and living) in South Korea

  Teaching Abroad | Teaching (and living) in South Korea

  • March 11
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  lastuck Anyone else teaching ESL in Italy? Ciao :)

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    admin Italy is a very hard place to find a job right now :-(

    • March 11
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  TESall wrote a new blog entry:

  Optimizing Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)

  Technology transforms virtually all human pursuits. In the field of education, the use of audiovisual aids, computers, and telecommunication devices has radically altered classroom dynamics. For ESL and TFL practitioners, the possibilities being opened up...

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  • February 23
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  MGHines wrote a new blog entry:

  How to Infuse Energy into Your English Language Class

  Well-motivated students learn better. This fact has been well-established for years and has compelled educators to develop different motivational techniques to improve learning outcomes in classrooms. If this is the case in a typical classroom dynamic, it...

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  Zaicc Hi! Today is St.Valentine's day. My congratulations! Tell me how you you usually celebrate this date?

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    Zaicc In my country we present small gifts to each others. I bought a big blanket as a present. :) Is it a good idea?

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    admin In the U.S., we usually give chocolates or flowers to our spouse or partner to show that we love them.

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    Zaicc I'm from Russia. And usually Russian people can't stop when they buy a present. We spend more and more money to surprised our partner.

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    MGHines Hello Zaicc. Happy belated Valetine's Day!

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  Zaicc wrote a new blog entry:

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    admin Welcome and enjoy your blog. I will look for those questions. :-)

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    MGHines Hello and Happy Blogging! :-)

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