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One error in working with ESL students

I specialize in teaching essay structure and style. When I began tutoring, I had a vague idea that I'd work with college students like the friends for whom I'd proofread during university: young Americans who've grown up in a public school system which emphasized group work over individual learning, and who therefore never got a chance to develop their writing skills. I've certainly worked... read more

1/28/2016 | Elizabeth A. | 5 Comments
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For SAT, ACT, and GRE students who want to improve their vocabulary but don't like lists to memorize

I know that when it comes to boosting one's vocabulary when preparing for one of the standardized tests, some students memorize long lists of words.  Some use flashcards, and others might use mnemonic devices--like associating a word with an image.     That's fine if memorization doesn't bore you, but let's face it. Learning those words by "rote" might help... read more

12/15/2015 | Alan G. | 3 Comments
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Ideas for Using Authentic Texts with Low-level ESL Classes

Ideas for Using Authentic Texts with Low-level ESL Classes Are you sick of using contrived reading texts and dialogues in your low-level classes? Don't be afraid to bring in authentic reading materials. On top of fostering practical skills, students get a charge out of talking about something real. Here are some suggestions: Supermarket Ads--There are a lot of possible activities... read more

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Practice Lessons

ESL Conversation Question - ESL Conversation Practice Lessons One of the most difficult tasks for ESL teachers is to teach students to converse meaningfully in English. ESL students have been speaking foreign languages for many years, and it may be difficult for them to make the necessary adjustments to speak English comprehensibly and fluently. ESL teachers can help their students communicate... read more

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Conversation Exercises

Modals - Conversation Question Cards Can you do anything creative? For example, can you sing, dance, play a musical instrument, paint, draw, or write poetry? Name three things you may not do in this class. What could the opposite sex do to make your life easier? What are some things you should have done last week, but didn't do? What must you do in your country to obtain a driver's license... read more

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Moreover - Nevermore

I’m not prone to exaggeration, but when it comes to the words moreover and furthermore, I can safely say that I would rather poke myself in the eye with a sharp stick if it meant that never again would I have to hear them misused in everyday English conversations with Russian speakers. I see why they come up so often. They both appear, on the surface, to be sweetly analogous to the... read more

10/10/2015 | Benjamin M.
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