August 31, 2010
The Prelinger Library
One of the intriguing aspects of learning a language is how much one learns about the culture the language emerges from. One obvious example is how different British English is from North American English.
Each of those traditions....
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August 27, 2010
Every English Speaker Is In The Minority
I love the English language for many reasons. One of my favorite characteristics of my native language is that it draws from every language - or even from sources that are not languages. The English language, especially the American version of English...
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August 22, 2010
Best English Learning Blogs
Teaching and learning English can be difficult, complicated and - at times - isolating.
Sometimes all we need most is a sense of how other people are handling similar situations. The problem often however...
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August 15, 2010
Sing-Along English Lessons
To say that learning English is difficult just might be the ultimate understatement. We, as teachers and learners, struggle...
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August 09, 2010
Misheard Song Lyrics - 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy
I like to use songs and music to teach English. Movement and rhythm add to the learning experience. Sometimes however, the words can be a little hard...
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August 06, 2010
Word Finders!
My students of all levels seem to like word finders...
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August 01, 2010
Word Clouds
Would you like to keep a visual record of how often you or your students use...
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July 27, 2010
Between You And Me - Or Is It Between You And I
Personal pronouns can get very confusing. "Between You And Me or I" is a very common problem area. So which is it? Well......
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July 22, 2010
Where Words Come From - Refudiate?
I love the English language for exactly the same reason I, and many others, find it frustrating. There are multiple words for almost any...
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July 17, 2010
Great Teachers And Great Ideas
Looking for some inspirational teachers? Want to see how some of the best teachers from some of the best universities in the world connect with their students? If you are.....
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