March 27, 2006
Teacher Development - World Teaching Organizations
Readers,
What does the following acronym stand for - JALT….Go ahead, think about if for a minute, see if you can figure it out.
Ready? Ok…take a little more time..
How about now? . . .
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March 13, 2006
Free On-Line Movie Trailers!
Wow!
What a site…absolutely brilliant. Not only do you have access to viewing current movie trailers, but there are easy-to-understand ESL lessons already set-up for your students - everything from close activities and quizzes, to summaries and discussion questions. Just go to English-trailers.com! And make sure to take a look around.
One of my most successful lessons this past semester used . . .
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January 21, 2006
When ESL Teaching Gets Lampooned!
It seems true, based on the numbers of self-important ESL websites out there, that we belong to an extremely "proud" and apologetic profession, always en garde to defend our raison d’être. However, as ESL instructors, do we sometimes take ourselves too seriously?
Sorry, but I just can't help but shout out a good laugh after discovering this new parody website about the ESL career-field. I don't mind laughing at myself, but I realize that some people find it painful to examine themselves critically.
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January 17, 2006
Sites and Blogs that Link Back to ESL-Lesson-Plan
Here is a list of friends that link to this blog from somewhere on theirs!
Friends don't let friends link without an exchange. So, let's all be friends and exchange those links! Click here to find out how . . .
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December 21, 2005
Remember Me? Me Miss You Long Time!
Hi Everyone, it's me Michelle Simmons. Guess you've been wondering where I've been huh?
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December 17, 2005
Get ESL-Lesson-Plan on "My Yahoo!" or "My Msn"
What is all this RSS business anyway? Read on:
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June 27, 2005
Need to Lighten Up?
Hello everyone!
Do you ever feel the need to lighten up the mood in your classes? Maybe you’ve noticed that many jokes that are common in your culture simply don’t translate to your classroom. (Haven't you ever tried to tell one that just falls flat?) Cheer up! Check out this site for some jokes are the perfect for the ESL student. You’ll even be able to choose the English level so you’ll be able to find the perfect jokes for your classroom!
http://www.englishclub.com/esl-jokes/
Until next time,
Michelle
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June 21, 2005
Do You Feel Out-Of-Touch?
Hello everyone!
As teachers, it’s critical that we keep up-to-date on the current trends in teaching. But some of us are far away from universities or other places where ESL teaching is a common topic of conversation. But that doesn’t mean that we have to miss out on any professional developments or ideas. If you have an Internet connection, you can read some great publications that are dedicated to advancing the art of teaching English as a second language. Here’s a list of some of great ones:
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March 09, 2005
Tips & Tricks - A Great Teaching Aid
Hi Readers,
Here's a quick tip for improving your student's listening skills.
Many times students become accustomed to their teacher’s voice and accent, and have a difficult time understanding other people—even though they may do great in class. That’s why it’s vital to expose them to different styles and variations of speech. That can be difficult to do if you teach in an area where English is rare.
One great solution to this problem is . . .
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