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Past Tense Practice for ELLs: Using Authentic Literature to Model Language Structures

In: English as a Second Language

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

ESL Text Type Writing Lesson: A Sample Class Plan for Composing a Restaurant Review

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Kari Miller

Text Type Based Approach for ESL: Teaching Writing through the Analysis of Short, Specific Passages

In: English as a Second Language

By: Kari Miller

Bilingual Poetry Lessons: Using Poetry to Bring Out Voice and Language with Bilingual Learners

In: Language Study (general)

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Creating Space to Be Bilingual: Why Separate Language Environments May Not be the Answer

In: English as a Second Language

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Cognates and Bilingual Students: How to Make Cross Linguistic Connections

In: Language Study (general)

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

ELL Inquiry Projects and Choice: The Importance of Giving English Language Learners Freedom of Topics

In: English as a Second Language

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

ESL Possessive Case Lesson: Grammar Lesson Plan, Methods, and Outcomes

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Edurne Scott

Teaching ESL Vocabulary: Lesson Plan, Outcome, Methods, and Alternatives

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Edurne Scott

Language and Social Class: Common Group Membership Achieved Through Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Edurne Scott

Spanish Learning through Listening: Five Ways to Increase Comprehension of Spoken Spanish

In: Learning Spanish

By: Linda McDonnell

Hidden Curriculum in ESL: Adapting Euro-Centred Textbooks for International Students

In: ESL Materials

By: Edurne Scott

The Origin of the Word 'Black': How Black Entered the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Edurne Scott

Learn French in France: Travel to France to Study the Language

In: Learning French

By: Sheila Gaquin

ELL Integrated Thematic Learning: Creating Consistency for Language Acquisition in Primary Grades

In: English as a Second Language

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

ELLs and Strategic Reading: Using Iditarod News with ESL Students to Practice Inferring

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Free Online Language Learning: Lessons for English and Spanish Languages Online

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Management Routines and ELLs: Establishing Routines for New Language Learners

In: English as a Second Language

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Etymology of a Sarcophagus: The Linguistic Connection between Flies and Coffins

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

The Languages of Ancient Egypt: From Hieroglyphics to Coptic - A Philological Examination

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Bilingual Identities for ELLs: How to Work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

In: English as a Second Language

By: Anne Upczak Garcia

Improving Vocabulary Skills: Fun Strategies for Increasing Vocabulary and Language Skills

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Best Spanish-Language Web Sites: A Look at the Top Sites on the Web in Spanish

In: Learning Spanish

By: Walter F. Rodriguez

Independent Japanese Study: Maximizing Your Japanese Language Study Skills at Home

In: Learning Japanese

By: Kristen Joerger

Rosetta Stone Language Software: Review of Computer-based Instruction Utilizing Dynamic Immersion

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Mark Resnicoff

The Longest Word in the Dictionary: An Examination of the Grandest Definition in the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Isaac M. McPhee

Planning ESL Activities: Tips and Strategies For Improving Your Lesson Plans in ESL

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Teaching Vocabulary in Context: Teaching Tips: ESL Vocabulary Activities and Games

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Free Online Language Lessons: Study a Foreign Language on the Web

In: Language Study (general)

By: Sheila Gaquin

Teaching in Thailand - Visa Info: Updates on Qualifications & Work Permits for English Teachers

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

The English Language Coursebook: English Coursebook Selection - is it a straightjacket or guide

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Gill Hart

EFL Vocabulary Teaching Tips: Direct Teaching Activities for Second Language Learners

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Kari Miller

Wisdom and Folly of Communication: How Language Makes or Unmakes Understanding among Humans

In: Language Study (general)

By: E. Karl Requilme

Using Podcasts to Improve Language: Just Vocabulary Offers New Online Opportunities For ESL Students

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Sarah Dion-Marquis

Podcasting: The Modern Way to Learn a Foreign Language

In: Learning Spanish

By: Sarah Dion-Marquis

Increasing Reading Rate: Tips and Activities for Improving Second Language Bottom-Up Skills

In: English as a Second Language

By: Kari Miller

Easy Ways to Learn Vocabulary: Combat Boredom and Speak any Foreign Language Faster!

In: Language Study (general)

By: Harriet Morris

Exploring Second Language Reading: How Can ESL/EFL Teachers Improve a Learner's Reading Skills?

In: English as a Second Language

By: Kari Miller

Tips for Learning Vocabulary: Easy Ways to Help you Remember any Foreign Languge Words and Phrases

In: Language Study (general)

By: Harriet Morris

Learning & Studying French Abroad: Language schools in Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse… and Senegal?

In: Learning French

By: David Whitley

ESL Students Need More Vocabulary: Seven Things You Can Do to Help Your Students Learn More Words

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Music Really Plays in ESL Classes: English Language Students Can Sing Their Way to Comprehension.

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Marc Roberts

Build an ESL Teaching Portfolio: Show Prospective Employers What You Know About Teaching English

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Listening and Speaking: Finding Appropriate Resources from Publishers

In: ESL Materials

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Grammar Publishers: A Start-up Guide to the Websites of English Language Grammar Texts.

In: ESL Materials

By: Marc Roberts

How to Teach Vocabulary Orally: Preparing an Oral Reading Program for the Young ESL/EFL Learner

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Teaching Vocabulary Orally: Preparing an Oral Reading Program for the Young ESL/EFL Learner

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Teaching Adult Students: Ideas to Help ESL Instructors

In: ESL Materials

By: Faten Abdallah

Australia's Monolingual Mindset: This nation fears to teach languages other than English.

In: Language Study (general)

By: Stephen Crabbe

How to Teach Reading Strategies: EFL/ESL Teaching Methods for Motivating Students to Read

In: ESL Materials

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

ESL Students Study Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences a Key for ESL Students.

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Marc Roberts

Practice Pages for ESL Students: Discover ESL websites with useful worksheets, exercises, and exams.

In: ESL Materials

By: Marc Roberts

Read Alouds to Young ESL children: How to Teach Vocabulary through Dramatic Read Alouds

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

A Guide to ESL Book Publishers: Where to look for the latest ESL texts and supplementary materials.

In: ESL Materials

By: Marc Roberts

Journey Through the TESOL Journal: Keep abreast of the current issues relevant to ESL practitioners.

In: ESL Materials

By: Marc Roberts

Reviews of ESL Books and Materials: Read summary reviews of valuable ESL book and materials titles.

In: ESL Materials

By: Marc Roberts

An ESL Bank for Reading: ESL Training in developing an ESL Reading program

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Teach in ESL Schools and Programs: Start your ESL teaching career as a volunteer or overseas.

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Marc Roberts

Improving ESL Reading Skills: Teaching Strategies: Pre-reading Activities for the ESL Learner

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Strategic Reading: What, How and Why behind Reading Strategies

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

How to Teach Vocabulary: Motivating Students to Learn New Words in the ESL Classroom

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Teach ESL Grammar Philosophy: ESL students may benefit from grammar rules couched in philosophy.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

English for Young ESL Learners: The Key Secrets to Raising Bilingual Children: Parents Read!

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Motivating Students to Read: What to Consider when Choosing an ESL/EFL text or textbook

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

Methods for Teaching Grammar: Demythisizing the Role of Grammar in Today's ESL/EFL Classrooms

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

How to Become a Better Reader: Implementing While-Reading Strategies in the ESL Classroom

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Dorit Sasson

ESL Letter Writing Exercise: Engaging ESL students in real-life writing situations will reinforce their belief in the practical value of writing.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Copia: Copying in ESL Writing: ESL students can develop writing and editing skills through the practice of the art of Copia or copying.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Copying Lesson in ESL Writing: Built on the concept of the art of Copia, the copying lesson will help ESL students develop a practical writing strategy useful for both freewriting and editing practice.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Reading and Writing: By utilizing practical methods and engaging materials, ESL teachers can design reading and writing courses that will prove to be both fun and rewarding for their ESL students.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Speech Rhythm Exercises for ESL: Speech rhythm exercises will help students improve their pronunciation and increase their confidence every time they speak English.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Students Need Speech Rhythm: Consistently using a simple ESL pronunciation strategy, English as a Second Language teachers can help their students improve the quality of their pronunciation and ensure a greater understanding of the value of practicing English speech rhythm and patterns.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Holiday Stories for ESL Reading: Many wonderful reading activities can be designed from holiday stories and used in reading classes for all levels of ESL students.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Lesson Plans and Activities: ESL teachers can select lesson plan ideas for a variety of ESL courses such as reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar or business English, as well as a number of activities designed for holiday themes and intercultural communications.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Classroom Tips for ESL Teachers: Ideas for ESL teachers who want to help their students achieve valuable learning outcomes.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Students: Ask for Directions: ESL teaching strategies should be geared toward getting ESL students to speak up and use the language by asking: asking questions, asking for directions, or just asking for help.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

Asking Questions in ESL Lessons: Improve English Learning Outcomes and Empower Your ESL Students by Encouaging Them To Ask Questions

In: English as a Second Language

By: Marc Roberts

ESL Teachers Nose Best! Helping Students Understand With their Sense of Smell!

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Getting a Feel for ESL: I have only one word for you this week: Velvet!

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

5 Ways of Teaching ESL: Introduction: Our 5 Senses

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL Without Words: How Body Language can Help Students Grasp Concepts

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Teaching Kindergarten ESL: A Language in its Own!

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Getting On Top Of Things: Organizing Your Life for ESL Teaching Jobs

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Coping With It All: Finding Time for Extra Curricular Activities

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Taking Time Out! Coping With Day to Day Stress

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Teacher's Block: Taking Time Off from Your ESL Job!

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

ESL: Overcoming Misconceptions: Working Out Cultural Differences

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Your ESL Job: Keep a Watchful Eye: Dangers, contract disputes, misrepresentation, and other things to be aware of as you consider an ESL position.

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Participation Beyond Teaching

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Power in Teaching

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Performance in Teaching

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

The Respectful Teacher

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Empathy in Teaching

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Lesson Planning

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Nurturing Creative Learning

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

TEFL or Bust?

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Double Standards

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Corporal Punishment

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

Google Page Creator: Easy Way To Create a Web Site

In: Learning Spanish

By: Linda Roeder

Suicide in Education

In: English as a Second Language

By: Mario R. J. Corbin

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