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Learn a Foreign Language Quickly: Language Learning Tips

In: Language Study (general)

By: Melissa Thayer

Study Spanish in South America Spanish Schools: Learning Spanish Latin America – Reasons to Learn Spanish Abroad

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

ESL Teaching Strategies - Absolute Beginners 2: 5 Steps for Accelerating Learning: Steps 4 and 5

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Sophia Russell

ESL Teaching Strategies - Absolute Beginners: 5 Steps for Accelerating Learning Part 1: Steps 1-3

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Sophia Russell

Online Classes Teach Basics of Chinese Language: Internet Courses Can Help Travelers Become Familiar with Key Phrases

In: Learning Chinese

By: Cheryl Probst

ESL Thanksgiving Activities: Thanksgiving Lessons Plans and Ideas for the ESL Classroom

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Grammar Mistakes in Comparison of Adjectives: What are the Rules Governing the Form of Comparative Adjectives?

In: Language Study (general)

By: Stuart Duncan

Foreign Language Learning by Adults: Theory and Practice of Language Acquisition

In: Language Study (general)

By: David Olle

Review Vocabulary With ESL Baseball Game Lesson: Students Practice English While Learning a New American Sport

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Katherine Kocisky

ESL Listening Activities: Free Strategies to Increase English Students' Aural Skills

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Language Scaffolds for Young ESL Learners: Techniques for Enhancing Comprehension of Read-Alouds for ELLS

In: English as a Second Language

By: Dorit Sasson

Free Spanish Crossword Puzzles Online: Study Spanish Online – Intermediate to Advanced Spanish Word Games

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

Free Printable Spanish Word Games for Kids: Easy Online Spanish Crosswords & Word Search Puzzles in Spanish

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

Using the Clarifying Cue Card at School: Teaching Kids Reading Comprehension Strategies for Unfamiliar Words

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Joanna Szeto

Free Online Spanish Courses for Beginners: Learn Spanish Audio Online Study Classes Vocabulary & Pronunciation

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

ESL Writing Activities: Free Strategies to Increase English Students' Writing Skills

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

ESL Role Play Activities: How to Encourage English Conversation in the Classroom

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

The Correct Use of the German Accusative: German Grammar Rules for the Use of Direct Objects

In: Learning German

By: Josefine Köhn-Haskins

Quick and Easy ESL Games for the Classroom: ESL Activities for Teachers to Use to Practice All Areas of Learning

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Aurora Bonaiuto

How We Learn Language: Noam Chomsky's Approach to Language Acquisition

In: Language Study (general)

By: Andy Luttrell

Practical Tips for Learning a Foreign Language: Effective and Fun Methods for Acquiring a New Tongue

In: Language Study (general)

By: Ngan Dam

Jokes & Funny Stories in ESL & Language Lessons: Humor, Cartoons & Jokes for Pronunciation, Conversation and Grammar

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

Comics & Cartoons for Grammar & Writing Practice: Comic Strips Promote Writing in the Language & ESL Classroom

In: Language Study (general)

By: Lucille Lever

Pronunciation Through Creative Drama Exercises: Drama Games Enhance Pronunciation Practice in the ESL Classroom

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

Meaning of Phrases, Familiar Sayings and Idioms: Roots and Origins of Commonly Used Expressions

In: Language Study (general)

By: Elvira Nieto

The Chinese Kingdoms After the Han: What Do the Names of the Later Imperial Dynasties in China Reveal?

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

Learn ASL at Home: How to Start Today Learning American Sign Language

In: Learning Sign Language

By: Elizabeth Linehan

Some Differences Between Chinese and English: How English and Chinese Pronunciation, Writing, and Grammar Differ

In: Learning Chinese

By: Mark Brenndorfer

The Five Classic Elements in China are Tangible: Metal Wood Water Fire Earth in the Hands of the Chinese

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

Strategies for Differentiating Instruction: Adapting Reading Activities for Mixed Ability Classes of ELLs

In: English as a Second Language

By: Dorit Sasson

Third Person Singular Simple Present Verbs: Suffixation of Present Tense Verbs in the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Forming Plurals of Irregular English Nouns: Stem and Ending Changes to Create Plural Nouns in English

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Pronunciation Practice Through Dialog Scripts: Role-Play Scripts are an Excellent Challenge for ESL Students

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

Forming Plurals of Regular English Nouns: Suffixation to Create Plural Nouns in the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Free ESL Podcasts: Learn English and Practice Conversation and Listening With Podcasts

In: ESL Materials

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Past Participles of Irregular English Verbs: Suffixation and Stem Changes to Create English -en Participles

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Chinese Dynasty Names From Han to Sui: Why the Chinese Language is Also Called Han Yu

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

iPhone Apps for ESL Students: Applications to Improve English Listening, Reading, and Conversation

In: ESL Materials

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Past Participles of Regular English Verbs: Suffix Affixation to Base Forms to Create English -en Participles

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Chinese Place Names Put You on the Right Path: Province Names Identify Their Geographical Features in China

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

Language Learning iPhone Apps: Applications for Foreign Language Students

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

German Numbers from 100 to 1000: Learn Correct Spelling and Counting of Numbers in German

In: Learning German

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Toefl Test Speaking Practice Ideas: Speaking Tasks to help ESL Students Prepare for the Toefl Exam

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

Forming Present Participles of English Verbs: Suffix Affixation to Base Forms to Create English -ing Participles

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Learning a New Language: European Day of Languages

In: Language Study (general)

By: Jo Lamb-White

Mandarin Chinese Tones: How Tones Work and The Fun of Miscommunication

In: Learning Chinese

By: Mark Brenndorfer

Decreasing the ESL Accent: Steps to Help Non-native Speakers Improve Conversational Skills

In: English as a Second Language

By: Tamara McGee Andersen

The Internal Structure of English Adverbs: What Prototypical Adverbs Look Like in the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Ancient Chinese Dynasty Names: An Important Aspect in Learning the Chinese Language

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

Three Tips on How to Speak Better Italian: Using Media and Entertainment to Improve Italian Language Skills

In: Learning Italian

By: Andrew Wilson

The Internal Structure of English Adjectives: What Prototypical Adjectives Look Like in the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Females in Traditional Chinese Society: Women Looked Over but Overlooked and Undervalued in Ancient China

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

The Adjective Phrase in English: Describing Adjectives With Modifiers and Complements

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

The Internal Structure of English Nouns: What Prototypical Nouns Look Like in the English Language

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

The Noun Phrase in English: Describing Nouns with Determinatives, Modifiers, and Complements

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

German Personal Pronouns: The Subject and Object Pronouns in the German Language

In: Learning German

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Grammatical Noun Phrase Complement in English: Completing Nouns with Prepositional Phrases and Noun Clauses

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

Learn to Use German Phrases Correctly: Put the Verb "Machen" in Context

In: Learning German

By: Josefine Köhn-Haskins

How to Say the Time and Date in Italian: Italian Vocabulary for Time, Days, Months and Seasons

In: Learning Italian

By: Andrew Wilson

Learn Basic Foreign Language Phrases for Travel: With Key Nouns and Verbs, Speak French, Spanish, Italian, More

In: Language Study (general)

By: Sheila Gaquin

Women of the Traditional Family in China: Gender Issues Lurking in the Chinese Characters

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

Teaching Strategies for ESL: Cooperative Learning in English Language Classrooms

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: John Byk

Teaching Social Communication Skills to ESL Kids: The Five Key Social Skills ESL Students Need to Know

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Joanna Szeto

Learn to Speak Chinese With Pinyin: An Introduction to Hanyu Pinyin Romanization

In: Learning Chinese

By: Mark Brenndorfer

Chinese Surnames Come First: The Significance of Family Names and Family Trees in China

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

How to Count in Italian: Learn the Italian Numbers from 1 to 1,000 and Beyond

In: Learning Italian

By: Andrew Wilson

How to Use Articles in English Grammar: Tips for ESL Students and Native Speakers Alike

In: English as a Second Language

By: Jennifer Navarre

How Teachers Can Collaborate on Assessment: Providing Testing Materials for English Language Learners

In: English as a Second Language

By: Dorit Sasson

Surnames in China are Useful Common Words: Learn Chinese Family Names to Increase Chinese Vocabularies

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

Oral Diagnostic Assessments for ELLs: Oral Tests Provide Information for Intervention and Instruction

In: English as a Second Language

By: Dorit Sasson

How to Pronounce Italian Words: Rules to Follow to Correctly Say Anything in Italian

In: Learning Italian

By: Andrew Wilson

Use of Should Have in the English Language: Phrase Does Not Inform, Teach or Add to the Occasion or Situation

In: Language Study (general)

By: Pauline Mascarenhas

Intermediate Classic French Novels for Students: Develop Language Fluency with 18th Century French Literature

In: Learning French

By: Michelle Bailat-Jones

Learning a Language Quickly: The Best Ways to Learn Spanish Fast

In: Learning Spanish

By: Tracey Chandler

Teaching English Pronunciation to ESL Students: Finding Methods to Improve the English Accent of Foreign Learners

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

How to Spell German Numbers: Counting in German from 20 to 200

In: Learning German

By: Feature Writer Simone Preuss

Adapting Educational Standards for ELLs: ESL Learners Need Targeted Word-Text Based Reading Activities

In: English as a Second Language

By: Dorit Sasson

Quick Tips to Learn Spanish Adjectives: Easy Vocabulary Builder with Words that are Similar in English

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

Learning Spanish Soccer Vocabulary and Phrases: Increase Conversational Ability With Football Words and Expressions

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Tony Dunnell

Online TESOL Courses: Finding the Best ESL Certification Programs

In: ESL Certification

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Role-Play for Grammar Practice: Writing and Practicing Role-Plays for ESL Grammar Learning

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

Telling Time in German: Learning the German Clock and Related Phrases

In: Learning German

By: Josefine Köhn-Haskins

Familiar Phrases, Idioms and Sayings: Origin and Meaning of Commonly Used Expressions

In: Language Study (general)

By: Elvira Nieto

Creative Writing Horoscopes and Fortune Cookies: Ideas for Fun, Creativity and Imagination in Language Lessons

In: Language Study (general)

By: Lucille Lever

Reading Strategies for ESL Reinforcement: The Importance of Rereading to Improve Vocabulary and Comprehension

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

Crafts for Kids in the ESL or Language Classroom: Doing Arts & Crafts Teaches New and Focused Vocabulary

In: English as a Second Language

By: Lucille Lever

An Efficient Way to Learn the Chinese Language: The Basic Structure of Chinese Characters

In: Learning Chinese

By: Hsiao Ying Chang

The Catalan Language: Official Language of Andorra, Catalonia and Other Parts of Europe

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Learn French at Top Rated Courses in Paris: Study French at ACCORD Recommended Language School & Accommodation

In: Learning French

By: Nina Saville

The Romance Languages of Europe: The Derivation of Some National European Languages

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

Substitute Lesson Plan for Adult Education ESOL: Prepare Flashcard Activity to Assist Substitute Teacher of ESL Class

In: ESL Programs/Lessons

By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Musical Activities in the ESL Classroom: Learning English With Music

In: English as a Second Language

By: Feature Writer Michelle Schusterman

Classroom Strategies for Teaching Language: Overcoming Communication Apprehension in Foreign Language Classes

In: Language Study (general)

By: James Parsons

Latin American Spanish or European Spanish? Differences in the Spanish Languages Spoken in Various Countries

In: Learning Spanish

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

American English or British English? The Differences in Spelling and Grammar in British and US English

In: Language Study (general)

By: Feature Writer Sharon Falsetto

The Different Ways to Learn Russian: How to Study the Russian Language

In: Learning Russian

By: Eve Lopez

Origins and Usage of Common Sayings and Idioms: Meaning Behind Regularly Used Phrases and Expressions

In: Language Study (general)

By: Elvira Nieto

When You Learn a Language, Remember to SMILE: Tips for Effective and Enjoyable Language Learning

In: Language Study (general)

By: Francesca Aniballi

Meanings of Idioms, Familiar Phrases and Axioms: Origin and Meaning Behind Commonly Used Sayings

In: Language Study (general)

By: Elvira Nieto

The Functions of Prepositions in Verb Phrases: Infinitive Markers, Particles, and Verb Phrase Complements

In: Language Study (general)

By: Heather Marie Kosur

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