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Articles related to "Learning English"
Using Podcasts to Improve Language Just Vocabulary is a daily podcast for anyone who wishes to improve their English. Hosted by Jan Folmer, these web casts offer definitions and their usage in sentences. learning english • learning english vocabulary • just vocabulary • english as a second language studies • esl studies
Confusing Words There are many words that are confusing. Here are a few examples. confusing words • effect or affect • they're • their • there
How Words Work:4 The connotations a word acquires are perhaps the most changeable aspects of meaning. The denotative meanings of words change too: it is now almost impossible to use gay, for example in its earlier meaning. But connotation is that aspect of meaning which carries judgement, feeling or opinion, and as public attitudes changes or are moulded by commercial, political or other influences, so words acquire new connotations implying certain attitudes or emotions on the part of the user. meaning • denotative meanings • learning english • studying english
How Words Work:5 It has been useful to distinguish between syntax (how words relate to each other) and morphology (the different forms a word may have) in order to emphasise how each aspect has its influence on meaning. Patterns of morphology have in fact been much more commonly the focus of classroom attention than patterns of syntax. syntax • morphology • grammar • learning english • studying english
How Words Work:6 The behaviour of words in relation to other elements in the sentence through syntactical patterns is another area which is neglected in the classroom. One reason for this might be the complexity of differences in style between, say, forms of spoken and written English. syntax • learning english • studying english
Teaching Adult Students Many nonnative English speakers want to learn English. As an ESL educator, you should plan practical lessons, using some of the ideas in the article. esl • lessons • adults • english as a second language • activities
Mr. Hause is the Cause of My Discourse - A Tribute Mr. Hause was a teacher of great English. mr. hause • port angeles • suite101.com • teacher • learn
English Acquisition for Internationally Adopted Children Tips for parents who are adopting a child internationally. international adoption • older child adoption • adoptive families • family • language
Free Online Language Lessons Free classes in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Cantonese, and just about any other language you can think of are available online at no cost. free on line language classes • study french • study spanish • learn italian • learn japanese
Secret English Myth The myth of one Black culture and one White culture is a myth fueled by greed, fostered by ignorance and carried by language. This language hides a monocultural agenda. rais induction • indigenous education induction • indigenous education • esl • learn english
The Real International Language
Here's a hint: it ain't English. english • international • language • esperanto • armenian
ESL Without Words Beginning with perhaps the most obvious we turn our attention to the first sensory which most humans possess, that of hearing! sign • language • body • language • teaching
Joseph Conrad, Life and Works Brief biography of British author Joseph Conrad, famous for Lord Jim, Nostromo, and short story 'Heart of Darkness.' joseph conrad • joseph conrad biography • polish-born british author • conrad lord jim • conrad heart of darkness
Teaching English Online! Teaching ESL is growing exponentially and with it ways in which it is being taught. If you have ever wanted to know what it is like teaching English as a Foreign Language you just might be able to do so without stepping foot outside your own house! esl • english • second • language • teach
Fostering a Love of Reading Boxing children into levels of reading can in the long run be a detriment to the development of their joy for reading and in turn their growth. teaching reading • how to choose a book • leveled texts • children and the joy of reading • political implications of teaching reading
No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind, enacted by the Bush administration (FY2001) in response to a failure of the American educational system has had several years no child left behind act • children • education • teacher improvement • charter schools
Homeschooling Mathematics How Homeschoolers teach their children Mathematics. Will some of their ideas work for you? homeschool • mathematics • curriculum • teaching • integrating
5 Ways of Teaching ESL Engaging all five senses in your students will lead to them having a better understanding of the language they are learning. hearing • listening • smell • taste • touch
The History of the English Language, Part Two This article discusses the historical events that impacted the English language between 1066ad-1453ad, including the Black Plague, the Crusades, Chaucer, and the Hundred Years War. middle english • black plague • black death • crusades • swear words
Asking Questions in ESL Lessons ESL lessons should be designed and implemented so that students can ask questions, which will in turn allow for the achievement of significant learning outcomes. esl lessons • esl students • asking questions • ask questions • learning outcomes
Blue Ribbon School in Iowa How do you become a Blue Ribbon School when the odds are against you? You don't make excuses. You assess the needs and try new things. no child left behind • nclb • blue ribbon school • iowa • muscatine
Close to the Edge by Vic Fortezza Vic Fortezza's first novel is a good start. forteza • fortezza • close • edge • fiction
Get Started on a Foreign Language Shareware programs to help you start learning new languages foreign language • language • study • shareware • program
How to Find a Job Teaching ESL Teaching ESL is constantly in demand. Here's how to find one. how to find a job teaching esl • esl teacher • esl employment opportunities • the new teacher • new teacher
Immigrants Face Discrimination Immigrants face challenges with access to education, health care, mental health services, citizenship and housing. immigrants discrimination • new refugees • racism • war • access to health care
Journey Through the TESOL Journal The TESOL Journal aims to bring together in quarterly volumes analyses of significant movements and perspectives in ESL theory and practice. tesol • tesol journal • tesol membership • tesol careers • esl practice
Motivating Children to Read Reading literature and reading projects are important tasks for getting children reading especially in elementary school. Here are a few tips and ideas. reading projects in elementary school • getting children to read • reading literature in elementary school • children reading • motivating children to read
Nurturing Creative Learning Teaching English, like teaching any subject is fraught with challenges as much as it is a rewarding experience at times. add • adhd • special • needs • education
A Quick Checklist for Teachers What is a good lesson? What is a bad lesson? Here's a checklist to help you evaluate just what you need to improve. But you need to do a few things first. checklist • teacher • teaching • effective • evaluate
Advice and Direction For Career Choices Readers ask for advice and direction: what to do with a science background but no desire for medical school;career options for more money and scope within business. advice and direction for career choices • career options • business background • optometry • pharmacy technologist
Australia's Monolingual Mindset Australia's international relations, its economy and the cognitive development of its people could all improve immensely were its rich linguistic potential tapped. australian schools • australian universities • languages other than english • teach languages • educational
Biography of Scotsman John Leyden John Casper Leyden was a student of Edinburgh University, minister, doctor and brilliant Oriental linguist. "denholm" • "john casper leyden" " • sir stamford raffles" • "lord minto" • raffles
Chinese: The New Super Language The Chinese economy is becoming one of the strongest forces on the planet. Successful businessmen of the future will need to be fluent in Chinese. learning chinese language • chinese culture • chinese language teachers • free learning chinese • chinese language training
ELL Integrated Thematic Learning Integrating Social Studies and Science into Language Arts instruction is a tool to improve content comprehension and language acquisition for English Language Learners. integrated thematic units • content comprehension • inquiry and content comprehension • social studies and english language learners • integrating esl lesson plans
English for Young ESL Learners Research has it: the earlier young kids are exposed to a second language, the better. What's the key secret behind all this research? esl • efl • young learner • reading • abc
English Language Learners There are as many ELL programs as there are schools. Some use total immersion but other schools vary greatly in how they teach the language to foreign speaking students. ell • english language learners • esl • english as a second language • nclb
Foreign Exchange Program When you participate in an exchange program, you stand on the front lines of international good will. Host a student from another country and make a friend for life. international student exchange • host a student from another country • exchange students in your home • be a host family for international students • educational exchange program
Free Language Learning Tools The Internet has opened up many new exciting opportunities for language learners looking to learn new skills, from conversation with native speakers to lessons by MP3. language • learn a language online • language podcasts • language video • free language lessons
From Candlemas to Groundhog Day Candlemas celebrates Jesus' presentation in the Temple 40 days after Christmas. It has pre-Christian roots as the mid-point between winter solstice and spring equinox. candlemas • groundhog day • imbolc • feast of the presentation of the lord • feb. 2
Holiday Stories for ESL Reading Designing language-learning reading activities around holiday stories is a great way to help ESL students build vocabulary, make cultural connections, and ask questions. holiday stories • read stories • esl • esl classes • stories
Kalman Kalocsay An introduction to the life and works of Kalman Kalocsay. esperanto • introduction • literature
Language "Deviances/Delays" vs Language "Differences" Not all language and speech "errors" are "errors". Sometimes people, because of their social/cultural, dialectal or ethnic background, may seem to have big problems speaking. This is not always the case. Data has been collected for many different ethnicities and some of these "problems" are really normal to them as they learn to use the English language more proficiently. Hence, they are labeled differences and not delays. dialectal differences in language • ethnic speech/language differences • speech/language delays • cultural language differences • speech/language delays
Lesson Planning Teaching requires more than charisma and a genuine interest on the part of the teacher. Dedication, determination and a host of other skills are needed. lesson • planning • teaching • english • foriegn
Media Issues FAQ and Self-interview Media Issues "frequently asked questions" are answered in interview format. Why I am concerned about truth in media. media • media issues • faqs • truth • mind control
Methods for Teaching Grammar Teaching grammar in today's ESL/EFL classroom poses quite a few myths. How should grammar be taught? While there is no one way, there are certainly many helpful methods. teaching grammar • myth • activity • method • rule
Paid To Travel: Teaching English If you want to travel the world and earn a living at the same time, few people have more opportunities than English teachers. The facts follow : tefl • celta • teaching english • working abroad • english as a foreign langauge
Phillis Wheatley Named Phillis for the ship that brought her to America, Wheatley for the family that bought her, America's first African American poet has become a symbol of freedom. john wheatley • phillis wheatley • poems on various subjects religious and moral • slave • english
Planning ESL Activities Planning ESL activities effectively goes hand in hand with lesson planning. planning esl activities • tips activities for planning esl • how to motivate students • english language learners • lessons on reading esl |
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