Forum: Teaching ESL 
May 22nd, 2008, 12:11 am
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Views: 18,122  Re: Are examinations a true test of knowledge?
My father's university required students to demonstrate knowledge of second language to get their degree. One of his classmates was French. He tutored several students for the French test, and they...
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Forum: Teaching ESL
May 6th, 2008, 08:20 pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,965 Re: Teacher vs. Scholar
In the US, usually a PhD is necessary to participate in developing curriculum. Many scholars who work do this work no actual classroom experience.
In Korea the current English curriculum is not...
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Forum: Teaching ESL
May 6th, 2008, 08:15 pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,122 Re: Are examinations a true test of knowledge?
Whether at student can go to university is a very serious decision. Universities should not rely on shortcuts. They need to look at grades, essays, and interviews. Also, students should be...
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Forum: Teaching ESL
May 2nd, 2008, 12:22 am
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,122 Re: Are examinations a true test of knowledge?
It is false that it is not possible to check each applicant. The resume and cover letter are the first hurdle that the applicant needs to overcome. If there are many applicants who seem qualified,...
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Forum: Teaching ESL
May 2nd, 2008, 12:14 am
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,965 Re: Teacher vs. Scholar
Both should have some input. Countries that want to have successful educational systems should find people who are both well educated in their field and have actual teaching experience.
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Forum: English Questions
Apr 10th, 2008, 10:37 pm
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Teaching ESL
Mar 27th, 2008, 12:11 am
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,235 Re: New Teacher
It sounds like you are doing well. Basically, you are teaching a new subject, and it takes a while to become comfortable doing that. Are there any experienced teachers in your school district? If...
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Forum: English Questions
Nov 19th, 2007, 12:29 am
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,143 Re: Could you...?
Bingo with pictures of actions is good. For young kids, use bingo sheets with just nine pictures. Divide the kids into pairs or small groups. Put the actions into sentences that use the present...
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Forum: Teaching ESL
Nov 7th, 2007, 12:53 am
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,984 Re: Activities for practicing "Who...?"
Do something with an easy reading. If they cannot read, read something with pictures to them. As you read ask questions about the pictures and about what you have said.
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Forum: ESL Games and Activities
Nov 1st, 2007, 09:27 pm
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Forum: Teaching ESL
Nov 1st, 2007, 09:12 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 22,558 Re: Western Social Manners
When you are searching online for information on social manners, search for a particular country, not for the "West."
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Forum: Teaching ESL
Oct 24th, 2007, 02:12 am
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,619 Re: Help me!!!
Here is a good flashcard game. Throw a set of cards in the air. Call out the words from the cards, and see who can find the right card first. If anyone pushes or fights, they are out of the game. ...
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Forum: Teaching ESL
Oct 21st, 2007, 10:58 pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,619 Re: Help me!!!
It sounds like you are having a difficult time. How many students do you have in a class? How many students total?
My advice is to concentrate on discipline and simple games to begin with. Do you...
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Forum: English Questions
Oct 16th, 2007, 10:55 pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,915 Re: Regional Capital ???
How are these things referred to in official translations such as in EU English language documents?
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