John Erskin

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In my last two articles, I discussed the use of the Internet as a platform for reading activities for students learning English as a second or foreign language and how to plan and develop reading activities. In my last article I explained Bloom’s... ... Read more

It´s about an approch that you can use for ESL to present your classes in a different way in which your priority will be the use of language rather than just reduce it to grammatical elements only. ... Read more

Eric H. Roth teaches ESL at USC in Los Angeles to international graduate students. He also co-authored "Compelling Conversations:Questions and Qu

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Why use proverbs in an ESL class? This article explains the multiple advantages of proverbs for writing and conversation classes, especially for multicultural classes with students from many different countries. ... Read more

Eric Roth taught adult ESL for over a dozen years, directed an adult education center in Los Angeles, and co-authored Compelling Conversations.

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What English language skills do immigrants need to live full, productive lives? How can adult education programs better meet the needs of English languge learners, especially students seeking a college education? American researchers and federal... ... Read more

Muriah Summer, Elementary and Preschool Teacher

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Teaching toddlers is an entirely different world from any other level. Here are some things to keep in mind if you're just getting started. ... Read more

Tips to help improve your students study habits. ... Read more

By Futonge Kisito, Teacher/Webmaster

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Powerpoint presentations are excellent for teaching large ESL classes of students. Powerpoint helps concentration and guarantees effective learning if everything goes according to plan. ... Read more

Have your students speaking only English in class in less than 5 days.

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How would you like to have all your classes speaking only English the entire class? Sound impossible? It’s not! Sound like heaven? It is. I turned a class of 14 six-year-old students into an English only speaking class in one week. Here are 5... ... Read more

by Eric H. Roth

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This article emphasizes the need to support our students in their quest to learn English, tailoring instruction to meet their objectives, and avoid judging student goals. Choosing to speak English opens many doors, and adopting a "live and let live"... ... Read more

Nick E. Burke

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If you are an ESL professional and want to teach abroad, here is a list of countries currently seeking English teachers ... Read more

Welcome to your new country. You’ve come here for fun, excitement, change, challenge, and perhaps money. Will the locals speak your language? I’m not trying to scare you, but perhaps they won’t. Will some people there speak your language, oh... ... Read more

John Erskin

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Many students who are learning English as a second or foreign language believe that the best way to learn English is by taking free talking classes with a native speaker. Free talking is, in fact, a great way for students to practice English;... ... Read more

By Eric H. Roth, univeristy lecturer and co-author of Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics.

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This provocative article asks English language teachers 17 questions and argues for a more democratic classroom. The author gave an ESL teachers' workshop on this topic at the Los Angeles CATESOL conference in October 2008. ... Read more

How will you make the lessons meaningful enough that your client feels satisfied and wants to retain you for future lessons?

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Eric teaches ESL at the University of Southern California. He has tutored private adult students on and off for over a dozen years. He recently co-authored Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics which contains many... ... Read more

As I was reading the wonderful articles on your web site, I thought to myself, If only this had been available for me when I was in school. I wonder if my life would have turned our differently? I wonder if my life would have been easier?
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Find the right school for you!

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So here are some things to look for and what to look out for when choosing a school. If you follow these steps, your chances of finding the right match will be much improved. There are LOTS of good jobs out there! ... Read more

Want to release a little steam…check this out.

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1. Ahhh...I see the screw up fairy has visited us again.
2. I don't know what your problem is, but I'll bet it's hard to pronounce.
3. How about never? Is never good for you? ... Read more

Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the job will help you make a more informed decision.

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You have decided on being an ESL/EFL teacher so you are off on the job hunt. Aside from the obvious considerations such as what country to work in and what training/qualifications to obtain; there are other things a teachers should consider when... ... Read more

Students will not believe in you until you first believe in them and what you’re teaching them.

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As discouraging as some students’ attitudes are, nothing should negate the fact that as educators, we have an opportunity to take a closed mind and replace it with an open one. In essence, that's our number one priority…to get students to think. ... Read more

Aside from teaching have you ever played with children?

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Don't try to teach children, try to learn from them. See what things children like to do with you or what things you do they find interesting. Then apply those to your teaching methodology to make learning fun and effective. ... Read more

What do you make?

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"Those who can...do. Those who can't...teach." To corroborate, he said to another guest, "You're a teacher, Susan," he said. "Be honest. What do you make?"

Susan, who had a reputation of honesty and frankness, replied, "You want to know what I... ... Read more

If you want to become a more productive educator in or outside of the classroom, the key is student input – you must seek it.

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They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same things over and over again, but expecting different results. If you listen to and solicit feedback from your students, you won’t have to repeat the mistakes of the past. So value your... ... Read more

Before you make a commitment to teach overseas, make sure you are fully informed about the country you'll be working in.

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Overseas work can provide you with memories that last a lifetime. Make sure you know the requirements of your host country for immunizations, work permits, and visas. ... Read more

The most successful reading programs combine elements of both the "look-say" approach and the phonetic approach.

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There are basically two different common methods of teaching reading. One usually refers to whole language approach("look say"), the other usually refers to phonetics approach. The tension between these two approaches often refers "the great... ... Read more

I think someone’s cousin’s friend’s sister was teaching in Japan. I got curious.

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How did I find myself sitting on an airplane, holding my first passport ever and heading so far west I would eventually end up east? Me, whose relocation from small town to city had, not so long ago, caused me to cry with anxiety for a full... ... Read more