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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  May 31st, 2015, 11:12 am | 
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			Views: 58,357     Re: Classroom management (discipline) 
 When a preschooler does not complete an activity in the time you allot, it does not make them "dull". I would be more likely to think that you had not selected an appropriate activity.
 
 Prepare extra...
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  | Forum: English Questions  May 31st, 2015, 10:59 am | 
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			Views: 2,737     Re: What's wrong? 
 Please don't quote other forums here, just cite the discussion with a link instead. Thanks.
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Sep 15th, 2014, 04:13 pm | 
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			Views: 9,036     Re: Help with demo lesson 
 Hi absconditus,
 
 I think if the school wanted to evaluate how you'd cover a complex topic, they'd allot more than 15 minutes for your demo lesson :)
 
 If I were in your place, I'd choose one of the...
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Jun 18th, 2014, 07:55 am | 
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			Views: 4,398     Re: Teaching with no textbooks 
 Try searching the ESL Games and Activities Forum (http://www.eslhq.com/forums/esl-forums/esl-games-activities/). You can also sort the list by rating (just click the "Rating" link in the blue bar)....
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Mar 18th, 2014, 11:45 am | 
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Feb 20th, 2014, 10:08 am | 
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  | Forum: English Questions  Jan 28th, 2014, 10:21 am | 
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			Views: 3,553     Re: Any suggestions....?? 
 How about:
 - sue, two, rue, stew, true, strew
 
 - say, Tay (place name), ray, stay, tray, stray
 
 - six, ticks, Rick's, sticks, tricks, Strix (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strix_%28genus%29) (a genus...
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Aug 15th, 2013, 02:35 pm | 
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			Views: 3,924     Re: Teaching English Online 
 Hi Jack,
 
 I haven't ever taught online, but I've toyed with the idea once in a while. Here are some questions that come to mind:
 
 - Are there any education courses or programs that cover how to...
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  | Forum: ESL Articles  Jun 28th, 2008, 02:10 pm | 
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			Views: 185,925     Re: 5 Steps to an English Only Classroom 
 Yes, ignoring the one or two non-native English speakers in a regular class would be insensitive and a lot of time can be spared by explaining in the student's native tongue, if possible.
 
 That...
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  | Forum: ESL Games and Activities  Jan 15th, 2008, 08:00 pm | 
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			Views: 179,999     Re: The Freeze Game, for teaching past continuous 
 Wow, it's been so long since I've posted this game!!! I taught the textbook where it's from more often, and now do recall where it's from: Let's Go 4, unit 4 or 5. If anyone wants to look up the...
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  | Forum: English Questions  Feb 5th, 2007, 02:07 am | 
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			Views: 4,457     Re: Vegging Out 
 Wow, Googlebattle is cool!
 
 I just found this blog entry ...
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  | Forum: General Chat  Dec 11th, 2006, 08:44 am | 
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			Views: 4,890     Re: Photos! 
 OK, finally I've come up with something to match the "Big" theme...
 
 Here's a photo of The Big Beer in our neighbourhood. Not an uncommon site, so maybe the "The" isn't warranted. "A Big Beer" in our...
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  | Forum: ESL Worksheets  Dec 3rd, 2006, 07:59 am | 
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			Views: 10,369     Re: Game Board Place Markers 
 I believe they're only meant to be used to mark each player's space during board games (that is, a poor teacher's version say, these Monopoly tokens...
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  | Forum: General Chat  Dec 2nd, 2006, 06:58 pm | 
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			Views: 4,890     Re: Photos! 
 I know what you mean, Canada has a big nickel, a big ... gee I can't remember the other things.
 
 
 
 Your photo is hilarious!  I will definitely have to go hunting for something to match this. I have...
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  | Forum: General Chat  Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:28 am | 
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			Views: 4,453     Adoptable Cats in Korea 
 Oopsy. I forgot to update and say that the kitten found a home... quite a while ago. Sorry.
 
 Since then, I've visited the KAPS animal shelter in Daegu and taken some photos of adoptable animals...
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  | Forum: General Chat  Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:17 am | 
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			Views: 4,890     Re: Photos! 
 I like the idea of sharing photos because there are people on this site living in so many different countries. I also like the looks of the site you put a link to, but I've already registered at so...
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  | Forum: ESL Games and Activities  Dec 2nd, 2006, 01:02 am | 
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			Views: 51,724     Re: Sentence Stems: A Speaking Practice Activity 
 I love the idea of making a class book out of one repeating pattern. That's a very cool idea for little ones, and I think it would make a nice gift around Christmas, too. I miss teaching kids!
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  | Forum: ESL Games and Activities  Nov 3rd, 2006, 05:23 pm | 
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			Views: 49,750     Re: Listening Activity for Adults 
 Hi there,
 
 Thanks for the feedback. I'm not studying Korean anymore, but we had listening class for 50 minutes 5 days a week. I'm surprised you filled 2 hours with it, but I know time went by really...
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Oct 17th, 2006, 01:41 am | 
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			Views: 33,585     Re: one-on-one class help me 
 Hi Zashi,
 
 It sounds like you're having a great class. What you said about the mother wanting the little ones to Speak Speak Speak reminded me of one mother of a student I had who wanted the same...
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Oct 17th, 2006, 01:14 am | 
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			Views: 4,713     Re: Favourite textbook? 
 My favourite textbook is the World Link (http://elt.thomson.com/cgi-telt/course_products_wp.pl?fid=H2S&series_id=1000000381&subject_code=&discipline_number=301) series published by Heinle. I used it...
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  | Forum: Teaching ESL  Oct 16th, 2006, 10:04 pm | 
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			Views: 51,153     Re: Teaching 3-6 year olds - Help me! 
 Hi,
 
 I know this thread already abounds with great advice and links, but I wanted to share my experience as well.
 
 I used to teach this age group (Korean 5 year olds, which range in western age from...
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  | Forum: General Chat  Aug 28th, 2006, 06:28 pm | 
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			Views: 4,453     Re: Adopt a Rescued Kitten in Korea 
 Thanks livinginkorea!
 
 I understand your situation. I'm not prepared to mix my dog (a mini schnauzer who also has terrier sensibilities) with a cat in the household, either. We just picked her up...
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