by Andrea Giordano | Nov 4, 2011 | Blog, Teacher Posts
There’s an epidemic in the world of English teaching. Though a cure exists, many teachers swear the cure won’t help. In fact, they claim that the epidemic is the cure. It’s an upside-down way of thinking, for sure. What is this epidemic? It’s...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 24, 2011 | Teacher Posts
Title: Grammar Dimensions 4 Authors: Diane Larsen-Freeman, Jan Frodesen, Janet Eyring Publisher: Heinle Focus: Academic Skills: Grammar Level: Advanced Why you should care what I have to say about Grammar books:How do I say this without sounding neurotic? I love...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 24, 2011 | Teacher Posts
Title: Real Reading 4 Authors: Alice Savage and David Wiese with Series Editor Lynn Bonesteel and Series Consultant Paul Nation Publisher: Pearson Longman Focus: Academic Skills: Reading Level: Advanced (Though I would consider it high-intermediate.) Why I would use...
by Josh | Aug 24, 2011 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts, Teacher Videos
Hey everyone, we are totally aware that right now (August 23rd, 2011) there are far to few posts in this category. That being said, there will be more posts up shortly. We are currently working to get all of our old content plus new content up on the site ASAP. We are...
by Josh | Aug 24, 2011 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
I was reading over at Seth Godin’s blog this morning and was struck by his latest post on timing rewards. (please read) This post appeals to the business person in me, but also applies to English Language Learners (ELLs). For the students/ELLs reading...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 24, 2011 | Teacher Posts
Teachers are known to be planners. We often know the final unit of the semester before we know the first. We prepare back-up plans for our back-up plans, just in case something falls through. We’re ready. That’s why an advance program book of the...
