by Andrea Giordano | Aug 23, 2013 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
A man who knows two language is worth two men. The French proverb goes, “A man who knows two languages is worth two men.” Those of us who have ever stepped into the waters of second language learning know this to be true. A second language gives an...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 19, 2013 | Student Posts, Teacher Posts
Establishing Learning Communities I recently sat in on a professional development session focused on the idea of creating “learning communities” in the classroom and online. The presenter touted “high engagement”, “intrinsic...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 14, 2013 | Blog, Business Posts, Student Posts
Give Your Next Speech With Confidence! A lot of second language learners I know are intimidated by giving speeches in English. Let’s be honest: A lot of native English speakers are intimidated by giving speeches in English! Over the years, I’ve probably...
by Andrea Giordano | Aug 1, 2013 | Blog, Citizenship, Student Posts, Teacher Posts, Videos
New Beginnings!Life is full of new beginnings. Whether is falling in love, starting a different career path, or buying a new car, we are always starting over. My family is in the midst of new beginnings. With a baby due in a few short weeks, and a husband helping...
by Andrea Giordano | Jun 19, 2013 | Blog, Teacher Posts
You teach the world. The minds that sit in your classroom day after day are future thought leaders, world shapers, mothers and fathers. They come to you for English, which is currency in this modern age. And you teach them how to spend it liberally and wisely. In the...
by Andrea Giordano | Nov 30, 2012 | Blog, Citizenship, Student Posts, Teacher Posts, Videos
Have you spent much time looking at The Bill of Rights? If you have or if you have not, it is always good to review this information from time to time. I found this video on TedEd’s YouTube page. This three minute guide walks you through the first 10 amendments...
by Andrea Giordano | Oct 11, 2012 | Blog, Teacher Posts
If you’ve spent any time teaching, you’ve had problem students. They are kids who, despite your desperate pleas, refuse to submit their homework, stay seated in their desks, or even show up to class. Each semester, you hope you won’t have them, but...
