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English is the language of science — but precision is tough as a non-native speaker
Scientists with a different first language could benefit from mentoring and support to help them communicate their research clearly for...

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Apr 2, 20211 min read
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS AND ATTENTION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
(Part 1) Based on the book FOCUS- The Hidden Driver for Excellence by Goleman, Daniel When I first read the book in 2016, the first...

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Apr 1, 20213 min read
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5 helpful hints for teaching business ESL
Business ESL would fall under ESP (English for specific purposes) as learners make the transition from general language to the specific...

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Mar 30, 20211 min read
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Pandemic increases use of online technology in schools and creates "a problatunity" for improvements
The pandemic has created an opportunity to partner with school districts so that they can design a strategic plan to get their teachers...

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Mar 30, 20211 min read
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WILL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REPLACE TEACHERS IN THE FUTURE?
Artificial intelligence is transforming education, but it remains an open question whether AI can replace live, in-person instructors...

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Mar 29, 20211 min read
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Virtual Schools to Be Increasingly Common After COVID-19
School districts across the country expect the demand for online learning options to remain above pre-pandemic levels. Some are launching...

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Mar 27, 20211 min read
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Community education - the value of language learning
Is the Covid-19 travel ban affecting the desire to learn foreign languages? https://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/community-education-jos...

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Mar 27, 20211 min read
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Study uncovers language in which babies prefer to talk
Some parents worry that teaching two languages could mean an infant won't learn to speak on time, but the new study shows bilingual...

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Mar 25, 20211 min read
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The Girl in High Heels Walking Towards the Door – Curtis Kelly (EdD)
I teach English in Japan. I have been a full-time university teacher for over forty years, and for most of that time, in schools full of...

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Mar 25, 20214 min read
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The ELT Community
Our vision is to change the way teachers consult, share knowledge, and network with each other. This questionnaire has been created in...

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Mar 24, 20211 min read
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A year after COVID shut schools, students and teachers share what shook them — and what strengthened
What happened next to schools and families was devastating and electrifying, thought-provoking and quieting, unifying and isolating....

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Mar 22, 20211 min read
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An Asset-Based Approach to Supporting English Learners’ Reading Skills
A look at what English learners need in order to develop the skills and motivation to improve their ability to read in English....

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Mar 21, 20211 min read
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5 ways to integrate ELL instruction into teaching and learning
These simple and useful strategies help ELL students--and all students--feel engaged and included as they learn side-by-side...

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Mar 21, 20211 min read
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Assessment and Teaching
This period of change and reflection is a great time for us to look at the education system as a whole https://www.fenews.co.uk/featured-...

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Mar 20, 20211 min read
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"Ask Me Anything"with Sharyn Collins
AMA returns with another expert ready to answer all your questions! This time Sharyn Collins will cover pronunciation and communication...

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Mar 19, 20211 min read
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Principles of Material Writing
Initially, when I first started writing the materials that would become part of my MA dissertation, my decision was not informed by any...

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Mar 18, 20219 min read
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How language learning can fight the isolation of remote working
How can language learning play a vital role in fighting isolation and keeping us connected during the global shift to remote work?...

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Mar 17, 20211 min read
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The kids may need schooling over summer – but who sets the curriculum?
Can schoolchildren catch up on their education over the summer? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/15/the-kids-may-need-s...

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Mar 16, 20211 min read
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Language Learning Is The Latest Perk Companies Are Offering Employees
The goal is to help employers build a global workforce that recognizes that not everyone is a native English speaker....

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Mar 15, 20211 min read
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The pandemic’s edtech boom won’t slow down anytime soon
Education systems around the U.S. and elsewhere want teachers to be able to shift between online and in-person learning....

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Mar 14, 20211 min read
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