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TESOL Praxis II Study Guide

by Max

Jun 22, 2011

I'm studying for the TESOL certification to teach English to Non-Native English students. I remember long ago, someone on here gave me a link to find a free TESOL Praxis study guide here online, and I need such a link again (or any link or place to download a free study guide if they are still here online or somewhere).

Thanks, Max

Help with writing

by Lenore

Jun 23, 2011

What can I do to help a 16 year old who has extremely poor writing skills? He is proficient in speaking and reading but writes at a low elementary level.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

=)

hst On 6/23/11, Lenore wrote: > What can I do to help a 16 year old who has extremely poor > writing skills? He is proficient in speaking and reading > but writes at a low elementary level. > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! > > =)

In what ways does he have trouble with writing? For example, expressing ideas...See More

Jul 15, 2011

Bilingual classroom library

by Sime

Jun 23, 2011

I'm in need of an experienced bilingual Kinder teacher. How did you set up your classroom library? Did you separate by level, language, theme, ABC order, author? One other thing..what are some titles of books tht you have used to teach reading objectives. If you wanted to teach cause and effect, or inferences, what book did you use(in spanish). If ...See More

ESL/EFL

by Eko Zeko

Jun 23, 2011

I want to get one to one online tutoring in English 120 hours (pronunciation, reading, listening, speaking, grammar) Waiting for your offer proposals.

Audry Hawkins On 6/23/11, Eko Zeko wrote: > I want to get one to one online tutoring in English 120 > hours (pronunciation, reading, listening, speaking, grammar) > Waiting for your offer proposals.

I would be willing to help you. I have been teaching ESL for 5 years now and am currently working on my MAT with concentration in ESL. Please conta...See More

Jul 13, 2011

Studens who dont want to exit ESL

by MsNabi

Jul 13, 2011

Does anyone know where I can find data on why students purposely fail ESL exit exams?

hst On 7/13/11, MsNabi wrote: > Does anyone know where I can find data on why students > purposely fail ESL exit exams?

I don't, but I'm curious what makes you believe they are purposely failing. Most of our students want out of the EL program. When long-term students who otherwise appear to be fluent do poorly on the test, it's usually ...See More

Jul 15, 2011

New to ESL -- suggestions needed

by Sandy/PA/Title I

Jul 22, 2011

I am the only ESL certified teacher in my district. I got my certification three years ago because we had a Chinese student in kindergarten. He wound up not even qualifying for ESL services, so I have never taught ESL. But I was just notified by my principal that two students are moving here from Puerto Rico and they speak very little English. They...See More

hst On 7/22/11, Sandy/PA/Title I wrote: > I am the only ESL certified teacher in my district. I got > my certification three years ago because we had a Chinese > student in kindergarten. He wound up not even qualifying > for ESL services, so I have never taught ESL. But I was > just notified by my principal that two students are moving &...See MoreOn 7/22/11, Sandy/PA/Title I wrote: > I am the only ESL certified teacher in my district. I got > my certification three years ago because we had a Chinese > student in kindergarten. He wound up not even qualifying > for ESL services, so I have never taught ESL. But I was > just notified by my principal that two students are moving > here from Puerto Rico and they speak very little English. > They are in fifth and sixth grade. > > The principal told me there's money to get materials and > let her know what I need. Having never actually taught ESL, > I really have no idea where to begin. Any advice, > suggestions, etc. are appreciated! > > Thank you

There are textbooks such as Hampton Brown's High Point or Heinle's Visions which are good. They cover reading, vocabulary, grammar (which is a separate workbook), some writing, some listening and speaking. The main focus is reading/vocab and they have four levels, so you'll need to know which level your students are at. (Have your students taken a diagnostic or placement test yet?) In both series, Level A is actually the second level; the first one is Intro for Visions and Basic for High Point. If they need a lot of general/basic vocabulary, a picture dictionary is a good idea. Some good ones are the Heinle Picture Dictionary and the Oxford Picture Dictionary. Both come with workbooks too (two levels - Beginning and Intermediate) which you purchase separately and they also have other teacher materials if you want them - audio CD's, posters, etc. Since your Chinese student three years ago ended up not qualifying for ESL services, I would suggest you wait until you really know these students' levels before ordering materials. Or if you have enough money, order several levels so that you'll have material for the students to "grow into" as they advance and so that you'll have them for any future students you get as well. I'd also suggest getting a standard bilingual dictionary (English-Spanish and Spanish-English) for the students to use as needed.

Jul 23, 2011

ctel test

by Beth

Jul 29, 2011

I am studying to take the CTEL in November and was hoping somebody out there might have a recommendation on what to study the most.

malihe I want to work on my thesis which is about the effect of creative drama and joyful environment on learning english.could you help me to put forth an efficient thesis? please contact me I write my email address here. malihe.[email removed]

Oct 10, 2011

ctel test

by Beth

Jul 29, 2011

I am studying to take the CTEL in November and was hoping somebody out there might have a recommendation on what to study the most.

Hu Have you examined these study guides

Aug 8, 2011

ACTFL World Languages 21st Century Skills video

by Zachary Jones

Aug 1, 2011

Hello fellow World Language teachers! We've created a video called ACTFL World Languages 21st Century Skills: A Visual Introduction that we'd love to share with everyone:

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Dry-erase board art + 21st Century Skills! :) Hope it proves useful and interesting to you!

Saludos Zachary