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Incorporating SmartBoard Technology in the classroom

by Leah

Aug 30, 2012

As a prospective ESL teacher, what are your thoughts on using the latest SmartBoard technology for conducting lesson plans? Because students in ESL classrooms might not be familiar with the same technologies as students who grew up using modern technologies that were readily available, would using a SmartBoard in the classroom be a distraction to E...See More

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hst On 8/30/12, Leah wrote: > As a prospective ESL teacher, what are your thoughts on > using the latest SmartBoard technology for conducting lesson > plans? > Because students in ESL classrooms might not be familiar > with the same technologies as students who grew up using > modern technologies that were readily available, would usi...See More

Sep 2, 2012

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Free skits!

by Gigi

Aug 30, 2012

Download a free ESL, Spanish, or French skit by Patti Lozano at [link removed]!

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Which course is netter

by Helgusha

Sep 1, 2012

Hi, what do you think, which course is better & more interesting for adults New English File or New Cutting Edge? And which one is better for teenagers Opportunities or Challenges? Thanks

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MTEL ESL test

by barb

Sep 11, 2012

Hello, Yes, I would recommend the book on the Principles by Brown. The Larsen-Freemen book is on practices, example: ALM, Suggestopoedia, Grammar Method, Direct Method, etc.

These are on the exam. I am starting a course at the end of September at ELMS College in Chicopee, MA. It runs 7 weeks on Wednesday nights: 5-7:30. Quite reasonably pr...See More

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ESL

by Ellen

Sep 18, 2012

Hi,

I don't have much teaching experience but am a licensed SPED teacher.

I'm going to interviewed for a SPED ESL position at the secondary level real soon.

From your posts it looks like teaching ESL by itself is a challenge without throwing SPED into the mix.

I don't mind a challenge, but I don't want to kil...See More

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JennyKat It really depends on the job description. Do you have more details? Jenny

On 9/18/12, Ellen wrote: > Hi, > > I don't have much teaching experience but am a licensed > SPED teacher. > > I'm going to interviewed for a SPED ESL position at the > secondary level real soon. > > From your posts it looks like teaching ...See More

Sep 21, 2012

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Ellen On 9/21/12, JennyKat wrote: > It really depends on the job description. Do you have more > details? Jenny

As it turns out, the job was incorrectly described. It is not an ESL position.

Strange.

Sep 24, 2012

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Does a student who doesn't speak "standard English" qualify?

by Brenda

Sep 19, 2012

Hi, I have a student who recently enrolled in our district from Trinidad. His native language is Creole English. Does he need ESL?

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hst On 9/19/12, Brenda wrote: > Hi, I have a student who recently enrolled in our district > from Trinidad. His native language is Creole English. > Does he need ESL?

Check with your state's criteria. Many states have a list of languages used for demographics, which may provide some insight if Trinidad Creole happens to listed (althou...See More

Sep 22, 2012

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massesl Yes, usually. Check with your state if Creole (not "haitian Creoele") or English Creole or "pidgin" is listed. In Massachusetts where I teach, they list Jamaican as a language (its a type of English creole - not the language used in schools, but the language ppl use at home) and I've had ELL students from Jamaica.

On 9/22/12, hst wrote: &g...See More

Oct 12, 2012

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Structure of a pull-out program

by Sarah

Sep 26, 2012

Hi all!

I need some help. I occasionally have pull-out classes for elementary school. I have a K/extreme beginner class with an autistic ESL student, as well as 1 and 3rd grade special ed/esl pull-outs.

I don't understand-- how do you structure a 45 minute (or in case of the K group, 90 minute program)? All the classes I've taken ...See More

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silly question

by new esl teacher

Sep 27, 2012

In a middle school (7th grade) ESL language arts class where most students are at a 3rd/4th grade reading level, what would you do with a new student who speaks only a little English and doesnt read at all in English, would you begin with letters, sounds and sight words? I'm a little overwhelmed with where I should begin with this student. Thanks!

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hst On 9/27/12, new esl teacher wrote: > In a middle school (7th grade) ESL language arts class > where most students are at a 3rd/4th grade reading level, > what would you do with a new student who speaks only a > little English and doesnt read at all in English, would you > begin with letters, sounds and sight words? I'm a little > ...See More

Sep 27, 2012

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implement critical thinking i english lesson

by wani

Oct 22, 2012

Hi.

Can anyone help me in explaining or suggesting about this topic above?

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Zeineb On 10/22/12, wani wrote: > Hi. > > Can anyone help me in explaining or suggesting about this > topic above? Hi! Wani, what level are you teaching

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Zeineb On 10/22/12, wani wrote: > Hi. > > Can anyone help me in explaining or suggesting about this > topic above? Hi! Wani, what level are you teaching

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