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Part of my job as a materials developer and consultant involves thinking through the role, purpose and process of combining online and offline learning. How do you link what physically happens in the class with what is possible online? Where are the borders? How to...
I’ve been following the various ELT blog posts on technology the past few months. Quite aghast at the level of a) fear about technology b) misconception about what “tech” is c) belief that technology is either good or bad. What I would propose is that...
Where is the chocolate man? Places. Download the list Commercials are great for teaching English. Not just for teaching media awareness but for specific language study. They are the perfect “engager” and way to start off and focus a lesson on a central point/topic....
Headlines Around the World Long ago, when lost in translation, in E. Europe, I was a copy editor for a English Chinese business magazine. I’d get the articles and polish them and send them back. This was in the very early days of the internet....
I use commmericals a lot in my classes. For many reasons; 1. A clear, concise message. Great as context for language learning. 2. They are short! 3. They are hip. Cultural translatable and current. 4. Easy to spin off into other areas of learning. Great...
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