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Things You Aren’t Spending Enough Time On in Grammar Class
We all want
students to understand and use grammar accurately and fluently. The
major challenge is often getting the right mix of instruction and
practice—and the right balance of controlled and free practice. …
Longman
Bilingual Dictionaries are created specifically for students
who are learning English. These dictionaries are equally useful for
students looking to find the meaning of an English word, and for
students looking for the
Spanish equivalents for English words. …
There is no “right” or “best” way to teach
vocabulary. The best practice in any situation will depend on the type
of student being taught, the words targeted, the school system and
curriculum, and many other factors. …
Conference Report: What’s Hot in Technology for English Language Learning?
With
the fall ESOL conference season at an end, it’s time to summarize some
trends. This year, there were far fewer presentations on CD-ROM based
tools like PowerPoint and far more sessions on online learning for
language learning. What’s hot right now? What should you watch out
for?Â
What’s
Hot?Â
Grammar:
Several conference papers described the advantages of online software
for mastering grammar. Software that allows students to develop
grammatical accuracy in all four skills also allows teachers to focus
more on communicative, fluency-based activities in the face-to-face
classroom.Â
Listening/Speaking:
Another favorite this fall was expanding online opportunities to
develop listening and speaking skills. …
