Stacy Hagen
Word Stress in Sentences
Many words in English are hard to hear because they are unstressed. Yet unstressed words are critical to understanding, and are ones that are focused on in grammar classes.
In this video lesson, Stacy Hagen explains in easy-to-understand language why some words are stressed and others are unstressed, and follows up with important listening practice. …
Christina Cavage
Blended Learning Means More Student Engagement
Blended learning, brick and click, tailored learning . . .we are surrounded by these terms today. However, do we know what they really mean? Can they benefit our students? Most
importantly, do we really understand the pedagogy behind them?
The brick is the traditional classroom setting. …
Sarah Lynn
The Unexpected Power of Show and Tell
Truth be told I love “Show and Tell.” It may seem like an old fashioned assignment, but the objects adult students bring to class often tell their most important stories.
Here are a few examples: Continue reading
Stacy Hagen
Linking with Vowels
Do your intermediate and advanced students have trouble understanding English spoken at natural speed? If so, they will probably find this video lesson on linking useful.
Linking is one of the features of spoken English that makes it sound so fast. A lot of linking occurs with vowels, and understanding how words are connected will help students better
understand spoken English. …
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Sarah Lynn
On Teaching Effective Learning
“We don’t learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.” — John Dewey
In the rush to pack classes with exciting activities, time for review and reflection often gets squeezed out. But those rare quiet moments are essential to effective learning. They allow students to consolidate their learning, commit new information to memory, assess their understanding, and identify areas for more practice. … Continue reading
