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Some people thought that self-checkout machines were a great idea. The goal was to help customers save time because they wouldn’t have to wait in line for a cashier; they could scan their items and pay by themselves. Stores also hoped t...
(This article was originally published in MET (Modern English Teaching) in Spring 1986.) MET website
It may come as a surprise to any number of teachers to realize that most students do not view their ESL class as the number one preoccupation in their lives. St...
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We’ve all been there: you call on a student during a whole-class discussion, and instead of an answer, you’re met with total silence.
Whether they don’t know the answer, are struggling to translate their thoughts, or simply lack the confidence to speak, the ...
(This posting includes a handout LINK AT THE END OF THIS POST which you are welcome to use with your students.) *
Wanting To Stop Unhealthy Habits
Jena and Daniel had similar problems. They...
Earlier in my career, I was assigned a pronunciation course with 12 students representing five distinct language groups: Arabic, French, Japanese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The program administrator had provided a standard pronunciation textbook, and my first challenge was deciding where to begin.
The textbook followed a traditional...