Tag: 2012

Quote of 2012

"This sounds kind of a weird superpower but, if I had something that I could immediately wish for, I would love to be able to speak any language. Now that’s a weird superpower, I...
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December 2012

2013 Year Planner Follow language-related events, observances, conferences, workshops, award and grant deadlines all year long Cutting to the Common Core: Communicating on the Same Wavelength Kate Kinsella explains why we should stop scolding teenagers and their schools Holiday...
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November 2012

Improving Character Recognition in Chinese Stephen Krashen argues that meaningful reading is the route to literacy, whatever the language Accenting Improvements Lois Spitzer examines the sensitive subject of accent modification Stirring Up...
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October 2012

Cutting to the Common Core: Disrupting Discourse Kate Kinsella recommends launching an Academic Language Campaign to prepare diverse learners for the Common Core State Standards The Role of Early Oral Language in Literacy Development Timothy Shanahan and...
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September 2012

Making Dreams Come True Tim Conrad on counseling DREAM Act students Confirming Your English Identity Lisa Hagan takes the mystery out of biometric testing for international English language test takers Cutting to the Common Core: Tips From...
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July 2012

Cutting to the Common Core Lori Helman shares her thoughts on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and the teaching of English Language Learners (ELLs) Accelerating Academic Vocabulary Yu Ren Dong reveals strategies for teaching academic vocabulary...
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June 2012

Speaking to le Monde Richard Shryock argues that French is the most practical language to learn Strategic Mentoring Betty Achinstein, Susan O’Hara, Robert Pritchard, and Jeff Zwiers explore how specific training of mentors for new teachers improves...
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May 2012

The Secret of Mayan Success Kristal Bivona catches a glimpse of Mayan language preservation in Quintana Roo, Mexico Making Spanish Work Michelle Buehring offers advice on instituting a workplace Spanish program Interview with Rod Ellis Answers on the line...
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April 2012

2012 ELL Software Guide Technology has revolutionized the way that languages are taught and practiced Tying Cable to Realia Melissa Conroy and Amy Ferryman explain how SCOLA is working with local cable TV providers to offer low cost...
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March 2012

Creating Your Own Space Mindy Broderick raves about the functionality of Wikispaces for language classes Talking in the Library Jason Teshuba describes how access to online language learning programs is invigorating America’s libraries Recognizing the Learner Nile Stanley and...
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