Teaching ESL
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English Catenative Verbs: Linking Verbs to Other Verbs
Catenative verbs form strings of verbs by linking a catenative verb to an infinitive, present participle, or base form of another verb. The following article explains the conjugations and uses of catenatives as well as the difference between catenative...By August 30, 2011
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English Online
Are you considering an online ESL career? You can each English online to earn some extra money. Make your decision carefully, however, as teaching English online is not for everyone.By August 26, 2011
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This is America: Civics for Second Language Learners
An ESL civics lesson helps educators prepare students to become active members of their community. For students learning English as a second language, the concept of civics in English speaking countries might be as confusing as the language is to them...By August 6, 2011
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Parts of the ESL Curriculum for Preschoolers
Developing a preschool curriculum for ESL students will take a significant amount of time and preparation. Depending on how much leeway you have as a teacher in your school to create such a curriculum, you can choose from a wide variety of topics to build...By July 25, 2011
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Lesson Plans for English Language Learners: How to Tell Time
Looking for a method of helping English language learners tell time? Then take a look at this lesson plan. In order for English language learners to benefit from this lesson, they must be able to count from zero to sixty in English, and they must...By June 29, 2011
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The Educational Quandary: ELL & Special Education
The educational system in the United States faces a huge quandary due to the mis-assignment of English language learners to special education classrooms. The policy to place students who are unable to speak English into special education programs is...By June 15, 2011
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Guidelines to Teach English Overseas Without A Teaching Certificate
Teaching English abroad is for many an attractive opportunity... but not everyone has a teaching certificate, or for that matter, the resources (or the patience) to get one. This article outlines how to teach overseas without certification, as...By May 23, 2011
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The Interrogative English Pronouns for ESL Students
Interrogative pronouns are pronouns that gather more information about an unknown noun. This article lists the five interrogative English pronouns as well as the six grammatical functions of interrogative pronouns in English grammar. Also included is...By May 19, 2011
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Instructional Strategies for Oral Language Development
For ELL oral language development instructional strategies, making students become part of the teaching process is very pleasurable. Grammar and vocabulary are the two most formidable hurdles that most ELL learners have to overcome for successful completion...By May 14, 2011
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Impact of Online Learning on Adult ELL Learners
Adult learners around the globe are finding a new freedom in learning skills and languages online in the convenience of their own home setting and on their time schedule. A large collection of resources and tools are accessible to these online adult...By May 11, 2011