Creating Compelling Conversations in ESL Classrooms

Ask more. Know more. Share more. Speak more. Create Compelling Classroom Conversations. That's the core educational philosophy behind this blog by an experienced English as a Second Language teacher working in Los Angeles. The evolving blog shares educational resources, sparks conversations between ESL teachers and English language learners, and discusses effective teaching techniques. Although "well-begun is half done," the blog will continue to develop and deepen over time.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

TOEFL, TOEIC, and jobs « Readable Blog

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Shall we discuss how to effectively challenge the tyranny of ETS standardized exams? May I strongly recommend reading this earnest critique ...
Friday, October 8, 2010

Looking for Quality, Free Conversation Lessons for Your Advanced ESL or EFL Class?

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Are you looking for quality, free conversation materials for your advanced English class? Do you teach ESL to adult or community college stu...
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

A Pleasant Surprise!

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Sometimes people appreciate our ideas. Sometimes we find an educational site that shares our goals, perceptions, and priorities. Sometimes o...
Sunday, February 14, 2010

What Qualities Do Adult English Language Learners Want in a Teacher?

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What makes a great English teacher? Children and Adults apparently disagree. Marisa Constantinides, a prominent EFL teacher and blogger, wro...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The Dogma of Dogme | Kalinago English

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What makes a compelling classroom conversation, anyway? This excellent overview of the Dogme teaching style, by ELT and Business English exp...
Saturday, January 2, 2010

Happy New Decade! How Will We Change? Will We Discuss Change in Our ESL Classes?

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Happy New Decade! How Will We Change? Will We Discuss Change in Our ESL Classes? Ask more. Know more. Share more. Create Compelling Conversa...
Sunday, September 27, 2009

Add Informational Interviews to Your ESL Classroom

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Almost everyone agrees that adult ESL teachers should help their English students develop their job skills and practice mock job interviews ...
Friday, September 18, 2009

What Do Your ESL Students Believe? Find Out!

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Why Bring ‘This I Believe’ Essays and Podcasts Into Your English Classroom? What are your core beliefs? More importantly, what are the core ...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Starting, and Building, a Compelling Conversation

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How do start and build a satisfying conversation? There are a million ways, but here's a simple slogan. Ask more. Know more. Share mo...
Sunday, August 30, 2009

Sound Comparisons: What is the correct way to say this in English?

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How do you say that again? Which is correct? What is a sound comparison? English teachers and linguists might also find website www.sou...
Saturday, April 18, 2009

Welcome To Compelling Conversations for ESL/EFL Teachers

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Welcome to Compelling Conversations! Volume 1: Issue 1 This issue has been long overdue, and for our first 2009 issue, we would like to p...
Monday, March 23, 2009

More Practical Tips to Help English Students Ace the Job Interview

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During these difficult economic times, English teachers should take every possible opportunity to focus on job interview skills. As blog rea...
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