Obviously learning doesn’t happen in an instant but I can certainly
think of some Eureka moments in my own development in a foreign
language. Obviously when you start out it can be easier to notice these
moments where you suddenly gain the ability to talk in the past or in
the future but it doesn’t have to stop there.Eureka Moments
Obviously learning doesn’t happen in an instant but I can certainly
think of some Eureka moments in my own development in a foreign
language. Obviously when you start out it can be easier to notice these
moments where you suddenly gain the ability to talk in the past or in
the future but it doesn’t have to stop there.
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English Language Teaching Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms
| ACTFL | American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages |
| ARELS | Association of Recognised English Language Services |
| BASELT | British Association of State
English Language Teaching |
The Troublesome Slippers
Abukashan was a wealthy merchant, notorious for his stingy nature. He
had a pair of slippers that were famous in town because they were
completely worn out. The slippers had outlived their lives but Abukashan
simply refused to buy a new pair.
Whatever Happens, Happens for the Best...
Once upon a time there was an old man called Sthira, who
lived alone in a village. He would go about his business alone, even in
his old age. He was a nice, friendly man who was liked by all the people
in the village. They would often come over to the old man’s house and
express their sympathy that his only son had gone so far away to study.
They wondered aloud if his son would ever return. To all their concern,
Sthira would always thank them and say, "Whatever happens, happens for
the good."
Tenali Rama and the Jinx
Clown, jester, poet…Tenali Rama, minister in the court of the ruler of Vijaynagar, Krishnadeva Rai (reign: 1509-30), was a lot of things. Stories, about Tenali Rama and his practical jokes on everyone around him including distinguished fellow poets and the emperor himself, abound in south India.
Qui Jun and the Arrogant Monk
There once lived a monk called Shan, in a village in China. He had earned a great name for himself. But he was very arrogant.
Qui Jun heard of his arrogance and wanted to teach the monk a lesson. He went to meet Shan who neither greeted him nor acknowledged his presence.
Just then a servant of the monk came with a message: "The son of an army officer is here to see you."The monk said, "I will go and greet him."
What Makes a Great Teacher?
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| Teachers from the Exploratorium's Teacher Institute examine the "String Thing" they built (Photo: Wikipedia |
Some teachers regularly lift students' test scores, while others leave their students with below-average results year after year.
This can happen right next door to each other; same grade, same building. Results from dozens of studies point to the same most significant factor - a good teacher is the single greatest influence on a student's chance of success.
The Palm Reader
Hari Prasad was the most sought-after man in the marketplace. A palmist rumoured to be the best in the area, he lived-off people's hands as he was believed to possess superior qualities of prediction. All he had to do was stare at the faint little criss-crossing lines on someone's palm for a little while and bingo, the client would listen astounded, as the palmist laid his life history bare before him.
Seven Tips for English Learners
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Many people think you need to live in a foreign country, have a close
foreign friend, or spend long nights with your head buried in a boring
grammar book, to master English…In fact, you can become a very
successful learner of English if you follow some basic rules. |
Improve your Learning Skills
My most important
piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything,
you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all
have fun!"
Don't be in too much of a hurry. You're setting off on a long
journey and there'll be delays and frustrations along the way. Sometimes
you'll be in the fast lane and other times you'll be stuck in traffic,
but there will also be lots of interesting things and interesting people
along the way. Take your time to really enjoy the experience.
There are
many ways to improve your level of English, but only you can find the
right way for you. Here are a few tips that might help:
Remembering Our Students' Names; N as in: Names
How many of us say for ourselves that we’re bad at remembering names? I’ve done it a couple of times. Try looking at it as a self-fulfilling prophecy: If we say we’re bad at something, we stop trying and become bad at it. Therefore tip number one: Change what you say into “It’s demanding, but I’m doing my best.”
Here are other tricks I’ve found useful:
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