January 2012
Monthly Archive
29 Jan 2012 09:52 am
American Universities: Time For A Curriculum Change?
What You (Really) Need to Know, By Dr. Lawrence H. Summers, The New York Times ESL Voices Lesson Plan for this post Dr. Lawrence H. Summers has served as president of Harvard University from July 2001 [...]
23 Jan 2012 07:36 am
MCC seeks literacy volunteers; training sessions set – Northwest Herald
MCC seeks literacy volunteers; training sessions set Northwest Herald The volunteers will be able to teach reading, math or English as a Second Language to adults students at MCC or at local libraries. The sessions will be from 9 to 11 am Jan. 28 at MCC in Room A370 or from 5 to 7 pm Feb. 2 at MCC in Room A368. ... |
23 Jan 2012 07:17 am
Five Things You Need To Know Today, January 23 – Patch.com
Five Things You Need To Know Today, January 23 Patch.com Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training: Literacy Volunteers of Kent County has adult students waiting for a tutor to help them learn English as a second language or basic literacy. The next Tutor Training Session begins today. Volunteers must be over 18 and ... |
23 Jan 2012 03:46 am
Language school ready to start classes – Danville News
Language school ready to start classes Danville News She later earned a Master's Degree in English as a Second Language as well. After graduation, Hall went on to teach a variety of subjects (including French, Spanish, ESL and Linguistics) at area colleges including Penn State University, ... |
23 Jan 2012 01:03 am
Columbia boarding school puts foreign students on fast track to US universities – The State
 The State | Columbia boarding school puts foreign students on fast track to US universities The State Before being accepted at Ben Lippen, students are tested to ensure they have a basic understanding of English. Students who come in with a low proficiency in English are enrolled in classes through the school's English as a Second Language program to ... |
22 Jan 2012 07:31 pm
Canadian bilingualism a blessing not a curse – Globe and Mail
 Globe and Mail | Canadian bilingualism a blessing not a curse Globe and Mail (In fact, there is no official requirement to learn French and English, except for public servants.) Instead, learning a second language should be viewed as a gift society which confers significant global advantages, and bridges cultural divides. ... |
22 Jan 2012 09:21 am
Dieting Strategies That Deliver Results!
Be It Resolved By John Tierney, the New York Times ESL Voices Lesson Plan for this post One of the most popular New Year’s Resolution people make is losing those extra pounds. Weight control is also one [...]
22 Jan 2012 05:07 am
No to Bloomberg’s bonus – New York Daily News
 New York Daily News | No to Bloomberg's bonus New York Daily News But far more often, I'm excited to watch English as a second language students use English, ask questions, make jokes and do things most of us take for granted. I take pride in my work, and it doesn't revolve around my salary. I've had kids tell me, ... |