Category Archives: Reading

Are you having a bad day?

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

 Click here to watch an outstanding video and to read thought-provoking comments by Matthew Inman at The Oatmeal. ∗∗∗∗

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Think before you speak

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

I would like to introduce you to a friend of mine, Jamie-Lee Dwyer  who is 26 years old. When she was eleven, and her sister Samantha was ten, they were both diagnosed with Friedreich Ataxia. This has not prevented Jamie-Lee from excelling at … Continue reading →

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

It’s that time again! The world has welcomed in 2017 and we all have high hopes for this New Year. At least the optimists among us have high hopes. What do you hope to achieve this year? What can you … Continue reading →

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A Song with Relative Clauses at …….. MONA??!!

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

A Song with Relative Clauses #9 Yes, it’s true. I heard a song with Relative Clauses at MONA ……. but that’s the end of the story! Let’s start at the very beginning ……. Last week, I went to Hobart, Australia for … Continue reading →

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How to ask better questions

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

 How to ask better questions by An Idea For You Do you ever find yourself with people who you want to speak English with, but you can’t think of what to say?  Do you find yourself just listening, and not joining … Continue reading →

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How will this modern day Romeo & Juliet survive?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

Afghanistan’s Romeo And Juliet And How They Escaped An Honor Killing https://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2016-01-25/afghanistans-romeo-and-juliet This picture of Zakia and Ali on the run, first published in The New York Times, has become iconic, with many Afghan artists painting versions of it. DIEGO … Continue reading →

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The linguistic genius of babies: what does it mean for grown-ups?

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

Originally posted on teflresearch:
“In investigating the child’s brain, we may be able to help keep our own minds open to learning for our entire lives” Chinese tones are baffling to non-native speakers. While westerners marvel at how a seemingly…

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How To Improve Your English Writing

Posted on June 7, 2015 by

You have probably heard this before, but one of the best ways to improve your English writing is to read. If you can write well in your language, you have no doubt read extensively. If you can’t write well in your language, … Continue reading →

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The girl effect: The clock is ticking

Posted on March 1, 2015 by

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Reading Skills: Skimming & Scanning

Posted on March 1, 2015 by

Skimming and scanning are important reading skills. We all seem to have the ability to skim and scan when we are reading something in our language. However, it doesn’t come naturally for students learning a second language. Students often focus on … Continue reading →

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