Apr 8, 2009 Grammar 3075 Views
Most of us know the standard way foreign languages are taught: very little direct practice (in German high schools statistically about 20 hours in eight years!), a lot of translations from one's native to the target language and lots of grammar drill. The problem with this:
Apr 8, 2009 Other 2734 Views
Apr 8, 2009 Other 2573 Views
Apr 8, 2009 Career Development 3075 Views
If you're a teacher that's been laid off due to budget cuts, take heart. Now is a great time to start your tutoring business. All across the country school districts are reducing budgets drastically and laying off teachers, but this doesn't have to be the end of your teaching career.
Apr 11, 2009 Career Development 2991 Views
There are many education recruitment agencies out there. So how do you choose one and do they all offer the same? When choosing an agency you should look at what they offer, you are better off choosing one that offers a tailored bespoke service working closely with the individual and school to bring both teachers and schools together.
Apr 11, 2009 Tutoring/Home School 2509 Views
Whenever you or your child work with a tutor, the question can come to mind: "Is this really working?" There are only a few individuals in the equation who can answer the question, and they are those who are immediately affected by the tutoring. While there is no simple formula to determine whether tutoring was 100% successful
Apr 14, 2009 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6123 Views
Apr 14, 2009 Teacher Training 3421 Views
For someone trying to learn to speak English, a patient and engaging teacher can be invaluable. While online learning and auditory language programs do provide adequate English lessons, a good instructor can help build a student's confidence and make the learning experience more enjoyable.
Apr 14, 2009 Study Abroad 3688 Views
How to achieve better results
Schools in Australia encourage students to think critically and be active in class. Often students are asked to speak up in discussions and bring forward their opinion. Most courses will have many interactive class discussions and group work. Don't sit back, get involved
Apr 17, 2009 E-Learning/CALL 2824 Views
Computational linguists and experts in artificial intelligence are producing increasingly sophisticated models of language and, used wisely, computer-generated translation can be useful. Free web-based translation services offer a simple, confidential and inexpensive way to get the gist of documents or web pages in another language.
