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Language Education: grammar training ineffective and rather harmful

by Franz Rasch

Apr 8, 2009 Grammar 3075 Views

_notregistered/art_1043_6b4abdbf9d~.gif 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:
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Alternative Treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

by Jeff Paul

Apr 8, 2009 Other 2734 Views

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a medical condition affecting approximately 5 percent of children aged 6 to 17 years of age. Children with ADHD often display symptoms of inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, which can affect their ability to effectively focus on school work, as well as adapt to social situations.
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Succeeding With Knowledge

by Guest

Apr 8, 2009 Other 2573 Views

We all have more potential mind power than many of us ever realize. We use only 2% of our mind leaving 98% unused. Just imagine if you could fill more of the capacity of your brain.
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Freelancing For Teachers

by Magali Rincon

Apr 8, 2009 Career Development 3075 Views

_notregistered/art_1046_11b1af1556~.jpg 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.
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Tips for choosing teaching agencies

by Sue Flesher

Apr 11, 2009 Career Development 2991 Views

_notregistered/art_1056_bec5bd7ba1~.jpg 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.
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How to Know if Tutoring is Working

by Heather Eagar

Apr 11, 2009 Tutoring/Home School 2509 Views

_notregistered/art_1057_4472a776ac~.jpg 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
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Get Accustomed To The Importance Of Learning A Second Language

by Charlie Fox

Apr 14, 2009 English as a Second Language (ESL) 6123 Views

Standing on the brink of the globalized world with much common global interests, the importance of learning a second language has become almost a necessity. With so many different languages globally, knowing a second language can give you an edge in a multilingual world.
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Teaching The Teacher To Improve Their English Lessons

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Apr 14, 2009 Teacher Training 3421 Views

_notregistered/art_1067_5eb059cb84~.jpg 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.
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Study in Australia: Speak up in class!

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Apr 14, 2009 Study Abroad 3688 Views

_notregistered/art_1068_60d337de49~.jpg 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
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The limits of computer-generated translation

by Gordon Rich

Apr 17, 2009 E-Learning/CALL 2824 Views

_notregistered/art_1077_391c190a77~.jpg 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.
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