10 Ways to Emphasize Ideas
Language is truly amazing because we often have multiple tools at our disposal. Think of all the ways we can ask a question. Imagine our friend had a job interview.– We might ask about it directly:...
View ArticleWhat We Gain from Digging Deeper
In my previous post, I explored different ways we create emphasis, and I included cleft sentences. The effort I put into making that list will pay off even more as I move forward to create a new...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Learning (and Teaching!) Grammar
Here’s a simple truth. Some people like grammar, and other’s don’t. Also, grammar can be learned directly or indirectly. So, should we teach it? Should students watch a grammar video or study a chart...
View ArticleReducing Repetition in Writing
Some of my students are discovering how ChatGPT can assist them, but I’m pleased to see they are still keeping themselves in the driver’s seat, so to speak, generating their own writing and having the...
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TESOL 2024 – Tampa, Florida
I’ll be attending the TESOL Convention this week. I hope to meet new and old colleagues in Tampa, Florida. Teachers, please come to my presentation on Thursday, 21 March, 13:00-13:45 US EST in Room...
View ArticleThe Impact of a TESOL Convention
I’m still running from conference room to conference room (and sometimes from the TCC to the Marriott). It’s the last day of TESOL 2024. I wish there were three of me so that I could attend all the...
View ArticlePondering Translingualism
In 2009, I posed the question, “Is it all right for the teacher to use the student’s native language?” (See post.) In that post, I recalled a work experience early in my teaching career when I caved...
View ArticleMindfulness and Positivity in Our Teaching Practice
I hadn’t been to an in-person TESOL event since 2019, and my experience in Tampa was celebration of sorts. I could once again see old colleagues and meet new ones. I gave and received hugs and...
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Free and Practical Tools for Vocabulary Practice
I went to a few Teaching Tip sessions at TESOL 2024, and I was amazed how much the presenters were able to pack into twenty minutes. The truth is that having double the time would have been better,...
View ArticleOpening the Door to AI in Language Learning
As I continue to share TESOL 2024 highlights, the door will now open to ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools. More than one post will be needed to pass along my AI-related takeaway from the convention....
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