tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24269168746698651392011-11-06T19:57:01.231-08:00Any member of TexTESOL III can post to this blog. If you're a member of TexTESOL III and want to post, send an email to webmaster@textesol.org — to learn more about TexTESOL III and membership, go to textesol.org/region3Nancy Meredithnoreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426916874669865139.post-45928268381352536352011-05-25T12:24:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:25:05.684-07:00

Do timed tests need to really exist?http://bit.ly/j5PDQk

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Dealing with English FeverStephen KrashenIn: Selected Papers from the Twelfth International Symposium on English Teaching. English Teachers' Association/ROC, Taipei. (2003)Taipei: Crane Publishing Company. pp. 100-108.There is no question that English is crucial in today's world, but the usual approaches to EFL, often based on popular folk-theories of language acquisition, are inefficient. Based

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Philosophical reasoning taught in the second grade. - NYTimes.com

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tutoring special for April:2 hours for 1 come and get it!immediate help on all your subjects and tests. parents, have your children aim high before the summer begins.Your Austin Local Tutor:For more inquiries and questions, call or text toTutoring By TranYen-Hong512-825-8161

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http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Asian_Economy/LB27Dk01.html

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http://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/forecast/archive/even-now-firms-struggle-to-find-skilled-staff.htmlWhat’s more, newly created jobs are more likely to require higher education than in the past. About 31% of all jobs now require a postsecondary degree of some sort. Over the next decade, the percentage will creep up.Plus, too few students are interested in pursuing the science, technology,

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for Steven Krashen buffs only or those who took the SLA Course: http://www.sdkrashen.com/articles/fever/index.htmlmy dream is to own an ESL school in the Far East.it is going to happen because i am a determined scorpio. pretty much. but a bit of sag. will make the school somewhat different. better different.

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hello, TEXTESOL,feel free to recommend clients to Tutoring By TranChinese Conversation, Math, English, Social Studies,and Test Prep!!!thanks!yen-hong469-321-9873cell

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TbyT announcesTutoring in Chinese.Professionals want a leg up on Conversational Chinese?I can help. Phone me at 469-321-9873or state what you would want at tutoring.by.tran@gmail.comDon't forget the two periods (plus one) on the email ! Appreciate your patronage!

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Here's one of the slideshows of photos from the regional conference last Saturday. Check the website for more!

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hello TXTESOL,I am grateful for attending and meeting all of you at the conference atSt. Edwards. What a fun and long day!The following is just a sample of calligraphy by my dad, BC Chen.He's been doing this for sixteen years.Available for purchase. Hang in your home or office. 469-321-9873.Trades accepted.Chen Yen-Hong

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Hi TexTESOL,Great to be a member now, and glad to post blogs.Don't hesitate to refer eager learners of English toTutoring by Tranon Facebook and my extension blog on BlogSpot...www.tutoringbytran.blogspot.comI offer the Tutoring by Phone and Tutoring Online Services too!Kudos to any TEXTESOL member who refers tutees to me.....I'll buy you school supplies!Best,Yen-HongTutoring By Tran

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The TT3 Regional Conference is happening at St. Edward's University in Austin on November 14, 2009 — discounted pre-registration available until October 26. Scheduled so far (more to come!) are √Educator Rights; √American English Intonation; √Photostory; √Texas ESOL Content Standards for Adult Ed—plus TT3 Elections, Swap Shop, and Raffle!

Nancy Meredithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426916874669865139.post-84621453222654527332009-01-29T04:58:00.001-08:002009-01-29T05:01:02.791-08:00

The TESOL convention in Denver is quickly approaching.  TexTESOL III will be represented by Linda Munoz (President), Harishini Ernest (Past President), Hayriye Kayi (Newsletter Editor), and myself, Katherine Fouche (Vice President).  We hope to see other TexTESOL III members there.   It would be great to get together and share ideas and impressions of the sessions.  Please let us know if you are

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ARE YOU A TEACHER WITH A QUESTION?If so, TexTESOL III would like to invite you to post your question on the blog, and we will respond with an answer as soon as possible!  Example questions: * how to explain and/or teach a certain grammar point* ideas for how to present a certain macro/micro skill* information about where you can volunteer as an ESL professional in your area* what the latest

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One of the sessions I attended at the TexTESOL convention in Richardson was John Schmidt's workshop on interpretive reading for enhancing fluency and linguistic skills. In this video John and audience volunteer Roxann Tull (Miller Jr. High, San Marcos) read Green Eggs & Ham. John plans to use this reading with his advanced students at TIEP in Austin to help them with pronunciation of American

Nancy Meredithnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2426916874669865139.post-47122326952632536862008-10-28T07:14:00.000-07:002008-10-28T07:23:04.352-07:00

So, it's that time again...HALLOWEEN!!!  One of my favorite times of the year.  As we do every year, ESL Services at UT Austin had a Scary Story contest, and the students definitely delivered.  I was one of the judges for the contest, and I was thoroughly entertained by the stories that the students came up with - cultural ghost tales, spooky encounters, and levels of gore that Hollywood would be

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Someone asked me recently why I end my letters with that phrase. Excelsior is Latin for "superior," "ever upward," "aim higher", and was a favorite phrase of a teacher who made an impact on me when I was studying in Nigeria. She pushed me to excel and forced me to question choices I made and not be satisfied with the mediocre.So, Excelsior!Harishini

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Hi Friends of TexTESOL III,When our webmaster, Nancy Meredith, invited me to be the first person to post to our TexTESOL III blog, I was excited but a little nervous. As someone new to blogging, I am learning what to do and how to do it. Hopefully, this blog will serve as a forum to post ideas about what works in the ESL classroom, questions we want help with, and miscellaneous ESL issues. So

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