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by Paula
24 Jul 2005, 17:37
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Leadership and teaching English as a second language
Replies: 2
Views: 8907

leadership and teaching

I agree that teachers show leadership;

You can see this in presentations and to an extent we lead meetings when we are in class.

This is especially the case when dealing with a group of business people.

Good luck with your work

Paula
by Paula
24 Jul 2005, 17:34
Forum: Grammar & Usage
Topic: somewhere or anywhere?
Replies: 2
Views: 9760

Somewhere or anywhere

Hi Cassia,

only the second sentence is correct. This is because there is still a negative meaning in the setence;

Paula
by Paula
24 Jul 2005, 17:33
Forum: Teaching Adults
Topic: EFL for art students (Japanese)
Replies: 1
Views: 8699

English for art students

Have you thought about taking in art books and using those as a basis for conversation? You can get sts to describe what they see, the techniques used etc. They can also talk about their own work and / or their favourite artists. English Vocabulary in Use might have a section on art related vocab. h...
by Paula
06 May 2005, 20:35
Forum: Teaching Adults
Topic: What is PPP?
Replies: 1
Views: 10287

PPP

Dear Carol, Presentation is where you the teacher introduces some new language. This can be vocab or grammar. Practice is where the students do some sort of exercise with the language. It's usually quite simple and controlled. Production is where they have a freer speaking activity to practise the n...
by Paula
27 Feb 2005, 15:50
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: International English or not
Replies: 15
Views: 20846

International English or not

Do people out there think we should be teaching our students some brand of real English as spoken between native speakers: eg Australian, British, Ameriacn. Or do you think we should be teaching "international English" as spoken between, Germans, Japanese etc. I'd love to hear ideas on thi...
by Paula
27 Feb 2005, 15:40
Forum: Games & Activities
Topic: Using drama in the classroom
Replies: 3
Views: 23793

Using drama in the classroom

I'd like to do drama with my students.

Can anybody tell me how to start? books to read, games to try?

thanks

Paula
by Paula
23 Feb 2005, 14:16
Forum: Business English
Topic: Making business letters fun
Replies: 3
Views: 27763

Making business letters fun

I have a class of business students. They want to learn how to write letters. Has anybody got an idea for making it more interesting?

thanks

Paula
by Paula
23 Feb 2005, 14:14
Forum: General Teacher Discussion
Topic: Accuracy or fluency
Replies: 7
Views: 15978

Accuracy or fluency

Which do you think is most important for students? To speak accurately or to be able to express themselves?

Paula
by Paula
23 Feb 2005, 14:11
Forum: Tests & Exams
Topic: FCE Speaking practice
Replies: 2
Views: 28971

FCE Speaking practice

I have an FCE class and want to know how to prepare them for the oral exam.

Can anybody help me?

thanks

Paula