English for Special Purposes or ESP is subset of English for a specific purpose which is likely related to their work. For example, a doctor who wishes to work in an English speaking country will need ESP biased towards medical English; a footballer from Italy signed to an English club […]
Continue ReadingESLdrama – Using Video Drama in the Classroom
ESLdrama is a brand new web series produced especially for learners of English. It’s stylish, clever and well produced. I watched the first episode earlier and found it completely engaging. Then I spoke to Sean James Sutton, the director of the series, to find out more… Jenny – Sean, why […]
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ESL is an acronym for English as a Second Language. ESL students are people learning English as a second language, that is, as another language after their mother tongue or primary language. ESL programs are mainly for people living in an English speaking country, for example many US citizens speak […]
Continue ReadingEnglish Teacher Suspended for Explicit Lyrics in the Classroom
An English teacher in Florida has been suspended after giving their 8th grade class (13-15 years old) explicit lyrics to analyze. The students were having problems understanding concepts such as puns, similes, and metaphors so rather than continue using more traditional material to explain them, the teacher brought in the […]
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The English-Speaking Union (ESU) is an international educational charity that promotes “international understanding and friendship through the use of the English language.” It was founded at the end of the First World War by Sir Evelyn Wrench with the aim of promoting closer ties between the English-speaking peoples. One of […]
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