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Title: Recommendation: Italian textbooks for high school
Body: The following is in response to a request for good Italian high school textbooks: Unfortunately most Italian textbooks are pretty terrible. Some of the best for high school purposes are "Oggi in Italia", and "Prego". I have also heard good things about a book called "Ciao!" but I've never seen it. "In Italia" is also a great book, but it's specifically designed for English speakers studying abroad in Italy. Smith, J. (8 Jul. 2004). Re: italian textbook for high school. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (14 Jul. 2004).
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Title: Recommendation: Italian textbooks for high school
Body: The following is in response to a request for good Italian high school textbooks: Unfortunately most Italian textbooks are pretty terrible. Some of the best for high school purposes are "Oggi in Italia", and "Prego". I have also heard good things about a book called "Ciao!" but I've never seen it. "In Italia" is also a great book, but it's specifically designed for English speakers studying abroad in Italy. Smith, J. (8 Jul. 2004). Re: italian textbook for high school. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (14 Jul. 2004).
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Title: Extralingual communication
Body: Editor's Note: Here are some ideas on the subject of how gestures, appearances, and clothing communicate in cross-cultural settings. These remarks occur in a French context, but are more widely applicable. I suggested to my student that she take a walk through the streets, visiting the shopping and business sections, not the tourist spots, and carefully observe people. Then she should go buy some local clothes that look like what people are wearing, making sure they are cut the way people are wearing them (not too tight, not too lose) rather than the way she might be used to wearing clothes. I suggested that she watch how people walk and then imitate them, pretending she is an actor preparing for a role; watch length of stride, speed, sway. How do they stand when they are not walking? Observe posture, how straight are their backs, how far back are their shoulders? What do people do with their arms? their elbows? their hands? How do they hold their heads? What facial expressions do you see? How do they smile? how often? for what reasons? Where do they look? How do they look at other people? how closely? how long? Do they make eye contact? When they do, what happens? If they are trying to meet other people (let's say in a bar) how do they do it? French teachers in the US don't need to become French to teach French, but learning how to fit in teaches us a lot about a people. Indeed, the wrong facial expression, posture or even clothing can get in the way of communication. Being able to take on the role ourselves can make us more credible when we tell our students that there's a lot more to communication than vocabulary and grammar. You've got to walk the walk. Ponterio, B. Walk like an American ;-). Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (14 Jul. 2004).
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Title: Extralingual communication
Body: Editor's Note: Here are some ideas on the subject of how gestures, appearances, and clothing communicate in cross-cultural settings. These remarks occur in a French context, but are more widely applicable. I suggested to my student that she take a walk through the streets, visiting the shopping and business sections, not the tourist spots, and carefully observe people. Then she should go buy some local clothes that look like what people are wearing, making sure they are cut the way people are wearing them (not too tight, not too lose) rather than the way she might be used to wearing clothes. I suggested that she watch how people walk and then imitate them, pretending she is an actor preparing for a role; watch length of stride, speed, sway. How do they stand when they are not walking? Observe posture, how straight are their backs, how far back are their shoulders? What do people do with their arms? their elbows? their hands? How do they hold their heads? What facial expressions do you see? How do they smile? how often? for what reasons? Where do they look? How do they look at other people? how closely? how long? Do they make eye contact? When they do, what happens? If they are trying to meet other people (let's say in a bar) how do they do it? French teachers in the US don't need to become French to teach French, but learning how to fit in teaches us a lot about a people. Indeed, the wrong facial expression, posture or even clothing can get in the way of communication. Being able to take on the role ourselves can make us more credible when we tell our students that there's a lot more to communication than vocabulary and grammar. You've got to walk the walk. Ponterio, B. Walk like an American ;-). Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (14 Jul. 2004).
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Title: June issue of TESL-EJ & search for reviewers
Body: This message is two-fold: one to let you know that the June issue of TESL-EJ is available online at http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/ej29/toc.html with abstracts, articles, and book reviews, as well as three new multimedia reviews regarding software and websites for learning ESL/EFL. Second, as the Media Reviews Editor for TESL-EJ, I want to spread the word that I am always on the lookout for new reviewers of media and new media to review. If you would like to become a reviewer or have media to recommend, please contact me at. You may also want to take a
look at the criteria involved in a review at
http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/media.html
Thank you and best regards,
Arlyn Freed
Freed, A. (12 Jul. 2004). Re: TESL-EJ June issue online. Neteach-L listserv.
NETEACH-L@HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU (15 Jul. 2004).
Source: TESL-EJ
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Title: June issue of TESL-EJ & search for reviewers
Body: This message is two-fold: one to let you know that the June issue of TESL-EJ is available online at http://www-writing.berkeley.edu/TESL-EJ/ej29/toc.html with abstracts, articles, and book reviews, as well as three new multimedia reviews regarding software and websites for learning ESL/EFL. Second, as the Media Reviews Editor for TESL-EJ, I want to spread the word that I am always on the lookout for new reviewers of media and new media to review. If you would like to become a reviewer or have media to recommend, please contact me at
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Title: German program: volunteer service after high school
Body: Editor's Note: This article and the related website may be of interest to teachers of high school seniors, perhaps during a project about careers and imagining the future. Students could imagine a volunteer position that they would enjoy. The value of volunteerism is another topic for discussion. For more information about the volunteer program, visit: http://www.foej.de/ The German government last Friday honored the more than 300,000 young people who have asked what they can do for their country over the past 40 years by participating in Germany's social volunteer program, a unique means of subsidized social engagement that has become a pillar of the societal framework. Funded by the federal government, the project allows recent secondary school graduates to devote themselves to bettering their communities for a year before embarking on a career or beginning university studies. "Voluntary services offer something something precious something that holds our society together," said Family Minister Renate Schmidt. "It's about being together with others, loving your neighbor, and solidarity. That can neither be forced through a law, nor through an ordinance." The past couple years have been especially successful for the program, which places young adults in retirement communities, at hospitals, and in programs in dire need of extra hands. Calling the voluntary social year an excellent opportunity for all ages, not just recent secondary school graduates, Schmidt called on Germans of all ages to lend a hand in helping make their country better for everyone. Next fall, a new initiative will be launched that extends volunteer opportunities to those outside of the 16-27 year-old age bracket. Apart from instilling in its participants an appreciation of altruism, many voluntary positions also offer valuable practical experience for those thinking about entering careers in related fields. Germany's special program for social engagement in ecological issues, called the "Voluntary Ecological Year," is being especially touted for allowing young people to gather practical work skills while developing values that fit with Germany's forward-thinking environmental policies.
Source: The week in Germany
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Title: German program: volunteer service after high school
Body: Editor's Note: This article and the related website may be of interest to teachers of high school seniors, perhaps during a project about careers and imagining the future. Students could imagine a volunteer position that they would enjoy. The value of volunteerism is another topic for discussion. For more information about the volunteer program, visit: http://www.foej.de/ The German government last Friday honored the more than 300,000 young people who have asked what they can do for their country over the past 40 years by participating in Germany's social volunteer program, a unique means of subsidized social engagement that has become a pillar of the societal framework. Funded by the federal government, the project allows recent secondary school graduates to devote themselves to bettering their communities for a year before embarking on a career or beginning university studies. "Voluntary services offer something something precious something that holds our society together," said Family Minister Renate Schmidt. "It's about being together with others, loving your neighbor, and solidarity. That can neither be forced through a law, nor through an ordinance." The past couple years have been especially successful for the program, which places young adults in retirement communities, at hospitals, and in programs in dire need of extra hands. Calling the voluntary social year an excellent opportunity for all ages, not just recent secondary school graduates, Schmidt called on Germans of all ages to lend a hand in helping make their country better for everyone. Next fall, a new initiative will be launched that extends volunteer opportunities to those outside of the 16-27 year-old age bracket. Apart from instilling in its participants an appreciation of altruism, many voluntary positions also offer valuable practical experience for those thinking about entering careers in related fields. Germany's special program for social engagement in ecological issues, called the "Voluntary Ecological Year," is being especially touted for allowing young people to gather practical work skills while developing values that fit with Germany's forward-thinking environmental policies.
Source: The week in Germany
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Title: Poet Neruda on NPR
Body: Today's "All Things Considered" (7/12/04) featured a reading of Neruda's poem "Sexual Water", in both English and Spanish, by the Chilean-American poet, Ariel Dorfman. Those who missed it might like to know that you can currently hear the item, separate versions of the poem, and also Isabelle Allende reading the English verison of "La Muerta," on the NPR web site. This should be a direct link. If not, simply enter "Neruda" in the search box at www.npr.org http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=3319014 Henson, J. (13 Jul. 2004). NPR Neruda item. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (15 Jul. 2004). Another list member points out that Neruda was a Stalinist, and another that he was born in Argentina. Another site on Neruda, on the BBC network: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/specials/2004/cien_anos_de_neruda/ default.stm
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Title: Poet Neruda on NPR
Body: Today's "All Things Considered" (7/12/04) featured a reading of Neruda's poem "Sexual Water", in both English and Spanish, by the Chilean-American poet, Ariel Dorfman. Those who missed it might like to know that you can currently hear the item, separate versions of the poem, and also Isabelle Allende reading the English verison of "La Muerta," on the NPR web site. This should be a direct link. If not, simply enter "Neruda" in the search box at www.npr.org http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=3319014 Henson, J. (13 Jul. 2004). NPR Neruda item. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (15 Jul. 2004). Another list member points out that Neruda was a Stalinist, and another that he was born in Argentina. Another site on Neruda, on the BBC network: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/specials/2004/cien_anos_de_neruda/ default.stm
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Title: Association for French Language Studies, UK, September 3-5
Body: Complete conference schedule available at: http://linguistlist.org/issues/15/15-2051.html Annual Conference of the Association for French Language Studies ASSOCIATION FOR FRENCH LANGUAGE STUDIES - AFLS 2004 http://www.north.londonmet.ac.uk/afls/astonconf.html School of Languages and Social Sciences Aston University (Birmingham, GB) 3 - 5 septembre 2004 Thèmes I. La variation linguistique à l'écrit et à l'oral II. L'acquisition du FLE III. Les corpus en linguistique théorique et appliquée IV. Le français en diachronie
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Title: Association for French Language Studies, UK, September 3-5
Body: Complete conference schedule available at: http://linguistlist.org/issues/15/15-2051.html Annual Conference of the Association for French Language Studies ASSOCIATION FOR FRENCH LANGUAGE STUDIES - AFLS 2004 http://www.north.londonmet.ac.uk/afls/astonconf.html School of Languages and Social Sciences Aston University (Birmingham, GB) 3 - 5 septembre 2004 Thèmes I. La variation linguistique à l'écrit et à l'oral II. L'acquisition du FLE III. Les corpus en linguistique théorique et appliquée IV. Le français en diachronie
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Title: Job Posting: Elementary ESL teacher, OR
Body: To: All Appropriately Licensed Candidates Job Title: 1.0 FTE English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher School: Danebo Elementary Job Description: Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a 1.0 FTE English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching position at Danebo Elementary School. This position will start at the beginning of the 2004/2005 school year. Candidates with Spanish language background will receive preferential consideration. For more information, contact Tim Keeley at
Villanueva, A. (12 Jul. 2004). ESL Teacher Bethel School District Eugene OR.
(15 Jul. 2004).
Source: Bethel School District
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Title: Job Posting: Elementary ESL teacher, OR
Body: To: All Appropriately Licensed Candidates Job Title: 1.0 FTE English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher School: Danebo Elementary Job Description: Bethel School District is seeking appropriately licensed candidates for a 1.0 FTE English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching position at Danebo Elementary School. This position will start at the beginning of the 2004/2005 school year. Candidates with Spanish language background will receive preferential consideration. For more information, contact Tim Keeley at
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Title: 46th Benkyoukai: Japan Foundation's Advocacy Kit
Body: SenseiOnline presents 46th Benkyoukai (Study Forum) Mike Jaffe "Japan Foundation's Advocacy Kit: Tools for promoting your program" Info Page:
July 21st (Wednesday), 2004 at 3pm PDT
July 21st (Wednesday) noon Hawaii, 5pm CDT, 6pm EDT, 10pm GMT, 11pm
London, July 22nd (Thursday) 7am Japan, 8am Sydney, 10am New Zealand,
if this calculation is correct. To be sure, please go to:
http://www.timezoneconverter.com/
This event is part of TAPPED IN's Fifth Annual Festival. You will be rewarded
a certificate for participation to this carnival. Log in to TAPPED IN and ask
HelpDesk for detailed information.
Short description of the presentation
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles recently distributed a new Advocacy kit
For K-12 Japanese Language programs. This kit can be a vital tool for
starting, strengthening and/or preserving a Japanese language program.
Since its release, new ways have emerged to use the kit. This is your chance
to communicate with the editor of the kit, ask any questions you may have,
and discuss different possible usages. Although the focus of this kit is to
promote Japanese programs, other disciplines especially foreign/ESL
language programs may be able to get some ideas.
Advocacy Kit page: http://www.jflalc.org/newsletter/advocacy%20kit.htm
What is going to happen?
Mike sensei's paper is at:
http://www.jflalc.org/newsletter/AK/AKBKPaper.htm
So read the paper above and go to TAPPED IN. There, you will be able to
discuss this topic with Mike sensei and others from around the world.
TAPPED IN is open to everybody and the presentation will be done in
English.
Where?
TAPPED IN is letting us use their space. Please go to
http://www.sabotenweb.com/bookmarks/about/46thbenkyoukai.html
for detailed Guest log in info. No sign up necessary. Please log in a few
minutes early to get used to the environment or do practice before the actual
session.
Schneider, K. (12 Jul. 2004). 46th Benkyoukai (Study Forum) Mike Jaffe
"Japan Foundation's Advocacy Kit: Tools for promoting your program.
Neteach-L listserv. NETEACH-L@HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU (15 Jul.
2004).
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Title: 46th Benkyoukai: Japan Foundation's Advocacy Kit
Body: SenseiOnline presents 46th Benkyoukai (Study Forum) Mike Jaffe "Japan Foundation's Advocacy Kit: Tools for promoting your program" Info Page:
Source: Keiko Schneider
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Title: Job Posting: Halftime HS German teacher, OH
Body: Medina HS has an opening for a half-time German teacher in Medina, Ohio. We have ca. 305 students in German 1-4, 2 teachers, a thriving GAPP exchange program with Halberstadt (15 students just returned from a month there), an active German club and honor society, and we just started German in the middle school last year. The position is for 2 German I classes at the HS and 1 German 1 class at the middle school. We use Komm Mit in Levels 1 and 2, but we will probably start with some TPRS in Level 1 this fall, so candidates should be familiar with TPRS. ( I will be at the AATG - TPRS Workshop at Sweetbriar, Aug 1-6.) Medina is a fast-growing community about 25 miles south of Cleveland. The high school is brand new and has 2300 students and we have been adding about 100 students to the HS each year for the past 10 years. We offer 4 years of German and Latin and 5 years of French and Spanish. German is the 2nd largest program at the HS. Interested candidates should contact the principal, Debra Howell at howelld@mcsoh.org. or 330-636-3200 ASAP. You can check out the school website at www.mcsoh.org for more information on the Medina City Schools and the community. You may also contact me, Mary Pfeiffer, at mlpfeiffer@zoominternet.net or pfeiffem@mcsoh.org or Darlene Lyon at lyond@mcsoh.org for more information. Pfeiffer, M. (14 Jul. 2004). Half-time German opening in NE Ohio. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (16 Jul. 2004).
Source: Medina City School District
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Title: Job Posting: Halftime HS German teacher, OH
Body: Medina HS has an opening for a half-time German teacher in Medina, Ohio. We have ca. 305 students in German 1-4, 2 teachers, a thriving GAPP exchange program with Halberstadt (15 students just returned from a month there), an active German club and honor society, and we just started German in the middle school last year. The position is for 2 German I classes at the HS and 1 German 1 class at the middle school. We use Komm Mit in Levels 1 and 2, but we will probably start with some TPRS in Level 1 this fall, so candidates should be familiar with TPRS. ( I will be at the AATG - TPRS Workshop at Sweetbriar, Aug 1-6.) Medina is a fast-growing community about 25 miles south of Cleveland. The high school is brand new and has 2300 students and we have been adding about 100 students to the HS each year for the past 10 years. We offer 4 years of German and Latin and 5 years of French and Spanish. German is the 2nd largest program at the HS. Interested candidates should contact the principal, Debra Howell at howelld@mcsoh.org. or 330-636-3200 ASAP. You can check out the school website at www.mcsoh.org for more information on the Medina City Schools and the community. You may also contact me, Mary Pfeiffer, at mlpfeiffer@zoominternet.net or pfeiffem@mcsoh.org or Darlene Lyon at lyond@mcsoh.org for more information. Pfeiffer, M. (14 Jul. 2004). Half-time German opening in NE Ohio. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (16 Jul. 2004).
Source: Medina City School District
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Title: German movie recommendations
Body: Although Hollywood still dominates the German cinema market, in recent years Germans have actually started going to see German movies! Once the label "Made in Germany" was the kiss of death for a movie in Deutschland, but the last decade or so has been a good time for German cinema. Here's an updated guide to German and Austrian movies on DVD and video (old and new). http://german.about.com/library/blvidhilites.htm
Source: about.com
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Title: German movie recommendations
Body: Although Hollywood still dominates the German cinema market, in recent years Germans have actually started going to see German movies! Once the label "Made in Germany" was the kiss of death for a movie in Deutschland, but the last decade or so has been a good time for German cinema. Here's an updated guide to German and Austrian movies on DVD and video (old and new). http://german.about.com/library/blvidhilites.htm
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