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Title: Superintendent Visits Mexico, Makes Connections
Body: Walt Blomberg, Superintendent of the Woodburn, Oregon School District, recently visited Mexico to gain more insight into the lives of the many students who come from there to his schools. He plans to arrange an exchange program for teachers (and possibly students) to help smooth the transition for Mexican families who move to his area. Read the Woodburn Independent article at: http://www.woodburnindependent.com/ArcStoryPage.asp?Database=Story& StoryID=4452
Source: Woodburn Independent
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Title: Superintendent Visits Mexico, Makes Connections
Body: Walt Blomberg, Superintendent of the Woodburn, Oregon School District, recently visited Mexico to gain more insight into the lives of the many students who come from there to his schools. He plans to arrange an exchange program for teachers (and possibly students) to help smooth the transition for Mexican families who move to his area. Read the Woodburn Independent article at: http://www.woodburnindependent.com/ArcStoryPage.asp?Database=Story& StoryID=4452
Source: Woodburn Independent
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Title: Defining Bilingualism in China
Body: China has long promoted bilingualism among its minority groups, teaching standard Chinese to speakers of indigenous languages. More recently, efforts to include instruction in English are underway, raising concern that heritage languages are being swept under the rug. Read the EducationGuardian.co.uk article at: http://education.guardian.co.uk/tefl/story/0,5500,1410221,00.html
Source: EducationGuardian.co.uk
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Title: Defining Bilingualism in China
Body: China has long promoted bilingualism among its minority groups, teaching standard Chinese to speakers of indigenous languages. More recently, efforts to include instruction in English are underway, raising concern that heritage languages are being swept under the rug. Read the EducationGuardian.co.uk article at: http://education.guardian.co.uk/tefl/story/0,5500,1410221,00.html
Source: EducationGuardian.co.uk
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Title: South Africa Acknowledges Need for Services in Other Languages
Body: The City of Johannesburg recently announced a new language policy designed to promote the equal use of all official languages in the city, particularly for public service purposes. Most official communication is in English and Afrikaans, but South Africa's constitution gives its citizens the right to communicate with the government in any of the eleven official languages. Read the sundaytimes.co.za article at: http://www.sundaytimes.co.za/zones/sundaytimesNEW/newsst/ newsst1108215666.aspx
Source: sundaytimes.co.za
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Title: South Africa Acknowledges Need for Services in Other Languages
Body: The City of Johannesburg recently announced a new language policy designed to promote the equal use of all official languages in the city, particularly for public service purposes. Most official communication is in English and Afrikaans, but South Africa's constitution gives its citizens the right to communicate with the government in any of the eleven official languages. Read the sundaytimes.co.za article at: http://www.sundaytimes.co.za/zones/sundaytimesNEW/newsst/ newsst1108215666.aspx
Source: sundaytimes.co.za
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Title: Japanese Phrase of the Day
Body: One of the useful features of About.com's Japanese language site is Phrase of the Day, where a different conversational expression related to a particular topic is posted for every day of the year. Each month has a theme, allowing learners to see how language is used authentically in a specific context. The phrases are written in romaji and in Japanese script, and sound files are also available. Access the Phrase of the Day archives at: http://japanese.about.com/blpod.htm
Source: About.com
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Title: Japanese Phrase of the Day
Body: One of the useful features of About.com's Japanese language site is Phrase of the Day, where a different conversational expression related to a particular topic is posted for every day of the year. Each month has a theme, allowing learners to see how language is used authentically in a specific context. The phrases are written in romaji and in Japanese script, and sound files are also available. Access the Phrase of the Day archives at: http://japanese.about.com/blpod.htm
Source: About.com
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Title: Studies Cast Doubt on Immersion Benefits
Body: Immersion schools are rapidly increasing in number and popularity, but some caution that there is still no conclusive research showing that they are always better than other kinds of programs. Read the edweek.org article at: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/02/16/ 23language.h24.html?querystring=immersion
Source: edweek.org
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Title: Studies Cast Doubt on Immersion Benefits
Body: Immersion schools are rapidly increasing in number and popularity, but some caution that there is still no conclusive research showing that they are always better than other kinds of programs. Read the edweek.org article at: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2005/02/16/ 23language.h24.html?querystring=immersion
Source: edweek.org
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Title: Chinese Teachers Try New Approaches
Body: Chinese teachers in Singapore report that students enjoy lessons more and gain a deeper understanding of the language since they began decreasing the amount of reading and vocabulary material and using more lively, interactive teaching techniques. Read the Channel NewsAsia article at: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/132064/1/ .html
Source: Channel NewsAsia
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Title: Chinese Teachers Try New Approaches
Body: Chinese teachers in Singapore report that students enjoy lessons more and gain a deeper understanding of the language since they began decreasing the amount of reading and vocabulary material and using more lively, interactive teaching techniques. Read the Channel NewsAsia article at: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/132064/1/ .html
Source: Channel NewsAsia
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Title: New Articles from TESOL Quarterly
Body: From: http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/enews/2005/0215.htm#NewArticles The winter 2004 edition of TESOL Quarterly [Volume 38, Number 4] contains the following articles: * Negotiating Participation and Identity in Second Language Academic Communities by Naoko Morita * South Korean High School English Teachers Code Switching: Questions and Challenges in the Drive for Maximal Use of English in Teaching by Dilin Lui, Gil-Soon Ahn, Kyung-Suk Baek, and Nan-Ok Han * Issues in Teachers Reinterpretations of a Task-Based Innovation in Primary Schools by David Carless * Multilingual Scholars and the Imperative to Publish in English: Negotiating Interests, Demands, and Rewards by Mary Jane Curry and Theresa Lillis This journal also contains a forum section, research issues, brief reports, as well as reviews. To access the full articles, you must have an online subscription to TESOL Quarterly. For more information, visit: http://dandini.ingentaselect.com/vl=4505969/cl=25/nw=1/rpsv/cw/tesol/ 00398322/contp1.htm
Source: OELA Newsline
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Title: New Articles from TESOL Quarterly
Body: From: http://www.ncela.gwu.edu/enews/2005/0215.htm#NewArticles The winter 2004 edition of TESOL Quarterly [Volume 38, Number 4] contains the following articles: * Negotiating Participation and Identity in Second Language Academic Communities by Naoko Morita * South Korean High School English Teachers Code Switching: Questions and Challenges in the Drive for Maximal Use of English in Teaching by Dilin Lui, Gil-Soon Ahn, Kyung-Suk Baek, and Nan-Ok Han * Issues in Teachers Reinterpretations of a Task-Based Innovation in Primary Schools by David Carless * Multilingual Scholars and the Imperative to Publish in English: Negotiating Interests, Demands, and Rewards by Mary Jane Curry and Theresa Lillis This journal also contains a forum section, research issues, brief reports, as well as reviews. To access the full articles, you must have an online subscription to TESOL Quarterly. For more information, visit: http://dandini.ingentaselect.com/vl=4505969/cl=25/nw=1/rpsv/cw/tesol/ 00398322/contp1.htm
Source: OELA Newsline
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Title: New Computer Textbooks Available for Learning-Disabled ESL Students
Body: From: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050208/phtu002_1.html Visibooks, LLC has created the first computer class textbooks for students with learning disabilities and students who speak English as a second language. The new textbooks, called Visibooks, employ an illustration-based approach tailored to the needs of LD and ESL students. Created as part of a U.S. Department of Education study, they contain only one-tenth as many words as previous computer texts. Although developed for students with Dyslexia, reading difficulties, and limited English proficiency, the textbooks are becoming popular with mainstream students. Almost all are purchased by non-disabled learners, or for use in mainstream computer classes. For more information, visit: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050208/phtu002_1.html
Source: Yahoo!
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Title: New Computer Textbooks Available for Learning-Disabled ESL Students
Body: From: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050208/phtu002_1.html Visibooks, LLC has created the first computer class textbooks for students with learning disabilities and students who speak English as a second language. The new textbooks, called Visibooks, employ an illustration-based approach tailored to the needs of LD and ESL students. Created as part of a U.S. Department of Education study, they contain only one-tenth as many words as previous computer texts. Although developed for students with Dyslexia, reading difficulties, and limited English proficiency, the textbooks are becoming popular with mainstream students. Almost all are purchased by non-disabled learners, or for use in mainstream computer classes. For more information, visit: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050208/phtu002_1.html
Source: Yahoo!
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Title: Videos for Professional Development
Body: From: http://www.learner.org/resources/series185.html Teaching Foreign Languages K12 is a video library illustrating effective instruction and assessment strategies for teaching foreign languages. The language classrooms shown in this library include Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, and Chinese. All classroom videos are subtitled in English and are appropriate for K12 teachers of any foreign language. Created in conjunction with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the library includes a 30-minute introduction and 60- minute overviews of ACTFLs Standards for Foreign Language Learning and new assessment practices, as well as 27 classroom programs. In the half- hour classroom programs, teachers from schools across the country model interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication throughout a range of grade and competency levels. Concepts of culture, comparisons, connections to students lives, and the importance of community are also integrated into the lessons. A Web site and print guide accompany the video programs, providing a complete professional development experience. For more information, visit: http://www.learner.org/resources/series185.html
Source: Annenberg/CPB
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Title: Videos for Professional Development
Body: From: http://www.learner.org/resources/series185.html Teaching Foreign Languages K12 is a video library illustrating effective instruction and assessment strategies for teaching foreign languages. The language classrooms shown in this library include Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian, Latin, Russian, and Chinese. All classroom videos are subtitled in English and are appropriate for K12 teachers of any foreign language. Created in conjunction with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the library includes a 30-minute introduction and 60- minute overviews of ACTFLs Standards for Foreign Language Learning and new assessment practices, as well as 27 classroom programs. In the half- hour classroom programs, teachers from schools across the country model interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication throughout a range of grade and competency levels. Concepts of culture, comparisons, connections to students lives, and the importance of community are also integrated into the lessons. A Web site and print guide accompany the video programs, providing a complete professional development experience. For more information, visit: http://www.learner.org/resources/series185.html
Source: Annenberg/CPB
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Title: Call for Papers: Modern Language Association, Division of Applied Linguistics
Body: Call for Papers for MLA Convention Washington, DC, December 27-30, 2005 The Applied Linguistics Division of the Modern Language Association invites proposals for papers on the topics below. Papers are normally 20 minutes long, followed by up to 10 minutes of questions and discussion. 1. Computer-Mediated Foreign Language Study We invite reports of original research on the role of computer-mediated discourse (chats, email, etc.) in FL learning within and across institutions. Diverse theoretical perspectives are encouraged. Send 1-page abstracts by 15 March 2005 to Judith Liskin-Gasparro (judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu). 2. Researching Advanced Foreign Language Learning We invite original research reports on research conducted on FL learners at high levels of proficiency. We encourage reports on all languages and from diverse theoretical perspectives. Send 1-page abstracts by 15 March 2005 to Judith Liskin-Gasparro (judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu). 3. Year of Languages 2005: Research on Heritage Language Learners We invite reports of original research conducted on heritage language learners. We encourage reports on all languages and from diverse theoretical perspectives. Send 1-page abstracts by 15 March 2005 to Judith Liskin- Gasparro (judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu). LLTI Editor. #7800 Call for papers. Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum. LLTI@LISTSERV.DARTMOUTH.EDU (14 Feb. 2005).
Source: LLTI
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Title: Call for Papers: Modern Language Association, Division of Applied Linguistics
Body: Call for Papers for MLA Convention Washington, DC, December 27-30, 2005 The Applied Linguistics Division of the Modern Language Association invites proposals for papers on the topics below. Papers are normally 20 minutes long, followed by up to 10 minutes of questions and discussion. 1. Computer-Mediated Foreign Language Study We invite reports of original research on the role of computer-mediated discourse (chats, email, etc.) in FL learning within and across institutions. Diverse theoretical perspectives are encouraged. Send 1-page abstracts by 15 March 2005 to Judith Liskin-Gasparro (judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu). 2. Researching Advanced Foreign Language Learning We invite original research reports on research conducted on FL learners at high levels of proficiency. We encourage reports on all languages and from diverse theoretical perspectives. Send 1-page abstracts by 15 March 2005 to Judith Liskin-Gasparro (judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu). 3. Year of Languages 2005: Research on Heritage Language Learners We invite reports of original research conducted on heritage language learners. We encourage reports on all languages and from diverse theoretical perspectives. Send 1-page abstracts by 15 March 2005 to Judith Liskin- Gasparro (judith-liskin-gasparro@uiowa.edu). LLTI Editor. #7800 Call for papers. Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum. LLTI@LISTSERV.DARTMOUTH.EDU (14 Feb. 2005).
Source: LLTI
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