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Title: Software Allows Students to Listen to Their Own Writing
Body: Another use for ReadPlease. http://www.readplease.com/english/order A student suggested last night, after composing a short text together as a class, to pass it through ReadPlease for fun. Before long, they realised listening to their very own compositions helped them edit and find their own mistakes. A great way to encourage and show students their instinct is very powerful. Taylor-Johnston, J. Re: [NETEACH-L] ReadPlease. Neteach-L listserv. NETEACH-L@HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU (11 Apr. 2006). ---- Macintosh users can easily do this with the built in speech synthesizer. Put the text in TextEdit and choose speech, or use any application and choose speech under the "Services" menu. If you think you or your students would benefit from this kind of thing put on their iPods, they could try the "Put_Speech_on_Your-iPod_004. (84 Kb)," a free AppleScript downloadable from http://www.manythings.org/mac This will give you the added benefit of being able to "proofread" anything your write while driving to work or taking a walk. Kelly, C. Re: [NETEACH-L] Using Synthesized Speech (... was ReadPlease). Neteach-L listserv. NETEACH-L@HUNTER.LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU (11 Apr. 2006).
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Title: Online Resource for Teachers and Learners of English
Body: From http://www.mrshurleysesl.com Welcome to Mrs. Hurley's ESL class page. Our students, ages 5-15, come from countries all over the world - Vietnam, India, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Pakistan, Germany, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Uruguay. Most of our students come to us with little or no English. Click on the links at the left to see what we do in class and to practice your English. Please sign our guestbook and hope you enjoyed visiting our site. Come back soon, as this site is updated regularly. **Rockaway Borough ESL - selected as a Model Program Resource Center by the State of New Jersey, Department of Education, 2004-2006 and a Best Practice for the State of NJ - Real Life Language** ---- Visit Mrs. Hurley's site to find out more about online English practice, homework help, online projects, field trips and assemblies, and other resources for teachers.
Source: Mrs. Hurley's ESL Page
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Title: 2006 International Conference on Japanese Language Education
Body: From http://www.japaneseteaching.org/icjle/indexe.html August 5-6, 2006 Columbia University, New York CONFERENCE THEME: "Japanese Language Education: Entering a New Age" The first International Conference on Japanese Language Education to be held outside Asia will convene in New York City, on the campus of Columbia University, August 5-6, 2006. The two-day conference will feature a symposium of representatives from 8 countries and regions, three keynote presentations, 10 invited panels, and more than 100 panels and individual presentations selected from among more than 300 proposals. Approximately 400 teachers and researchers from around the world, and from all levels of instruction, are expected to participate. The topics of the conference presentations range from Japanese literature and culture to research on second language learning, linguistics, and classroom teaching practice. The keynote presentations include Merrill Swain (University of Toronto) on "Languaging, Agency, and Second Language Learning"; Susan Napier (University of Texas) on "From Impressionism to Anime: Japan as Fantasy and Fan Cult in the Eyes of the West"; and Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku (University of California - San Diego) on "Japanese Language Proficiency and Assessment". Invited panels of scholars and experts in the field will address topics of wide interest to the field of Japanese language education, including - Articulation around the World: Views from Australia, Japan, Korea, and the US - The Power of Instruction-The Triumvirate of Strategy, Context, and Application in Motivating Student Learning - Classical Japanese in Today’s Curriculum - Teaching Culture in Japanese Language Education in a Globalized World - Japanese as a Heritage Language - K-12 Japanese Curriculum Improvement - Japanese Literature and Translation in the 21st Century - Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Study Abroad - What We Know About Learning Japanese as a Second Language and Its Implications for Teaching For more information, please visit http://www.japaneseteaching.org/icjle .
Source: ATJ
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Title: Shel Silverstein-like Poetry in Spanish
Body: A recent query on the FLTEACH listserv for Shel Silverstein-style humorous poetry in Spanish received the following replies. Although these poems might be considered children's literature, they may be enjoyed by readers of all ages. ---- I found this: http://www.spanishtable.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=TST&Category_Code=43911 It has a Spanish translation of some Silverstein books including Sidewalk. Trusty, H. Re: Poems in Spanish like Sidewalk Ends. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (12 Apr. 2006). Editor’s note: “Sidewalk” probably refers to the poem “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” ---- I picked up a copy of the translated version of Falling Up. It's called Batacazos: Poemas para reirse. I got it at Schoenhof's Foreign Books in Boston (well, Cambridge). It's listed on their website http://www.schoenhofs.com . Anyway, I would certainly prefer similar children's literature written by an author from the Spanish-speaking world, but I think these translations are really well done. I think a piece of literature has some value if students are familiar with the whimsical art work or they know the poems. And the students enjoy reading something that reminds them of their past. I don't use the Silverstein book every day, but it's something that I keep in my bookshelf. I wouldn't use this text for beginning students. I often use them with Sp. 4 or 5. I think the translations are too difficult for younger students (difficult vocabulary, complex grammar). But, the translations are done in a certain way to remain faithful to the original metrics and rhyme patterns that are so appealing to readers. I suppose that's what a translation of poetry is intended to do. I almost never read translated poetry though. Mangino, M. Re: Poems in Spanish like Sidewalk Ends. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (13 Apr. 2006).
Source: FLTEACH
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Title: Call for Participation: EgypTesol 2006
Body: From http://www.egyptesol.org/proposal.asp 7th EgypTesol Convention November 17-19, 2006 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION EGYPTESOL is a professional organization for teachers of English and all those involved in the English language Teaching profession in Egypt and all over the world. The 7th Annual Convention will offer all those involved in the ELT profession stimulating and rewarding professional development opportunities. The Convention will provide a forum for participants to network and communicate with colleagues at both the national and international levels. Proposals for presentations related to both the theory and practice of language learning and teaching are invited. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: August 31, 2006 For more information about the conference, visit http://www.egyptesol.org .
Source: EgypTesol.org
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Title: Available Online: Elementary Immersion Learning Strategies Resource Guidebook
Body: The National Capital Language Resource Center (NCLRC) has created a guide to elementary immersion learning strategies which begins with the definition of the concepts of immersion education and learning strategies and goes on to outline specific methods of instruction. This free resource is available for use online or for printing. Check it out at http://www.nclrc.org/eils .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Available Online: Guides for Secondary Foreign Language Teachers
Body: The National Capital Language Resource Center (NCLRC) has created two guides for secondary language teachers which are available for printing or viewing online. “Sailing the 5 Cs with Learning Strategies” explains how learning strategy instruction can help language learners achieve goals and master the objectives outlined in national foreign language standards. This free resource, which also includes model activities, is available at http://www.nclrc.org/sailing . “Developing Autonomy in Language Learners” is a step-by-step guide for teaching the “how” of learning along with the “what” (foreign language) and culminates with 20 sample activities which illustrate learning strategy instruction for many languages and proficiency levels. Check it out at http://www.nclrc.org/guides/HED/index.html .
Source: NCLRC
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Title: Recommended Chateau Virtual Tours
Body: A recent request on the FLTEACH listserv (Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU) for recommended Web sites which feature virtual tours of French castles received the following suggestions. Some of these include 360-degree views of the castles and their settings. These might be useful for Webquests or culture-related activities. Chateau de Condé http://www.chateaudeconde.com/Visitevirtuelle.htm Chambord: http://www.chambord.org/360/default2.htm Caen: http://www.ville-caen.fr/previsite/previsitechateau.htm Vaux-le-Vicomte http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/visite-virtuelle-chateau.php Pau http://www.musee-chateau-pau.fr/homes/home_id20392_u1l2.htm Chenonceau: http://www.chenonceau.com/01chateau/gabarit_chateau_FR.html
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Title: French Grammar Review Resources
Body: A recent request on the FLTEACH listserv for French grammar review activities received the following suggested Web sites and ideas. Languages Online http://www.languagesonline.org.uk Zut! Interactive Activities for French Teachers and Learners http://www.zut.org.uk/index.html (requires a fee during school hours in the UK) MFL Resources http://www.mflresources.org.uk Modern Languages: Teaching and Learning Resources http://www.eriding.net/mfl/teaching_learning_resources.shtml#fre MFL Sunderland, the site written by MFL teachers for MFL teachers http://www.sunderlandschools.org/mfl-sunderland Alabama Learning Exchange: Lesson plan for subject pronouns and regular -er verbs http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=18865 ---- Have you tried information gap activities? There is a great book: “Parle-moi un peu.” It has lots of activities where kids get up and mill around and use the language. I think those could be great for review. Hobby, C. Re: Creative lessons for French grammar review. Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU (24 Mar. 2006).
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Title: Guide to Using German TV in the Classroom
Body: A reminder for teachers that the AATG and Goethe Institut just published a great book on how to use German Television shows in the classroom, with examples and 2 DVDs full of TV shows. See “New! Gearing Up in the Twenty-First Century. An Instructor’s Guide to Teaching German Television and Media Literacy.” The packet (handbook and 2 DVDs) is a product of the close cooperation between the AATG and the Goethe-Institut Washington DC. Funding for development of the project was provided by a generous grant from the Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Arbeit, Bereich ERP-Sondervermögen (European Recovery Program), for the handbook layout from the Goethe-Institut, and for printing the guide from the Ständige Arbeitsgruppe Deutsch als Fremdsprache (StADaF) of the German Embassy in Washington. The order form is here: http://www.aatg.org/What%27s_New_links/German_TV_book_order_form.doc Shaughnessy, M. Re: [AATG-L] OTR: DRESDEN-GERMAN TV. American Association of Teachers of German listserv. AATG@listserv.iupui.edu (7 Mar. 2006).
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