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Eric Roth - ArticlesEric Roth is the director of American-Pacific University, Vietnam's Academic and Practical English Programs. Over the last 15 years, he has taught at several universities. He is also the co-author of Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics.
Classic Quotes for FreedomClassic quotations, like proverbs, goes back even more than 2,000 years and brings in many insights from religious leaders and philosophers such as Buddha, Confucius, Aristotle, and the Biblical prophets in a compelling, succinct manner. These quotations remind us that some conversations have spanned centuries and cultures. Cultivating Curiosity in English Language Students"Curiosity is the best teacher," goes the ancient proverb. Push your English language students to develop their own interests and passions. ESL students- adult, high school, or college - will remember the language they want and need to know to deepen their life experiences in English English Speaking skills for new citizensEnglish Speaking skills for new citizens by Eric Roth Do You Tutor English Language Learners? Set Clear Expectations - Especially For Speaking Skills!tutoring English students in conversation can be more difficult than it sounds. What does the student want to learn? What will you really teach? How will progress be measured? While sometimes younger students just want to talk and be heard, I have traditionally worked older, more serious students. Time is money, and money matters. Is Experience or Credentials More Important in Teaching English?expertise and experience, for many educational institutions, remain of limited use. Coursework counts. Former President Clinton could not teach government, history, or social studies in California public schools. Academy Award winning actors can not teach theater in the schools. World class musicians can't teach music. It's utterly absurd. English Teachers Help Adult Students Realize Their GoalsBecause speaking English still opens more doors in 2009. For better or for worse, knowing English makes life easier and better. For instance, the ability to speak English allows individuals to communicate with millions of other people from around the world. It's also the official language of 51 countries, the dominant business language, and provides entrance to an emerging 21st century global culture. It has also helped Europe unite as millions speak English as a second, third, or fourth languag Use Proverbs to Teach English and Provide PerspectiveProverbs add familiarity and comfort to an often strange and stressful situation for older English learners. Proverbs can capture a point of view in vivid words. We learn proverbs our entire lives - from our relatives, our teachers, our friends, the media, and our literature. These classic sayings contain folk wisdom gathered through time and experience. They often capture a common human experience across cultures and languages. "Make" vs "Do" in EnglishIdioms, of course, are cultural and sometimes less than completely logical. Sometimes Americans will use the verb make in a way that might seem strange, but I urge immigrants and international students to "make a decision", "do your best", and learn some practical workplace idioms using make and do.
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