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Strategies for teaching language In my last post, I wrote about the benefits of teaching language via coloring books. This post will provide strategies for teaching and assessing comprehension of news articles or videos when teaching adults. Choose an authentic resource A strategy for teaching language by using news sources, whether a newspaper or video news bulletin…
I always wondered what the Metaverse was about! As usual with my generation I had plenty of reservations. But, I decided to check it out. And so today I got to watch a metaverse party in action. It was like watching a kids game in a way. A video game. Something that my generation did…
Workbooks are the best way to teach and facilitate a response from your student. A workbook teaches and provides a response so you can gauge how much your student has grasped. Take Advantage of Visuals Use Visuals when creating your lessons. This helps in learning a new language. But when creating a children’s coloring book…
A quick search with the words, Lata Mangeshkar displays results mostly of her music. But her fan base is so huge and dedicated that there are even journals called, “Don’t Disturb Me When I am Listening to Lata Mangeshkar”. This week India lost their beloved nightingale. Lata Mangeshkar was the recipient of the highest civilian honors –…
How does one start writing about a legend? I was introduced to the music of Nina Simone only in 2011. I was visiting a friend in Queens, NYC one Sunday afternoon when the song, I Love You Porgy, came on. Like all her audiences, I was riveted and mesmerized. And, needless to say, became fan instantly….
And Triggers Your Expat Elderly Parent’s Memory Grocery shopping at your native grocery store is a great way to trigger a memory in your elder parent. Not only that, but it also sparks joy! And the stories that they tell you! You learn a little more about their past too! Grocery Shopping can be fun!…
Success involves being around people smarter than you I have a saying that I got from somewhere. Probably in some article during my 58 years of reading. Ok maybe 35 years of real reading, and interaction, have created this philosophy. The philosophy is: If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in…
Everyone loves a story! Teaching language through stories makes it interesting all around. For the educator as well as the learner. Creating a story book has become easier now with so many companies looking for content to publish. If you are an educator, writing lessons and activities comes naturally. Combine the two and you have…
How does creating a low-content book teach a language? Low-content books like graphic novels, coloring books, and notebooks are wonderful resources to teach language. Language Low Content Book Advantages There are advantages to creating low-content books to teach language. Look for the course I have created on how to publish your low-content language book. Subscribe…
Cook in waters fueled by natural geothermal energy It is a long way to Rotorua from my corner in Maryland, but my love for my only sibling and his wife drew me to this place. Also, the fact that I love visiting tribes, various native cultures, and far-flung places to see how people live. My…
