Monthly Archives: May 2009

Teaching Fun Misconceptions About English

Posted on May 28, 2009 by meritsoftware

The new book Origins of the Specious: Myths and Misconceptions of the English Language by Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman is a fun, witty look at contemporary English words and grammar. Certain to stir lively debate among students.

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Is English Language Instruction Just to Pass Tests?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by meritsoftware

 A new report on the needs of English language learners in two of the world’s fastest growing economies, India and China, was released last week by the British Council.

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What Holds English Language Learners Back in Korea?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by meritsoftware

Approaching English as a purely technical task, says Jon Huer, columnist for the Korea Times, is what explodes in the face of most Korean learners of English.  For students to learn English, according to Huer, they must learn to “think … Continue reading →

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