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3 New English Language Learning Bundles

Introducing 3 new suites of its online English language programs. The suites present several of Merit’s popular reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar programs grouped by level of ability and offered at discounted prices. For information, pricing, tours, and implementation ideas … Continue reading

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Investing In Innovation (i3) Fund

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced preliminary guidelines for the $650 Million Investing In Innovation (i3) grant program.  Unlike the previously announced Race to the Top funds which were only for public schools, i3 funds will also … Continue reading

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Is English Language Instruction Just to Pass Tests?

 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?

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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