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chinagirl · Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 235 Location: United States

I too, would like to see more action here on the NA board. It is pretty quiet on the this forum... I think the problem stems from the fact that teaching ESL and EFL are somewhat different, and many of those folks in ESL have never left this continent.

Teachers working in NA may not have a lot to relate to those teaching EFL. It's a whole different ball game teaching reticent teens in Japan who can't see a need for English, compared to teaching stuggling refugees in an American or Canadian City who need to navigate the system daily. I have found that for me there is a greater sense of urgency when teaching English here at home.

My own interest is in teaching children, which I have been able to do both abroad and in the US. In terms of teaching in the public schools, it's hard to compare issues facing ESL teachers even within the U.S., because at the public school level each state has different requirements and serves different populations. (Try comparing an ESL teacher's job in Texas to one in Vermont!) In addition, many of the problems of public school ESL teachers stem from the issues of the public schools themselves and local/district policies.

By the way, if any of you are public school ESL teachers or aspire to be, I recommend a site called "Everything ESL," by Judi Haynes at www.everythingesl.net. The site is really great for people working as ESL teachers in elementary schools, and she has many great suggestions for teachers.

I would like to hear from others working in North America, even those working with adults, like Capergirl, up there in Canada. It's a relief to be able to talk about your profession with people who have a clue what it is you do!

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Norman Bethune · Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 731

Wow! At least I woke the place up.

My Question to Capegirl: Why stay in Canada in your condition?

My question to Khermit: Cambodia? You do mean Kampuchea, don't you? Year zero as policy got bad P.R..

Capergirl · Posted: Thu May 06, 2004 11:21 pm Post subject:

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Condition? How far along are you? Wink

Capergirl · Posted: Fri May 07, 2004 11:32 am Post subject:

Capergirl

Capergirl · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 5:28 pm Post subject: The Final Round!

Will the Stanley Cup be coming to Canada this year? Three more wins and Calgary will take 'er home!

Go Flames Go! Cool

ntropy · Joined: 11 Oct 2003 Posts: 671 Location: ghurba

I fear so. I live in dread of the Shames winning the cup although that is the nearest NHL city to where I live. I am you see .... ahem ... an Oilers fan.

I do, however, have IGINLA, CONROY, KIPRUSOFF AND LEOPOLD in my hockey pool.

Not to be smug but I also have St Louis and Modin.

I need the money. thank god ESL teachers aren't too bright about hockey. I'm 40 points ahead of my nearest competitor and most have no players left.

Capergirl · Posted: Thu May 27, 2004 10:00 pm Post subject:

khmerhit · Posted: Fri May 28, 2004 2:40 pm Post subject:

CAL----GARY!!

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Calgary won another one. Way to go boys, only 2 more to go.

Let's have a little hockey pool here to see who will win, in so many games. The winner gets bragging rights for the next year. The only rule is that the predictions must be in before the start of Game 4.

I predict Calgary will win it at home in 6. Any other predictions?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

I've just started a new thread on the Hockey Pool in the General Discussion forum, so you can vote there. That way more than 6 people will read it before Game 4.

X-sist · Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 19

i wont mention the site...but if you were a huge FLAMES fan ....and you were also a group of GIRLS.think of what the site might be called....hmm FLAMES and GIRLS good combo.COMe now ..think of a good site name. well if you can figure out the oh so crytpic site you would see the site that has been talked about on every radio station and sports tv show in North America.....be warned...there might be nudity and booze in some ...a few..or all the photo's

GO FLAMES GO

Capergirl · Posted: Sun May 30, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:

I've seen the link for that site numerous times. It appears to be quite popular. I guess some guys get a sophmoric thrill out of seeing these 'classy' dames lifting their shirts. I'm not quite sure what it has to do with hockey, but I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. Rolling Eyes

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

x-sist, is that your picture?

Shocked