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by skelso
Thu Jun 09, 2005 8:24 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Shakespeare in Europe
Replies: 0
Views: 2135

Shakespeare in Europe

Friend, Romans, teachers in Europe, lend me your experiences. My name is Suzanne Kelso. I teach ESL/EFL at Boise State University, Idaho, USA. Currently, I'm writing my thesis on using Shakespeare's works with ESL/EFL students. Much of the research is being generated by a short, online survey of ins...
by skelso
Mon Jun 06, 2005 10:55 pm
Forum: Literature
Topic: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Replies: 2
Views: 4572

Midsummer Night's Dream

Dear Lacrima, Hope this response comes in time. Perhaps start with having your students think of a friend, relative or aquaintance who in some way acts like Puck. Then with a partner in class discuss in what way the person they know is like Puck. This could lead to the partners listing what they do ...
by skelso
Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:14 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: English Language Education Video Game
Replies: 12
Views: 9430

Ed. Game Poll

I don't think my answer is the kind you are looking for, but here goes. First, I don't lean toward electronic learning for several reasons. Second, even if I did wish to use an educational electronic game, I avoid anything with monsters, witches, spells, etc... Violence along the lines of Road Runne...
by skelso
Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:44 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Shakespeare for ESL/EFL Survey
Replies: 0
Views: 2127

Shakespeare for ESL/EFL Survey

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans. Lend me your experiences. My name is Suzanne Kelso. I teach ESL at Boise State University, Idaho, USA. I am writing my thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL/EFL students. If you have taught this please respond to a short online survey at http://english.boisestate.ed...
by skelso
Mon Mar 07, 2005 7:05 pm
Forum: Adult Education
Topic: Shakespeare For All Ages
Replies: 0
Views: 943

Shakespeare For All Ages

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! Has Shakespeare ever come up in any of your adult education classes? Some non-native English speakers have attended Shakespeare's plays in their native countries, in their native languages. Do adult students ever express curiosity in Shake...
by skelso
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:57 pm
Forum: Activities and Games
Topic: Shakespeare Plays and Activities
Replies: 0
Views: 1088

Shakespeare Plays and Activities

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! If you have taught Shakespeare to ESL/EFL students do you have any fun activities that go along? I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in second...
by skelso
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:53 pm
Forum: Bilingual Education
Topic: Shakespeare Goes Bilingual
Replies: 0
Views: 1906

Shakespeare Goes Bilingual

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! Have you taught the English side of Shakespeare in a bilingual class? I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college levels. If ...
by skelso
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:49 pm
Forum: Texts
Topic: Shakespeare Texts
Replies: 3
Views: 8207

Shakespeare Texts

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! If you have taught Shakespeare to ESL/EFL students which texts have you used? I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college lev...
by skelso
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:45 pm
Forum: Pronunciation
Topic: Shakespeare and English Speech Rhythm
Replies: 1
Views: 3038

Shakespeare and English Speech Rhythm

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! What do you know about natural, English speech rhythm and how Shakespeare's use of language can help students with this? I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL an...
by skelso
Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:41 pm
Forum: Applied Linguistics
Topic: Shakespeare And English Speech Rhythm
Replies: 22
Views: 6669

Shakespeare And English Speech Rhythm

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! What do you know about natural, English speech rhythm and how Shakespeare's use of language might help students with this? I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL ...
by skelso
Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:45 pm
Forum: Video in the Classroom
Topic: SHAKESPEARE ON SCREEN
Replies: 0
Views: 3126

SHAKESPEARE ON SCREEN

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college levels. I have used film version videos of Shakespeare's plays with IEP students ...
by skelso
Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:34 pm
Forum: Texas ESL Teachers and Teaching
Topic: IS SHAKESPEARE BIG IN TEXAS ?
Replies: 0
Views: 7887

IS SHAKESPEARE BIG IN TEXAS ?

Friends, Texan teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college levels. I have taught Shakespeare and have gotten good response from IEP st...
by skelso
Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:23 pm
Forum: Secondary School Education
Topic: Shakespeare for Secondary ESL/EFL Classes
Replies: 0
Views: 2211

Shakespeare for Secondary ESL/EFL Classes

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college levels. I have taught Shakespeare and have gotten good response from IEP students...
by skelso
Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:14 pm
Forum: Intensive English Programs
Topic: Shakespeare in IEP
Replies: 0
Views: 3890

Shakespeare in IEP

Friends, IEP teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! I am an ESL teacher in an Intensive English Program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college levels. I have used Shakespeare with IEP students and have gotten good result...
by skelso
Mon Feb 07, 2005 7:47 pm
Forum: Literature
Topic: Shakespeare for ESL & EFL
Replies: 0
Views: 2664

Shakespeare for ESL & EFL

Friends, teachers, Shakespeareans, lend me your experiences! I am an ESL teacher in an intensive English program and am writing my master's thesis on using Shakespeare with ESL and EFL students in secondary and college levels. If you have any experience in this area please respond to my 15 question ...