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by MikeV
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: Video in the Classroom
Topic: Youtube: a quick video library available anytime
Replies: 4
Views: 8725

Youtube: a quick video library available anytime

Youtube is known from most of the students nowadays. Of course, we know that most of them will not necessarily watch useful videos for their English culture and knowledge. However, as teachers, we can make good use of youtube by finding both interesting and entertaining videos that can motivate stud...
by MikeV
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Texts
Topic: Textbooks for better / easier teaching
Replies: 0
Views: 4597

Textbooks for better / easier teaching

Good textbooks that help motivating students are sometimes difficult to find. I think what teachers need are textbooks that reflect what happens in their students’ lives. If the textbooks catch the interest of the students, they are sure to be more willing to work in class. If the subject is interes...
by MikeV
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:40 pm
Forum: Secondary School Education
Topic: Teaching at secondary level - motivating students
Replies: 0
Views: 2182

Teaching at secondary level - motivating students

When I hear “secondary school education”, I think about students who are not always motivated. In my opinion, teachers at secondary level must be aware and conscious that they need to bring material and subjects that are close to students. Teenagers all live their lives like they were all unique, as...
by MikeV
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Intensive English Programs
Topic: What faster method to learn than an intensive program?
Replies: 0
Views: 5721

What faster method to learn than an intensive program?

Intensive English programs are the fastest methods in order to become bilingual. In an intensive English program, it is usually forbidden to speak French. Therefore, if all communication is done in English both in speaking and writing, students will progress much faster than if they alter between En...
by MikeV
Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Bilingual Education
Topic: Bilingual education - An advantage, don't you think?
Replies: 1
Views: 1945

Bilingual education - An advantage, don't you think?

Bilingual education is, in my opinion, an advantage for anyone who has the chance to have one. When students learn English in school, they will progress at different speed depending on their age. The younger they are, the faster they will learn. Therefore, if they receive a bilingual education at an...