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I am currently conducting a study about the Eiken Pre-1st Test Policy for Japanese teachers of English who work at Japanese Junior and Senior High Schools. I am looking to interview another 20 teachers about their views and experiences regarding this policy. Interviews will be conducted by phone - s...

I had a look at the MES site, which appears to be geared to EFL rather than ESL pupils. I am sure they might take to the grammar games. In Wonder Whizz kids - they have topics like 'Let's discuss Feynman'. A little bit too advanced for primary school kids... Is there any resources out there that pre...

Cheers... great leads.
(I am writing with respect to a state primary school in Britain).

I reckon the best place to start is sitting down with them (with a translator if need be) and ask them why it is they want to learn English. Then, discuss what it is that they want to be able to say, write or do in English. Also, find out what kind of style of learning they are used to in their cont...

Visas A visa allows you to stay in Japan for a certain period. Depending on your visa status, you may be able to extend the period of stay. When you leave Japan, the visa expires automatically. If you wish to leave and then re-enter Japan using the same visa before the period of stay has expired, yo...

:shock: Can I recommend that you read these books Canagarajah, A. S. (1999) Resisting Linguistic Imperialism in English Teaching. Oxford: Oxford University Press Kachru, B. B. (1985) The Alchemy of English: The Spread, Functions and Models of Non-Native Englishes. Oxford: Pergamon Enjoy... :wink: Lo...

I agree with fluffy hamster...CELTA is an initial qualification, to prepare ELT teachers for the classroom, that usually takes about four weeks to complete. A CELTA that has been issued by an unaccredited institution will probably be rejected by any good employer. (Unfortuantely, there are many cowb...

You can get samples simply by going into a school where the pupils are using an additional language

In my personal experence, being able to use more than one language has been a wonderful and enlightening experience. The point is, however, whether it is your choice, or whether it is a condition that has been enforced upon you. In terms of human rights, a protocol recognised by the United Nations, ...

I will send the link to an EAL teacher at our local school - How about useful language and phrases to use in and around the school?

LOL Lottie

Well, the UK is not 'hot' on bilingual education as in other commonwealth countries and the USA. Our most famous Prof. would be Colin Baker. He holds a position at the University of Bangor. Wales has been quite successful in its approach. I recommend Birmingham or Leeds, if you are specifically inte...

Can anyone recommend any 'good' ESL materials for ESL beginners in the 5th and 6th grades?

Our kids just roll their eyes at the 'childish' material that we have in the school.


Lottie