Have you asked yourself or others any of these questions: "Is my English getting better?", "Why isn’t my English getting better?", or, "How can I improve my English?"? You have probably got many answers, right? Before giving you yet another answer, I first have to give you a bit of learning theory; Bloom’s Taxonomy (pyramid below)shows… Continue reading Improve your English – one more step
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Ken, the author of these posts, has been an Educator for 20 odd years teaching in Canada as well as 13 years in Japan and a short stint in India. He has an M.Ed. in distance education and is always staying current by teaching university courses, helping instructors design their blended and online courses and taking courses. He has just received his Blackboard Certified Specialist in Digital Teaching and two other Blackboard certificates. Keep on learnin'!
Which to use: really, so, or such?
Using "so" for emphasis is very natural but is often confused with using "really" in some situations. For example, "John was so/really looking forward to the movie". When do you use really, so, or such? Let's have a look. For grammar reference, “really” emphasizes verbs, “John is really looking forward to the movie.”. Use “so” or "really"… Continue reading Which to use: really, so, or such?
Using Google Voice to Check Pronunciation
If you or one of your students wants extra pronunciation practice then try using Google Voice (GV) at home. Google Voice works on any mobile device and is very accurate with native speakers. You can focus in on some pronunciation issues and GV will tell you exactly how you are pronouncing something. Practice saying the… Continue reading Using Google Voice to Check Pronunciation
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