Discussion Groups / ESL Teaching / August 2005

I'm a international student(graduate).
Due to my advisor's strong recommedation, I'm looking for a private tutor
for english. Works is very simple. Just talking me 2 hours a week. The
subject of conversation also simple. It will be going on casual

Do you have any idea of having an interesting English class as a second
language focused on writing in a secondary school? The kids are about
13 years old and they are in elementary level.  They know how to speak,
but it's not easy to have them interested.

Hey guys,
I hope anybody can English and German, too.
I had translated the following sentenses, but I'm
not sure, if they're right.

Do you know any other word/phrasal/slang that mean "clock in" and
"clock out"?
Thanks.

Do you have any idea of having an interesting English class as a second
language focused on writing in a secondary school? The kids are about
13 years old and they are in elementary level.  They know how to speak,
but it's not easy to have them interested.

How can I get really American Accent? Pronounciation is my only problem.

Does intern refer just to students who attend medical schools?
I know the other meaning of intern, the point is: Can a student apart
from medical school be an intern?
I'm not sure, but I think I saw in a movie that a guy who was a student

I've been studying for CPE (Cambridge Proficiency) for an year and a
half in a row, I don't think I'm prepare, I've done lots of mocks and
just got Cs and Ds... I was wondering if you could give some tips...
On the other hand, is it that important? Sometimes I wonder what it

I am looking for some English conversation, medical topics preferred
(as I'm an MD), but I will talk about everything else too - I'm in great
need of improving my language :) If you have time and would like to talk -
feel free to email/MSN me. I can help you practising Polish in ...

TESOL Macedonia - Thrace - Northern Greece is doing their convention
this year on "The Neglected Areas of ELT." I feel that board work is
one of those neglected areas. Books have been written on how to make
the most out of our boards in language teaching classrooms, but from

On CNN web site, it said
The pilot has turned blue (in the face).
I thought it should be "on the face",
or it does not matter, both are correct.

I'm Fabiana from Italy.
I need help!!! I'm attending a two-years course to get the qualification to
teach English in the Italian school.In September I'm going to have my first
examination and I have to prepare an essay. I'm aware I'm asking you much,

I've had six years of English at school (I live in Germany) but
accourding to my teacher I did better than the pupils preparing for the
"Abitur" (they had 9 years of English).
After grade 10 I went to a vocational college and had another three

Well, I've just join in and could thought of nothing special to say. so
to begin with I'm an Applied Linguistics Graduate. Would write more
later!

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