life as a teacher :-)

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519367106298030142011-11-27T10:31:19.123+07:00life as a teacher :-)anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-81082007499665033592007-12-05T21:18:00.000+07:002007-12-05T21:20:45.982+07:00More About How to Use Nonverbal Communication in Hiring

Attentiveness, eye contact, body language and facial expressions are nonverbal communications that can tell you much about the candidates you consider hiring.Attentiveness and Eye ContactWatch the listening and interactive behavior of your candidate. He should act as if he is engaged by leaning slightly forward in his chair to close some of the distance between himself and the interviewer. You

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-3414954233570750742007-12-05T15:16:00.000+07:002007-12-05T15:19:22.905+07:00Tips for Understanding Nonverbal Communication

Is there ever any doubt in your mind as to the mood of a coworker upon their arrival at work? Nonverbal communication is the single most powerful form of communication. More than voice or even words, nonverbal communication cues you in to what is on another person’s mind. The best communicators are sensitive to the power of the emotions and thoughts communicated nonverbally.Nonverbal

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-45712816914863313522007-12-01T13:56:00.000+07:002007-12-01T14:26:00.897+07:00LearninG straTegies

Chapter 2: Defining and Organizing Language Learning StrategiesIn this chapter we will introduce you to 20 learning strategies that you can teach to your students to improve their learning of the foreign language. As we emphasized in the preceding chapter, extensive research into learning strategies reveals the importance and relevance of this instruction for language students. However, as

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-14332987225019584142007-12-01T13:33:00.000+07:002007-12-01T14:19:15.484+07:00What is Task-Based Learning?

Using tasksTeachers have been using tasks for hundreds of years. Frequently, in the past, the task was a piece of translation often from a literary source. More recently, tasks have included projects for producing posters, brochures, pamphlets, oral presentations, radio plays, videos, websites and dramatic performances. The characteristic of all these tasks is that rather than concentrating on

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-57395037041798265902007-12-01T13:28:00.000+07:002007-12-01T13:31:36.197+07:00500 Word Summary of John Dewey

For John Dewey, education and democracy are intimately connected.According to Dewey good education should have both a societal purpose and purpose for the individual student. For Dewey, the long-term matters, but so does the short-term quality of an educational experience. Educators are responsible, therefore, for providing students with experiences that are immediately valuable and which

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-91903615970564330272007-12-01T13:15:00.000+07:002007-12-01T13:55:32.071+07:00What are Experiential Learning Cycles?

there is an intimate and necessary relation between the processes of actual experience and education.- John Dewey, 1938Tell me, and I will forget. Show me, and I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand -confuchuExperiential Learning Cycles are models for understanding how the process of learning works. They are distinct from other models of learning, such as behavioral models or social

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-36918554426616158952007-12-01T13:11:00.000+07:002007-12-01T13:15:44.337+07:00Learning experiences: Health education

A range of learning experiences for health education is suggested in the learning experiences in this chapter. Teachers should select those experiences that best meet the learning needs of their students. Determinants of health – Level 7Possible learning activitiesActivity 1: A picture of health Activity 2: Factors affecting well-being Activity 3: The deal of life Intended outcomesStudents will:

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-3938263916763567042007-12-01T13:10:00.001+07:002007-12-01T13:10:40.793+07:00Sample questions for critical thinking

What do you know about this issue or situation? How did you come to know this? How do you feel about this issue or situation? What is the evidence for this knowledge? What are your beliefs about this knowledge? And why do you believe this? What information is missing from this picture? Why is this information missing? Have the social, cultural, economic, political, and/or ethical aspects of this

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-79493600266636207452007-12-01T13:03:00.000+07:002007-12-01T13:09:43.647+07:00Teaching and learning approaches

Experiential learning cycleThis learning cycle can be applied to all activities where students learn through doing. Students need to process content material in order to derive meaning from it and to construct knowledge associated with it. A common approach used to facilitate this is the experiential learning cycle, which "begins with activity, moves through reflection, then to generalizing and

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-68988249425873164402007-12-01T12:47:00.000+07:002007-12-01T13:37:03.125+07:00experiential learning

“Experiential learning takesplace when a person isinvolved in an activity, looksback and evaluates it,determines what was usefulor important to remember anduses this information toperform another activity.”—John DeweyIntegrity in Experiential LearningDavid Kolb (1984) writes:"In the theory of experiential learning, integrity is a sophisticated, integrated process o flearning, of knowing. It is

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-57260697496846881492007-11-28T19:40:00.000+07:002007-11-28T19:51:28.451+07:00all about MEETINGS

Business Meetings in EnglishFrom Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!Introduction The following dialogue is an example of a typical business meeting. As you can see from the dialogue, a typical business meeting can be divided into five parts: This example business meeting is followed by the two sections which provide key language and phrases

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-49104446496626563122007-11-28T19:35:00.001+07:002007-11-28T19:52:36.180+07:00business conversation#2

Example Conversations - 2Here is a discussion between two friends who work in the same building, but not for the same company. They are on their lunch break: Tom: Hello, Frank. How do you do? Frank: Well, I'm fine. How are you? Tom: I'm fine. Thank you very much for asking. I was wondering if you might be able to help me with a problem. Do you think you might have some time for me later today?

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-17196544268424416792007-11-28T19:33:00.000+07:002007-11-28T19:34:23.161+07:00business conversation

Example Conversations - 1This is a discussion about a business matter and the function of this conversation is professional. Personal requests should not be included (i.e. - how about dropping the Mr Peterson and calling me Bob). The informal tone is also inappropriate when discussing a business report. Mr Peterson is speaking to Ms Bank who is his direct supervisor. He would like to ask Ms Bank

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-18455354040696875772007-11-28T19:19:00.000+07:002007-11-28T19:33:25.851+07:00Asking Questions - Advanced Level

From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.Speaking Skills - Asking QuestionsStudents - even higher level students - often run into problems when asking questions. This is due to a number of causes: i.e., teachers are the ones that usually ask questions, the inversion of the auxiliary verb and subject can be especially tricky for many students. This simple lesson focuses on helping

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-40239093507242949642007-11-28T19:16:00.000+07:002007-11-28T19:18:53.879+07:00Common Mistakes in English - Double Negatives

From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!Double Negatives When using the negative form of a verb (e.g. He isn't working ..., They aren't going to ...) do not use a negative quantifier such as nobody, nowhere, etc. Examples: They aren't going anywhere special. NOT They aren't going nowhere special.She hasn't spoken to anyone yet. NOT She hasn't spoken

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-17299732505678557062007-11-28T19:11:00.000+07:002007-11-28T19:15:50.058+07:00Dialogue: The Meeting

From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.The Meeting (Two workers in an office) James: Hi Alice. How are you today?Alice: Hi James. I'm fine, and you? James: Great, thank you. Remember, the meeting is at 3 o'clock.Alice: Excuse me, which meeting? James: Which meeting?! The meeting with the boss!Alice: Are you sure there is a meeting today? James: Alice, Alice, every month there is

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-57719609558932375102007-11-19T10:55:00.000+07:002007-11-19T11:06:05.914+07:00Compliment or praise a product or service supplier

Copyright © 1996-2007 WriteExpress Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Use of this material is subject to the WriteExpress Tips Agreement.Tips: Be sure to mention specifically what you like about the service or product and, if appropriate, mention the names of individuals who have provided extra help. Sample Letter #1: We want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of service your

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-68599782883313259982007-11-19T10:20:00.000+07:002007-11-19T10:25:25.373+07:00Compliment or praise an employee's work performance

Copyright © 1996-2007 WriteExpress Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Use of this material is subject to the WriteExpress License Agreement. Tips: Praise is a powerful motivator. Take the time to give genuine, specific compliments in a friendly, yet professional manner. A bonus check or some other tangible expression of thanks may accompany this letter. Sample Letter #1: I want you to know you

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-75465385809852233312007-11-19T10:07:00.000+07:002007-11-25T21:48:52.959+07:00Write an Effective Fundraising Letter in 14 Steps

By Alice Feathers, M.A. TESOL, Professional Editor and Writer1. Consider the size of your paper. The standard 8 ½ by 11-inch sheet of copy paper looks professional, business-like--and impersonal. In a fundraising letter, you want to make a personal request for a contribution--a friendly appeal for help from one person to another. If possible, use paper the size of personal stationery: 7 by 10

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-88735233486532179212007-11-19T10:03:00.000+07:002007-11-19T10:07:56.816+07:00Accept a job offer

Congratulations on your new job! Now write the perfect acceptance letter.An acceptance letter provides proof of what you believe to be your terms of employment before you actually begin work.Although you will often accept a job offer in person, it is a good gesture and a wise practice to formalize it with a letter.How to write a letter to accept a job offerBegin your acceptance letter by thanking

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-7578627643654751582007-11-19T09:57:00.000+07:002007-11-19T10:01:50.145+07:00Write Effective Follow-up Letters

by Stacie Heaps, Professional Editor/Writer (English B.A., Editing Minor) Follow-up letters can be very important to help you accomplish what you want or need to. For one thing, follow-up letters show to the recipient of the letter your interest in a particular subject or position or your dedication to a responsibility or cause. Furthermore, when written correctly, follow-up letters can be

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-72312535107572248152007-11-19T09:52:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:57:23.129+07:00How to Write the Perfect Farewell Letter

by Larry Barkdull, Award-Winning, Nationally Recognized Writer Maybe you are leaving a job and want to say goodbye to your co-workers. Perhaps you are moving and want to say farewell to your friends and neighbors. This article will give you the information you need to write an effective farewell letter. Below are a few essential points to include in your letter.The perfect Farewell Letter

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-13259088299315548992007-11-19T09:48:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:49:57.495+07:00Resigning your way to success...

your ticket to good references for future jobsby Dr. Melvin Luthy, WriteExpress Chief EditorBrent McKinley, WriteExpress VP of MarketingBottom LineYour resignation letter will be the final document in your personnel file. This means it will be the first document seen when a future employer calls for a reference or if you reapply at your company.Resign correctly and leave the windows of

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-54650771020729472672007-11-19T09:43:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:47:12.779+07:00Keeping in Touch--Thank You Notes and Other Gestures of Goodwill

By Alice Feathers, M.A. TESOL, Professional Editor and WriterGood letter writing is a lost art in our society today. With the onslaught of electronic mail, voice mail, and faxes, good letter writing has gone the way of the dinosaurs. And yet, a well-written, personalized business letter can do wonders for your business relationships. Business correspondence does not have to be dry and tedious. In

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-14327335934588178732007-11-19T09:34:00.000+07:002007-11-19T10:06:43.007+07:00How to Write the Perfect Refusal or Rejection Letter

by Larry Barkdull, Award-Winning, Nationally Recognized Writer In order to make this type of negative message easier to write, both the Refusal Letter and the Rejection Letter need to be short, congenial, and to the point. This article will give you some valuable tips on crafting a professional, courteous, and effective letter.Refusal LetterImagine this scenario: you've been offered a desirable

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-41056662080885768742007-11-19T09:33:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:34:43.105+07:00Action Verbs for business letters

Action verbs should be used abundantly throughout your resume and cover letters to promote your achievements. They help make a strong impression.Use action verbs extensively in sales copy. Begin benefit statements with action verbs but in the active voice.Management Communication Research Technical Teaching

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-1734265784008974452007-11-19T09:31:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:32:59.166+07:00Writing a complaint letter

Writing a complaint letter is often an undesirable task, but if it is done well, the end result can be very rewarding. Complaint letters can be used for the purpose of having products replaced or money refunded, for changing company policy or government legislation, for influencing the media, and so forth.Often a complaint letter is more effective than a simple phone call or e-mail message.

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-23361444972449966932007-11-19T09:04:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:30:27.978+07:00Writing an Apology Letter

Writing an Apology LetterWhat You Need to KnowBy Alice Feathers, M.A. TESOL, Professional Editor and Writer Each of us has, at one time or another, said or done something that we wish we hadn't said or done. Rather than dwell on the mistake, however, we should take quick action to remedy the problem and then get on with life. An effective letter of apology is an important part of that process and

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-59736225421083475792007-11-19T08:52:00.000+07:002007-11-19T09:04:03.013+07:00Writing Business Letters - 1

The use of this lexical approach is essential for successful language acquisition in English for Specific Purposes. However, teachers are often not equipped with the exact English terminology required in very specific trade sectors. For this reason, core vocabulary sheets go a long way in helping teachers provide adequate materials for students with English for Special Purposes needs.These core

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-77794335264077606662007-11-19T08:45:00.000+07:002007-11-19T08:52:10.206+07:00How to Write a Business Email

From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!(Continued from Page 2)Business Email BasicsExample 1: Formal Hello, I read on your web site that you offer Music CD copying for large quantities of CDs. I'd like to inquire about the procedures involved in these services. Are the files transferred online, or are the titles sent by CD to you by standard mail?

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-51302586147330551102007-11-19T08:43:00.000+07:002007-11-19T08:45:15.179+07:00Teaching Writing Skills

From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!WritingTeaching Writing: Strategies The most important factor in writing exercises is that students need to be personally involved in order to make the learning experience of lasting value. Encouraging student participation in the exercise, while at the same time refining and expanding writing skills, requires a

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-90336720295554356592007-11-12T20:57:00.000+07:002007-11-12T20:58:06.155+07:00Sekilas Wajah Sebagian Pemain Bisnis Logistik

Kamis, 09 Agustus 2007Oleh : Eva Martha RahayuKarena perkembangan bisnis logistik berbanding lurus dengan industri perdagangan, bisa ditebak, jumlahnya terus membengkak. Kini diperkirakan ada ribuan pemain logistik. Inilah profil beberapa di antaranya. RPX Group:Komit terhadap TI Cikal bakal RPX Group adalah PT Repex Perdana yang lahir pada 1985 sebagai mitra FedEx di Indonesia. Kini RPX Group

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-56798793382902879602007-11-12T20:55:00.001+07:002007-11-19T09:40:45.651+07:00FIN Logistics

Cerah Masa Depan Industri Jasa Logistik dan Ekspres BELUM genap sepuluh tahun industri jasa logistik diperkenalkan tahun 1995 di bumi Indonesia, kini jasa pelayanan yang relatif masih muda ini sudah mbludak. Tidak mengherankan, faktor investor kecil dan besar melirik padanya tidak lain adalah angka menggiurkan 1 miliar dollar AS potensi jasa ini di Indonesia. Angka tersebut adalah biaya per tahun

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-36409360171931122722007-11-12T20:51:00.000+07:002007-11-12T20:54:33.827+07:00Adjective Lesson Plan - English Adjectives Activity

In English, it is common to use more than one adjective before a noun - for example, "He's a silly young fool," or "she's a smart, energetic woman." When you use more than one adjective, you have to put them in the right order, according to type. This page will explain the different types of adjectives and the correct order for them. Opinion An opinion adjective explains what you think about

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-17652166594694971612007-11-12T10:01:00.000+07:002007-11-12T10:02:01.457+07:00Line Up

This exercise is good for a group of 20 or More. Use it for Team Building or just for Pure Fun! Use this activity to break the monotony of long periods of sitting and to help participants find out about each other. Any group is game for this activity!Estimated Time: 5 to 7 minutesWhat you will need: Line Up Activity Sheet for LeaderInstructions:Organize participants into groups of 8 to 20. Tell

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-72286401579660896062007-11-12T10:00:00.001+07:002007-11-12T10:00:24.240+07:00The Name Game

Overview: Have the group complete the questionnaire silently. Upon completion fold into fours and drop into a hat or bag.Goal: To get groups to realize they do not always know everything about their co-workers or someone they have worked with for quite some time.Time Required: 2 minutes to complete questionnaire - 10 minutes to draw cards and discuss.Material required: Colored paper to print

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-22401888813132348262007-11-12T09:58:00.000+07:002007-11-12T09:59:20.506+07:00M&M’s

Pass around a bag of M&M's. Tell the participants to take as many as they want. Once everyone has M&M's, tell them that for each M&M they took they have to say one thing about themselves. For instance, if a person took 10 M&M's, they would have to say 10 things about themselves.Meet 'n GreetObjective: get acquainted - help discover common backgrounds and interests. Procedure: At the beginning of

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-63975508255167860592007-11-12T08:48:00.000+07:002007-11-12T08:56:28.443+07:00Toilet Paper Go-Round

Material: 1 roll of toilet paper (if you "borrow" it from an office bathroom, be kind and leave some for your colleagues!)Pass around a roll of toilet paper and say something like "just in case this meeting gets a little messy, everyone needs to take some" (with no other qualifiers or instruction). Then go on with other business (agenda, minutes, and "housekeeping" items...) as the roll makes it

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-63118214447263696132007-11-12T08:41:00.000+07:002007-11-12T08:43:10.529+07:00Self Awareness Ice Breaker

Overview: Participants are asked to write down what comes to mind first when certain questions are asked.Goal: To learn more about themselves.Time Required: 3 - 5 minutesMaterial Required: A blank piece of paperInstructions: Define the term adjective and ask the group for a few examples. Read the following questions only and encourage participants to write what first comes to mind and to only

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-65859244068351656052007-11-12T08:38:00.000+07:002007-11-12T08:40:11.458+07:00Pocketbook Scavenger Hunt

Did you ever watch Let's Make A Deal TV? At the end of the show they would always pay audience members for bizarre or unusual items that they would have in their purse or pockets. This is a version of that game. It is great for introducing a topic, to help people get to know each other, for team building or just for fun!Groups work best with about 8 members. Give each person a Pocket Scavenger

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-39469029656984212872007-11-11T20:45:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:49:57.337+07:00What is your Teacher Personality?

Take the following quiz to find out what type of teacher personality you have. Are you the ditto master, the strict disciplinarian, the fair and balanced, or the popular teacher? Maybe you're more coach than teacher? Surely you're not the walking carpet! Of course, the results are nonscientific and mostly meant for fun. Enjoy! Which of the following phrases would you say most described you in

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-74955885220792721312007-11-11T20:42:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:44:43.314+07:00Have to - Must

Must / Have To - Mustn't / Not Have To Listed below are examples and uses of must / have to / mustn't / not have to Examples Usage We have to get up early.She had to work hard yesterday.They will have to arrive early.Does he have to go? Use 'have to' in the past, present and future to express responsibility or necessity. NOTE: 'have to' is conjugated as a regular verb and therefore requires an

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-22356725756465297932007-11-11T20:41:00.001+07:002007-11-11T20:41:59.541+07:00Quotations About Team Building, Teamwork and Teams

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed. It is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead "Teamwork is so important that it is virtually impossible for you to reach the heights of your capabilities or make the money that you want without becoming very good at it." --Brian Tracy"It is amazing how much people can get done if they do not worry

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-87141979912434877842007-11-11T20:39:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:40:34.647+07:00Integrity

From Susan M. Heathfield,Honesty, Integrity and Truthfulness“To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity.” --Douglas Adams”Integrity has no need of rules.” --Albert Camus”Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and ability to perform shall cease to exist.” --Mary Kay Ash”Real integrity

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-5479216769138458032007-11-11T20:25:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:30:07.879+07:00Leadership Values and Ethics

From Susan M. Heathfield,Your Guide to Human ResourcesSecrets of Leadership SuccessLeaders know what they value. They also recognize the importance of ethical behavior. The best leaders exhibit both their values and their ethics in their leadership style and actions. Your leadership ethics and values should be visible because you live them in your actions every single day.A lack of trust is a

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-76798563731751569002007-11-11T20:18:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:24:28.856+07:00The Awesome Power of Goal Setting: Ten Tips for Triumph

From Susan M. Heathfield,Your Guide to Human Resources.Set Your Course and Direction With GoalsHeed the advice offered by Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe and Stephen Covey. When you begin your new year with solid direction and desired outcomes in mind, you set yourself up for awesome success.The new year is a beginning, so new goals and resolutions, new plans, new dreams

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-27032952687455037292007-11-11T20:14:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:15:36.587+07:00How To Handle Discipline Problems with Effective Classroom Management

From Melissa Kelly,Discipline problems are listed as the major concern for most new teachers. What can teachers expect and how can they effectively handle discipline problems? Classroom management combined with an effective discipline plan is the key. This how to will help you see some important steps in dealing with discipline problems that may arise in your classroom.Difficulty: AverageTime

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From Melissa Kelly,The most successful teachers share some common characteristics. Here are the top six keys to being a successful teacher. Every teacher can benefit from focusing on these important qualities. Success in teaching, as in most areas of life, depends almost entirely on your attitude and your approach. 1. Sense of HumorA sense of humor can help you become a successful teacher. Your

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-10142631652647557212007-11-11T20:09:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:12:39.836+07:00How To Choose a Coursebook and Other Classroom Materials

From Kenneth Beare,Finding the right coursebook is one of the most important tasks a teacher needs to undertake. This quick guide will help you in your decision making process and point you to some of the resources on this site that can help you find the right coursebooks and supplementary materials for your course.Difficulty: N/ATime Required: 1 hourHere's How:Evaluate the makeup of your class.

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-24077080565384356832007-11-11T20:07:00.000+07:002007-11-11T20:09:00.468+07:0010 Tips for Classroom Discipline and Management

From Melissa Kelly,Your Guide to Secondary Education.Classroom discipline and management causes the most fear and consternation in new teachers. However, classroom management is a skill that is not only learned but practiced daily. Here are ten tips that can lead to successful classroom management and discipline. These tips can help you cut down on discipline problems and leave you with fewer

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From Melissa Kelly,Your Guide to Secondary Education.Surviving the Swim UpstreamHave you ever walked into a classroom expecting students to be prepared and begin learning and instead found them looking at you like you are an alien from another planet for even expecting their rapt attention? Unfortunately, low expectations have become the norm for both teachers and students. Many teachers do not

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From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!There are many different approaches to teaching English. However, most of these plans tend to follow this standard lesson plan format. Warm-up Presentation Controlled practice Free practice Feedback This lesson plan format is popular for many reasons including: Students have a number of chances to learn a

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The following phrases are used to conduct a meeting. These phrases are useful if you are called on to conduct a meeting. Opening Good morning/afternoon, everyone.If we are all here, let's get started / start the meeting / start.Welcoming and IntroducingPlease join me in welcoming (name of participant)We're pleased to welcome (name of participant)I'd like to extend a warm welcome to (name of

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Student Correction Durring Class - How and When?From Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!A crucial issue for any teacher is when and how to correct students' English mistakes. Of course, there are a number of types of corrections that teachers are expected to make during the course of any given class. Here are the main type of mistakes that need to be

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-48749246370764486872007-11-11T19:47:00.000+07:002007-11-11T19:48:57.447+07:00Positive Thinking Gets Things Done

Positive Thinking Gets Things DoneFiled Under Helping Yourself I’m sure you have lots of bright ideas. Of course you’re not the only one with bright ideas. How can you get the most out of yours? What makes the difference between someone with bright ideas and someone who puts those bright ideas into practice? Positive thinking. A correct and positive attitude in whatever you do will make things

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-90507977983753905972007-11-11T19:43:00.000+07:002007-11-11T19:46:53.842+07:00Pronunciation - Practicing Stress and Intonation

Pronunciation - Practicing Stress and IntonationI am often surprised at how focusing on the "stress - timed" quality of English helps students improve their pronunciation skills. Students often focus on pronouncing each word correctly and therefore tend to pronounce in an unnatural manner. By focusing on the stress - timed factor in English - the fact that only principle words such as proper

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-37755278734562525512007-11-11T19:41:00.000+07:002007-11-11T19:43:34.233+07:00Prepositions + Noun - For / In / By / On

Prepositions + Noun - For / In / By / OnFrom Kenneth Beare,Your Guide to English as 2nd Language.FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now!Test you knowledge of nouns followed by the prepositions 'for / in / by / on'. Visit http://esl.about.com for more practice quizzes, as well as study sheets and information on grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing. ______ my opinion, he is an excellent

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-8723578118983243802007-11-11T19:35:00.000+07:002007-11-11T19:37:37.016+07:00A typical manager's desk

A Typical Manager's DeskManagers often have desks that are surprisingly empty! These empty desks can show that the manager often travels and is out of the office most of the time. An empty desk can also demonstrate how powerful the manager is by its representative status. Sometimes, in the USA, you can see footmarks on the desk because some managers like to put their feet up on the desk when they

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Reading Comprehension for Beginners - My OfficeLike most offices, my office is a place where I can concentrate on my work and feel comfortable at the same time. Of course, I have all the necessary equipment on my desk. I have the telephone next to the fax machine on the right side of my desk. My computer is in the center of my desk with the monitor directly in front of me. I have a comfortable

anastneetahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00353117823285318016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-451936710629803014.post-2436753315194372052007-11-11T19:33:00.000+07:002007-11-11T19:34:11.625+07:00Countries, Nationalities and Languages in English

Countries, Nationalities and Languages in EnglishThis chart shows the Country, Language and Nationality of many major countries from around the world. Click on the sound image next to the country to hear the correct pronunciation of each group of nationalities. Each group of words are repeated twice.Pronunciation File Country Language Nationality One syllable France French French Greece

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Writing Business Letters - 1The use of this lexical approach is essential for successful language acquisition in English for Specific Purposes. However, teachers are often not equipped with the exact English terminology required in very specific trade sectors. For this reason, core vocabulary sheets go a long way in helping teachers provide adequate materials for students with English for Special

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Logistics Management English Glossary - 1The use of this lexical approach is essential for successful language acquisition in English for Specific Purposes. However, teachers are often not equipped with the exact English terminology required in very specific trade sectors. For this reason, core vocabulary sheets go a long way in helping teachers provide adequate materials for students with

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