Monthly Archives: February 2012
Taipei: Convenience Capital
February 22, 2012Taipei is known for its hustle and bustle. You feel it from the moment you arrive. The bicycles, the crowded markets, the booming tech industry, the flashing neon lights-it’s quite the metropolitan hub! While Taiwan may seem as distant as it gets on … Continue reading
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February 17, 2012The Kingdom of Jordan, better known as Jordan, lies in the epicenter of the Middle East. Its angelic shape is a symbolic reflection of the peaceful people and political stance they have taken in the past few decades while … Continue reading
Posted in Trends in ESL Education 4 CommentsBrain Breaks
February 1, 2012o Brain Breaks- Take a moment to give the students a brain break. Standing up and moving around brings 15% more oxygen to the brain. This reduces stress, triggers endorphin’s, and strengthens key areas of brain. Aerobic activity strengthens memory. Have the students … Continue reading
Posted in Classroom Tools Tagged ESL, ESL China, ESL in Georgia, how to teach English abroad, teach abroad, Teach English abroad, Teach English in China, Teach English in the Republic of Georgia, Teach English overseas, TeachBrave, teaching English in China, Teaching English in the country of Georgia, teaching English overseas, teaching in Geogia, Teaching in the Republic of Georgia, vacationing in Taiwan | 2 CommentsTeambuilders
February 1, 2012Teambuilders- They are fun, easy, and non-content. Suggested activities: T-Shirt Worksheet- Create a basic T-shirt outline on a worksheet. Have students get into small groups. On the t-shirt worksheet have students write a word that describes them, 2 things they do … Continue reading
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February 1, 2012o Classbuilders- The students must stand up, move around, and work with many classmates. Activities: Class Meetings-discuss agenda items. Show and Tell: have students bring something from home and discuss why it’s important to them. Popsicle Sticks- put one fact about yourself … Continue reading
Posted in Classroom Tools Tagged ESL, ESL China, ESL in Georgia, how to teach English abroad, teach abroad, Teach English abroad, Teach English in China, Teach English in the Republic of Georgia, Teach English overseas, TeachBrave, teaching English in China, Teaching English in the country of Georgia, teaching English overseas, teaching in Geogia, Teaching in the Republic of Georgia, vacationing in Taiwan | Leave a commentActivities for Elementary students
February 1, 2012Whispers- Students sit quietly in a circle. The teacher starts the activity off by whispering a sentence to the student sitting next to her- For example: “The teacher would like a cup of tea.” They then whisper what they just heard to … Continue reading
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February 1, 2012Day 1 of my Chinese New Year Adventure: It’s actually Day 4, but between the exploring, eating, translating, and scooting!, I have put blogging on hold for the first (amazing) few days of this vacation. Anytime I travel, I relish … Continue reading
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