The Help Board does not have an automatic notice system that lets me know when someone posts but the blog does. I get an email whenever someone posts a comment because comments are set for moderation --not just to prevent spam but also to know when someone posts a comment so I can reply.
Over the last two years I’ve had the pleasure of teaching a variety of young learners online. When I mention this to other teachers I often get looks of amazement. I would like to share some thoughts on my experiences and lessons I’ve learned over the last two years of teaching ESL to young learners online.
Aesop was an ancient Greek fabulist. He is presumed to have been born in 620 B.C. Unfortunately not much is certain about his life but some agree that June, 4th was his birthday. It's an opportunity for us to talk about fables. Aesop's fables's characters are animals, often with a humorous twist, and his tales always have a moral and a lesson to teach.
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This week's newsletter helps you understand phrasal verbs, as well as learn new phrasal verb vocabulary with a focus on verbs relating to 'turn on / off'. There's also a challenging gap fill for advanced students. Finally, there's a look at the difference between 'then' and 'than', two words that are often confused.
The University of Oregon enters the MOOC world April 7 with the launch of a free, two-part Massive Open Online Course designed to help educators more effectively teach English as a foreign language. The course, "Shaping the Way We Teach English,"is geared toward educators pursuing English instruction as a 
I believe how you feel is even more important than what you know when speaking English. That is why I tell true stories from my experience coaching English, give advice and share tips to help you feel more motivated and confident when communicating in English.
My videos cover practical topics to improve your level of English, while always keeping in mind personal challenges related to confidence that you will face as you improve your skills.English Jade - Learn English (engVid) - YouTube
This week's newsletter focuses on some of the most important basics in English. To begin with, we take a look at the use of the keyword no in English in a wide variety of forms and expressions. There's a review of the important differences between common questions with like. Two of the most common verbs - do and make - are also explained. Finally, there's a look at how we agree with others.Read the rest at About ESL
