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How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Make Language Work: Phonics & Spelling Competencies Part II

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Mak...

This article covers the second half of Parts & Pieces B: Do Phonics & Spelling. To see all the “Parts & Pieces” available for each of the nine primary competencies...

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Mak...

This article covers the second half of Parts & Pieces B: Do Phonics & Spelling. To see all the “Parts & Pieces” available for each of the nine primary competencies...

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Make Language Work: B = Phonics & Spelling

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Mak...

If the English language is regarded as a puzzle (a complex set of components that work best in coordination with one another), here’s a categorization of “Language Teaching & Learning Puzzle...

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Mak...

If the English language is regarded as a puzzle (a complex set of components that work best in coordination with one another), here’s a categorization of “Language Teaching & Learning Puzzle...

How to Teach Your ESL Students Integrated Language Skills

How to Teach Your ESL Students Integrated Langu...

Sometime in the 20th Century, teachers, administrators, materials developers, and publishers got the idea that English instruction could be divided into separate language skills, abilities, or competencies. Listening + Speaking...

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How to Teach Your ESL Students Integrated Langu...

Sometime in the 20th Century, teachers, administrators, materials developers, and publishers got the idea that English instruction could be divided into separate language skills, abilities, or competencies. Listening + Speaking...

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Find an Alphabet Lesson for Adults

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Mak...

(Part A = Know the Alphabet) Like so many subjects of study or interest, the English language can be regarded as a puzzle—a complex set of components that work best in...

How to Put Together the Parts & Pieces That Mak...

(Part A = Know the Alphabet) Like so many subjects of study or interest, the English language can be regarded as a puzzle—a complex set of components that work best in...

Hate to Write? Two Simple Ways to Relieve the Pain

Hate to Write? Two Simple Ways to Relieve the Pain

Look up “Learn to Write” online and you’ll be treated to handwriting models and steps in creating calligraphy—one letter or character at a time. They’re great for helping children, second-language...

Hate to Write? Two Simple Ways to Relieve the Pain

Look up “Learn to Write” online and you’ll be treated to handwriting models and steps in creating calligraphy—one letter or character at a time. They’re great for helping children, second-language...

How to Teach Writing by Using Letters, Numbers, Words, Phrases & Sentences

How to Teach Writing by Using Letters, Numbers,...

Just as in acquisition of other language skills, in writing (printing, cursive, typing, texting) it makes sense to start with the smallest pieces of language (symbols, including letters and numerals),...

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How to Teach Writing by Using Letters, Numbers,...

Just as in acquisition of other language skills, in writing (printing, cursive, typing, texting) it makes sense to start with the smallest pieces of language (symbols, including letters and numerals),...

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