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Teaching Novice Learners
Teaching a foreign language to first-time learners is hard. Students wonder how they can possibly language the language when they don't know anything, and teachers grapple with speaking in the target language even when they
High-Stakes Testing: Necessary but Not Sufficient
Standardized tests have been both vilified and venerated, and despite their well-documented shortcomings, they are widely used in many high-stakes circumstances. But with the introduction of other measures of proficiency, performance, and assessment, we gain
For HR Departments, Blended Learning Is the Best Bet for English Learning Initiatives
Are you searching for the best way to provide English instruction to employees? If so, then you're probably considering two options: self-study online courses or teacher-led live classes. But did you consider a mixture of
Why Authentic Content Is Important
Authentic content gives learners exposure to the kind of language that they ultimately want to understand and create for themselves. If you don’t use authentic content, and teach learners with scripted dialogs or simplified materials
Five English Lesson Ideas Based on Authentic, Real-World Content
We know that using authentic content is important in English language instruction, and there are dozens of ways to do it, from having students write Yelp reviews to watching YouTube videos. However, the bigger question
University of Maryland Partners with Voxy
Determined to improve outcomes and experiences for international graduate students, the University of Maryland has partnered with Voxy to offer learners admitted to the Bridge Program a combination of live, one-on-one instruction and personalized self-study
Eliminating the Foreign Language Requirement
In the U.S., we force students to sit through mind-numbing grammar lessons and stilted dialogues, leaving them unable to order coffee at a French bistro. But that doesn't mean we should eliminate language instruction. It’s
Evaluating Translation in Language Learning
While translation is a core element of language learning, translation is itself an art, not a means to an end. So where does translation fit into a language learning process which requires personalized, relevant, and
Implementing Technology Programs in Workforce Language Training [Webinar]
Workforce development is the ideal place to implement a task-based language training program as learners have clear, real-world goals and because language instruction can be incorporated into training for other skills. In this post, an
Personalized Learning and “Big Data”
Let's talk about offering personalized instruction in a classroom environment. At first glance, the two topics seem at odds. How on earth do you teach a class of people while they all do different, personalized
Building an Effective Workplace English Program—It’s Easier Than You Think!
Learning and development is only one of the many competing priorities that Human Resources (HR) managers face. Fortunately, though, there are some easy-to-follow guidelines that can help HR professionals assess the quality of their current
Pronunciation Instruction
You never get a second chance to make a first impression, and unfortunately for many non-native speakers, a foreign accent can sometimes get in the way. It’s one of the first things that people notice,
