Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j6G8inG18845; Sat, 16 Jul 2005 04:44:49 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2005 04:44:49 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <BAY17-F1472A91F480A001C50E738F5D30@phx.gbl> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Michael Marzio Mike@realenglish.com" <michael_marzio@hotmail.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10988] RE: a "model" ESL program - input? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 2843 Lines: 80 Speaking about "Realia", as Ann and Susan remarked, I would include authentic online video for beginners and intermediates. Examples are found at http://marzioschool.free.fr http://realenglish1.free.fr http://realenglish2.free.fr http://michaelmarzio.free.fr Mike >From: "Ann Gillespie" <ann@prolinguanashville.com> >Reply-To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov >To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> >Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10987] RE: a "model" ESL program - input? >Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 17:07:20 -0400 (EDT) > >I would add homework assignments that link the lessons learned in the lab >to >the real world. If you are teaching vocabulary for foods, have students go >on a scavenger hunt to the grocery where interaction with a clerk is >required. It seems that the more students are doing outside of the >classroom, the faster their oral skills improve. > >Ann > >-----Original Message----- >From: nifl-esl@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-esl@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Susan >Ryan >Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 3:51 PM >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10983] RE: a "model" ESL program - input? > > >How about training for volunteers to assist teachers? Testing mentioned? >Would be nice if library facility could have some "realia" for teachers to >use in their lessons such as play money, telephones, ads and coupons from >papers, magazines, kitchen objects, etc. I had to drag a lot of stuff >around! >Susan > > >From: PAUL ROGERS <pwaynerogers@yahoo.com> > >Reply-To: nifl-esl@nifl.gov > >To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> > >Subject: [NIFL-ESL:10978] a "model" ESL program - input? > >Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 17:25:11 -0400 (EDT) > > > >I am going to write several grant proposals to set up > >an ESL program, and am soliciting ideas and input. > >I think a model ESL/computer class for beginning and > >intermediate students would look something like this: > >1. 10 -20 computers hooked up to the internet to > >access pumarosa and other free classes. > >2. 10 computers with appropriate lessons on cds. > >3. CD players/tape recorders at "listening stations" > >to listen to songs, etc. > >4. A video "station" to watch programs like "Ingles > >sin Barreras". > >5. An adjacent classsroom that can accomodate 20 to 30 > >students for live classes. > >6. A lending library with at least 50 copies of > >appropriate texts, dictionaries, cds, audios, videos, > >etc., for all students especially those who have > >trouble attending classes. > >7. Two teachers per class, at least two classes per > >week of at least 90 minutes per. > >8. An English Mobile - a mobile ESL class. > > > >Any other ideas? > >Paul Rogers > > > >__________________________________________________ > >Do You Yahoo!? > >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > >http://mail.yahoo.com > > >
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