Articles written by Marc Roberts

Everyone who has ever studied a second language knows the challenge involved in trying to increase "word power," but there are some basic strategies that can really help.

May 7, 2007 - Marc Roberts

If English as a Second Language instructors want to stimulate active student learning of pronunciation, grammar, or even culture, music is a fine way to reach those aims.

May 4, 2007 - Marc Roberts

Whether you are applying for a teaching program at home or abroad, it is essential that you be able to "show" convincing evidence of your language teaching ability.

Apr 20, 2007 - Marc Roberts

Why reinvent the wheel? Take advantage of research that others have done and look at some of these websites for ideas on possible listening and speaking materials.

Apr 8, 2007 - Marc Roberts

Unlike many abstract approaches for teaching ESL grammar, a review of simple, compound and complex sentence types offers students the option of independent self-study.

Mar 17, 2007 - Marc Roberts

With so many websites competing to offer ESL teachers and students practical supplements for both in-class work and self-study, it can be hard to choose the best options.

Mar 13, 2007 - Marc Roberts

The first in a series of articles aimed to help novice and practicing ESL professionals find the best materials in the ESL textbook publishing market.

Mar 1, 2007 - Marc Roberts

The TESOL Journal aims to bring together in quarterly volumes analyses of significant movements and perspectives in ESL theory and practice.

Feb 26, 2007 - Marc Roberts

Browse recently published ESL books and ESL materials, and learn more about ESL journals and ESL publishers to keep informed on many topics in the ESL field.

Feb 17, 2007 - Marc Roberts

It isn't easy to get a full-time ESL teaching position at the college or university of choice, but opportunities abound to jump start your ESL career and gain experience.

Feb 10, 2007 - Marc Roberts

Grammar rules for formally-educated adult ESL students should include sentence-level structures that intimate meaningful connections to significant real-world contexts.

Feb 3, 2007 - Marc Roberts

Unlike assigning personal essays or expository reports, having ESL students write letters or emails that may get a response supports the aim of the writing itself.

Jan 26, 2007 - Marc Roberts

When ESL students use speech rhythm or speech patterns as they read aloud, they often feel a greater sense of control over their pronunciation of words and phrases.

Dec 9, 2006 - Marc Roberts

Designing language-learning reading activities around holiday stories is a great way to help ESL students build vocabulary, make cultural connections, and ask questions.

Dec 5, 2006 - Marc Roberts

Every language has a speech rhythm, or even better various speech patterns, that becomes the basis for basic pronunciation and general communication in that language.

Dec 5, 2006 - Marc Roberts

The hectic world of ESL teaching demands that teachers commit to working together by sharing valuable resources, especially ESL lesson plans and classroom activities.

Dec 1, 2006 - Marc Roberts

English as a second language teachers should aim to connect ESL teaching theory and methods with real classroom practice to achieve the best possible learning outcomes.

Nov 27, 2006 - Marc Roberts

Asking for directions is one of many basic ESL teaching strategies designed to help your ESL students feel confident to ask questions in a variety of real-life settings.

Nov 25, 2006 - Marc Roberts

ESL lessons should be designed and implemented so that students can ask questions, which will in turn allow for the achievement of significant learning outcomes.

Nov 17, 2006 - Marc Roberts