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Author of the month: Frances Marnie
Frances Marnie, author of our ESOL series Absolute Beginners, tells us about her romance with the French capital, the rich melting pot of cultures she discovered in a small town in Scotland and why helping her students negotiate their daily lives is endlessly fulfilling. Tell us a little about yourself Like many of my colleagues, I fell into the world of TEFL due to a combination of circumstances. It really all began with my love affair with Paris … I was born and grew up in Dundee, Scotland. Within a couple of weeks I had enough sessional work to be able to survive independently. In 2002, I returned to Scotland and discovered the world of ESOL. How would you describe yourself in five words? Always worrying intensely about something. How did you start your writing career? There were two stages. Firstly, I’ve counted writing as one of my hobbies for many years but never thought of approaching publishers until urged to do so by a friend in the EFL publishing business. A few spring to mind!
100 COMPLETELY FREE Distance Learning Resources for Homeschoolers
Home-schooling your kids? Check out these free online resources for parents and kids of all ages—including lesson plans, activities, educational online games, test prep, online high schools, forums and support groups. Lesson Plans Hotchalk: A lesson plan resource for kids of all ages, from pre-kindergarten to high school. Educator’s Reference Desk: Wide range of lesson plans for all ages encompassing a variety of subjects including philosophy, physical education, computer science and the arts as well as the three R’s. Teach-nology: Printable worksheets and teacher-submitted lesson plans for kids of all ages. EdSITEment: Literature and language arts lesson plans. Teachers.net: a few thousand teacher-tested lesson plans and lesson ideas for a wide range of subjects. Teachnet.com: Lesson plans in a variety of subjects, including a “Parents” section of lessons tailored to the home. TeacherVision.com: Lesson plans divided by age, subject, and theme. Educational Websites Online High Schools Starfall
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Je ne sais pas si vous connaissez déjà cette chanson. Je viens de la découvrir et je trouve qu'elle est très sympa pour réviser l'alphabet et pour "jouer" avec les paroles qui contiennent toutes les lettres "cachées". Voici le clip de la chanson: Et voici les paroles: A(A)cceptez donc mes bai(B)sers, Allez cé(C)dez (D), Ne faites donc pas attention à eux (E), Eff(F)euillez-moi de vos yeux, J'ai (G) tout pour vous plaire que je sache (H), I(I)ci une bouche, là un coeur que je cache, J'y (J) déposerai vos lèvres, mon amour, Et ce jusqu'à (K) la fin des jours. C'est ma déclaration, Puis-je être votre maîtresse ? Él(L)aborons ensemble une stratégie, Pour aim(M)er pour toujours, la haine (N) de l'ennui. Vous éprouvez(V) pour moi de la passion, Pas besoin de double vé(W)rification. J'espère que ça vous plaira.
We felt so lucky to foster a young refugee. Don’t let Parsons Green tarnish a proud tradition | Anonymous | Opinion
A year ago my husband and I were reading about child refugees arriving in the UK. On the spur of the moment, we decided to become foster parents. After all, we had enough space, the resources to offer support and felt a responsibility to do something. Trusting and caring for strangers who need it is a British tradition that we felt proud to become part of. Within just a few days, Ibrahim (not his real name) arrived. He was a teenager from Aleppo whose journey to the UK had been long and dangerous. My heart sank when I heard about the attempted bombing at Parsons Green station in London. We have been supported by the local authority and excellent social workers. However, we haven’t needed to. Of course, there have been many cultural differences to overcome and behaviours that have needed explaining. Ibrahim has a kind heart and is in some ways naive. As his English has improved, it has been easier to understand each other and appreciate our similarities as well as our differences.
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Books That Explore the Refugee Experience
A recent UNICEF report says that 28 million children worldwide are refugees. Horrifying images of young people fleeing war-torn regions circulate online, and it can be overwhelming for students to see other young people suffering. But literature and art have long been vehicles to help us make sense of tragedy, and in the hands of gifted storytellers and illustrators, humanitarian crises in Syria, Sudan, and elsewhere can not only deepen student empathy but inspire action. There are many books that can help give kids this deeper perspective—these are a few memorable reads recommended by educators. The Journey Told from the perspective of a young child, this 2016 book set in an unspecified region uses lush illustrations and few words to present a family’s migration as an allegory. Stepping Stones When civil war reaches their Syrian village, Rama and her family must flee with only the things they can carry to join the “river of people” searching for a better life.
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