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Simple Geography Vocabulary Speaking Game

Posted by Nancy Callan on 23 March 2018 | 2 Comments

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When studying about Canada (or America, Australia, etc.) with a beginner class, students need to know some basic geography words. Here are nine essential simple geography words: 

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Should Death Be a Topic in Your ESL Class?

Posted by Nancy Callan on 3 November 2011 | 0 Comments

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As Veterans Day and Remembrance Day approach, it’s the time of year when we often think about those who have passed away. Should death be a topic in the ESL/EFL classroom? There is no question the topic has to be approached with sensitivity. We don’t know when a loss in the family may be recent for some students. While talking about death can trigger sad feelings, the far less controversial topics of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are often as loaded for some and must be approached with equal sensitivity.

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