December 2009
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Writing Online
“Nearly half of the young people used computers daily to write for social purposes, but only a fifth used them for homework. Computers were used more frequently by older pupils. In attitudinal responses, the sample suggested that the main advantages of using a computer to write include the ability to edit (89%), clarity of presentation (76%), creativity (60%) and writing more content (55%)....
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How important is Metaphorical Language?
A TED talk by James Geary about metaphor and its importance raises the question how much importance they should be given in ELT.
Key Points:
We utter about 6 metaphors a minute.
Metaphorical thinking is essential to how we understand ourselves and others, and how we communicate, learn, discover and invent.
Metaphor is a way of thought before it is a way of words.
Metaphors give us...
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WatchVideo: How will they learn?
Answer: via a digital device
Reasons:
Most people in the world today do not have access to high quality English teaching.
Access to the internet is cheaper than access to classrooms.
The cost of teachers remains constant while the cost of technology is constantly dropping.
The developing world will be able to afford internet access before they can afford English...
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My experience in english city - A students account...
Genuine and unedited. Originally posted on a Malaysian website.
you may have not heared second life before but i did. because i have alredy lived in sl for long time, more than 7 months. did you talk with native speakers before? i always ask this queston to my friends. most of them answered “no” but i did. why ? because i live in a real english city in sl which called...
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WatchSocial Gaming - What is it? Why do it? This great Prezi explains all.