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Why do people pronounce “turmeric” as “tumeric”?

Posted onApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017

That is a crazy question to ask! Here is the answer. Reason #1: It’s hard to articulate two syllables that end in R consequently, especially since the first one starts with T, and the next one starts with M, so Read More …

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How can I identify the main concepts when reading a chapter in a textbook?

Posted onApril 21, 2017April 23, 2017

Identifying the concepts or main ideas in a chapter of academic text can be challenging in a second language. Here are two links to useful information about main ideas and concepts, and two strategies that I teach my students. https://web.ccis.edu/offices/aca… Finding Read More …

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Posted onAugust 26, 2016October 1, 2016

You can get this course for 50% off right now, for a limited time.  Do you teach pronunciation? I do. That’s all I’ve been doing for the past 9 years. I’ve finally figured out the very best ways to teach Read More …

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Bilingual Toddlers Enjoy Greater Cognitive Benefits

Posted onFebruary 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Bilingual babies are smarter than monolingual babies, in some ways. Recent research studies looked at how bilingual babies switch back and forth between the two languages they’re learning, and what role that has in developing greater mental control in certain parts Read More …

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