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      A few final words from me

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 28 February, 2011 - 20:00

      Hi all,

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      Directions for language learning?

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 21 February, 2011 - 21:51

      This evening, there was a knock on my door from a neighbour asking me to help her child with English homework. I have helped occasionally in the past and am happy to do so as a neighbourly favour.

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      More than words can say

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 21 February, 2011 - 21:32

      Hello everybody,

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      Encouraging L2 in class, part 3: Some other ideas

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 15 February, 2011 - 22:25

      Of course, the decision about whether or not to use L1 in class lies with the teacher and his/her own preferences.

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      Encouraging L2 in class, part 2: classroom language

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 13 February, 2011 - 22:50

      In order to encourage as much English as possible in class, it's important to start as you mean to go on.

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      Encouraging L2 in class, Part 1: L2 only?

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 13 February, 2011 - 22:30

      When I first came to Turkey, I was teaching adults at a dershane in Ankara.

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      Back to school - some goals for the 2nd semester

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 11 February, 2011 - 20:38

      For many of us teaching in Turkey, Monday will be not only Valentine's Day but also the first day back to school after the mid-year break.

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      Teachers as learners, Part 5: Take a look around you

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 7 February, 2011 - 23:15

      A PLN starts at home

      Many people nowadays associate PLN ('Personal Learning Network') with the connections made online e.g.

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      Teachers as learners, Part 4: Conferences, seminars & workshops

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 7 February, 2011 - 23:00

      Conferences, Seminars & Workshops

      One great way to keep up to date with what's happening in ELT or get new ideas for you classes has always been the conference.

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      Teachers as learners, Part 3: Twitter

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      Submitted by DaveDodgson on 5 February, 2011 - 21:32

      So, you've got a blog but how can you spread the word?

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