The Quora Chronicles – Part 7 “Are there any scholarships for learning English?” Because my Quora profile identifies me as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor and I am active in many ESL discussions, I am often “Asked to Answer” this type of question. Actually, this is one of the more tactful and … Continue reading
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Cracking the Code – The Quora Chronicles Part 5
How Teaching ESL Sometimes Requires the Sleuthing Skills of Sherlock Holmes I love language – reading, writing, grammar, spelling – it all just makes perfect sense to me. So after a 26-year detour working in Corporate America, in 2010 I took the plunge and returned to school for a master’s degree in Education with a … Continue reading
Am I Right?
“Am I right?” During my ten years as an English instructor , this is probably the most common question I receive from my students, especially when it comes to questions of grammar. Unfortunately, however, much to the chagrin of my students, the answer is rarely a clear cut, “Yes, you are,” or “No, you’re not.” … Continue reading
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