Categories: Education, Language Learning, Teaching
Putting the blog on "pause"
by Craig on Nov.02, 2011, under News, Leisure, Technology, Education
I have decided to put the blog part of my web site on "pause" while I re-evaluate it's role in my overall Internet presence.
Having recently joined LinkedIn (business networking) and Google+ (social networking), I haven't had enough time to update this… more »
Google+
by Craig on Aug.01, 2011, under Language Learning, Leisure, Technology
Google+ is just over a month old. On this one-month anniversary, many bloggers and other tech writers have shared their thoughts on how it's doing so far, and what it's future might be. I just want to add my own experiences and feelings,
Those of you w… more »
Building Vocabulary: Pick Your Battles
by Craig on Jul.20, 2011, under Language Learning, Education, Teaching
Vocabulary building is a life-long process. When first learning a new language, we need to pick up new words quickly to be able to communicate, so we study and memorize long lists of words. But, even advanced learners and native speakers will continue t… more »
Translation, Dictionaries and Foreign Language Learning
by Craig on Jul.12, 2011, under Language Learning, Technology, Education, Teaching
In the early stages of foreign language learning, we usually depend heavily on translating. We use translation dictionaries, software and electronic devices to get a translation of a foreign word in our own language. When I studied French, I carried my… more »
Difference between "besides" and "additionally"
by Craig on Jul.05, 2011, under Language Learning, Education, Teaching
I often hear my students use the adverb "besides" to add information or details, but it just never sounds right to me. Normally, we would more commonly use words like additionally, furthermore and moreover (among others). So what's the difference?
If y… more »
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