Grammar is embedded in vocabulary
If it’s not obvious from reading this blog, I have a strong bias for teaching vocabulary over grammar. Research is conclusive: Explicit learning of grammar does not help language acquisition. It may help...
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MovieTalk for Comprehensible Input
Movie Talk is a term that refers to using video as a opportunity for the teacher to provide comprehensible input. The input does not come from the movie itself, but from the teacher’s commentary....
Assessment and ESL: An Alternative Approach [Excerpt]
This excerpt is taken from Assessment and ESL: An Alternative Approach and in many ways reflects the philosophy of the All English language program, but from the viewpoint of assessment. THE FOUR THEMES In our...
How to Instantly Learn New Words in English
As I shift through academic and research literature on English as a Second Language I notice that academics and researchers often have a limited perspective on learning new words or new vocabulary. Statements like...
Creating Direct Connections Through Hyper-Immersion
The All English program is unique as an English immersion program. It takes the immersion process to a higher level that we call hyper-immersion. English is traditionally taught in the students first language. When you...
