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Collaboration between Pepperdine students and facilities staff improves language learning

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Collaboration between Pepperdine students and facilities staff improves language learning

Students in Spanish 251 at Pepperdine University participate in a language exchange program with Spanish-speaking facilities staff to enhance their conversational skills and build relationships. Marilyn Koziatek/Pepperdine University For college students who are learning a new language, applying classroom concepts to real-life situations, especially listening and speaking, can be challenging. At Pepperdine University, a collaboration … Read more

Trump’s Vulgar Language Sets a New Standard in American Politics – New York Times

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Trump’s Vulgar Language Sets a New Standard in American Politics – New York Times

Donald Trump has shattered the traditional image of the President as a role model for the nation. His behavior, especially his use of crude language, has set a new low for the Office. It is hard to imagine past Presidents like Lincoln or Eisenhower engaging in the kind of vulgar talk that has become a … Read more

Fifty Revived NY Times Learning Network Interactives for English Language Learners

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Fifty Revived NY Times Learning Network Interactives for English Language Learners

I’m republishing my best posts from the first half of the year. You can see the entire list of them here. For several years, ending about seven years ago, I wrote a weekly column for The NY Times Learning Network providing teaching resources for educators of English Language Learners. Most also included an interactive for … Read more