Below is a long list of a variety of resources available online. We hope they’re helpful! Pronunciation http://soundsofspeech.uiowa.edu/index.html#english The #1 phonetics website. Includes cellphone app and web based app. Here are a few sites with minimal pairs. The first three have sound files. http://www.shiporsheep.com/ http://www.manythings.org/pp/ https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/minimal-pairs.htm http://www.speech-language-therapy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134:mp2&catid=9:resources&Itemid=108 Listening http://www.esl-lab.com/ Lots of listening exercises with downloadable […]
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Greg Thomson. “An Introduction to the Socio-cultural Dimension of Language Learning” Lyman Campbell. “The Redemptive Dimension of Language Learning” Dwight Gradin, Mission Training International. “Language Learning Orientation for Learners and Teachers” Muriel Saville-Troike, “Introducing Second Language Acquisition” Written for students encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical introduction to […]
In the following reading, Nancy Masterson Sakamoto explains the difference between Japanese and American conversational styles. Born in the United States, Sakamoto has lived and taught English in Japan. She is currently professor of American Studies at Shitennoji Gakuen University, Hawaii Institute. The following selection is an excerpt from her textbook, Polite Fictions (1982). [download […]
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Start an ESL Program
Are you thinking of starting an ESL ministry at your church? You’re not alone! Many have felt a burden to reach the unchurched, non-English-speaking population living in their communities and to this end the Southern Ontario Cooperative for ESL Ministries (SOCEM) aims to help. We are a group of Christian believers who teach English as […]
The Opportunities: Immigration Policy Changes – An Opportunity for the Church? Canadian immigration policy has taken a dramatic turn in the last two years. Newcomers on the permanent resident track are slowly decreasing while temporary work permits are rapidly increasing. Family sponsorship of parents is giving way to ‘Super Visas’ where the older generation is able […]
By Marion Chang and Stephen Cheng At the SOCEM Gathering in October 2010, Stephen Cheng talked about life stresses among immigrants. Here let’s consider two questions at bit more: First, what roles should teachers take when our students need mental health support? Second, what resources are available to us when our students need expertise that […]
THIS COMING WEEKEND (JULY 6-8) Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition – July 6-8, Nathan Phillip Square http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/index.aspx Free fishing weekend – July 6-8, no licence required http://www.familyfishingweekend.com/Welcome.cfm MUSEUMS Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) – free admission one and a half hours before closing each night (excluding special exhibitions); half priced admission for Friday nights (4:30-9:30 p.m.) (all […]
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Spring Outing Suggestions
Spring has Sprung! It’s nice to see that temperatures are warming up and that the cold winter months have come to an end! Now it’s the perfect time to celebrate new life with our ESL students. The Toronto ESL Co-op has put together some valuable spring/summer trip suggestions for you. Did you ever consider taking […]
During a trip to Stratford, while were strolling downtown, we came across a company of three: a Canadian woman, a Chinese woman and her son in his early teens. They had come together in a car and obviously the Canadian woman was showing her Chinese friends around this cultured town. The Canadian woman was explaining […]
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Passion Play Outing?
Hi ESL Associates, Have you ever considered taking your students to the Toronto Passion Play? http://www.torontopassionplay.com/performances.htm Just an idea. God bless. -C.Y.