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Tara Maceyak

When Is It Developmentally Appropriate to Begin Teaching Grammar to Young Learners?
Tara MaceyakMarketing Manager

What are some of the most effective ways to integrate grammar instruction into the elementary classroom? Listen as Pearson Longman author Mario Herrera provides meaningful strategies for presenting grammar to K-5 students.
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John Brezinsky
Do You Know What Research Says About Online Learning?
John Brezinsky, Higher Education Marketing Manager

Everybody has an opinion about technology and language learning. Not every opinion is based on research facts. Here's a summary of the most important conclusions from research in online learning.
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Sarah Lynn
Getting Students to Work Across Levels in the Multi-level Classroom
Sarah Lynn

In last month's article, I addressed how to differentiate instruction by sorting students according to their skill level. In this month's article, I provide some tips on working with mixed-ability groups.
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Bea Mikulecky


Teaching Reading in a Second Language
Bea Mickulecky, Ed.D.

Effective reading is essential for success in any field, which makes it a key part of any language curriculum. This adaptation of an article by Dr. Beatrice Mickulecky, describes the reading process and outlines the research-based approach to reading that is exemplified in the Reading Power series.
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Tania Saiz-Sousa


Get Those Dictionaries Off the Shelf!
Tania Saiz-Sousa, Marketing Manager

You've made the commitment to add dictionaries to your classroom. Now download a simple scavenger hunt worksheet that will help your students get familiar with their dictionary and teach some very simple dictionary concepts.
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John Brezinsky
Get Your Students Out of Your Grammar Class (and Into Mainstream Classes)
John Brezinsky, Higher Education Marketing Manager

Why do high-level students hit a grammar plateau? The simple answer is that the rules they study in grammar class aren't enough. To move your students out of ESL, they need more detail about how language is really used. Douglas Biber and Susan Conrad have an easy-to-use solution.
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Kelsey Miller
Free Help with Exam Prep for Non-Native English Speakers in College
Kelsey P. Miller, 
Senior Marketing Manager, Americas, Pearson Language Tests

Pearson has developed a number of resources to help non-native English speakers improve their English communication skills. These resources will help students prepare to succeed on the newly-launched Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) and communicate effectively in an academic setting. Now, learn how to get a free unscored practice test with feedback.
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