tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.comments2023-12-14T15:03:13.494-07:00ESL TrailHeidi Hytehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-28361058457709242462016-11-05T05:12:33.380-06:002016-11-05T05:12:33.380-06:00Thanks, Heidi! The explanations of ESL and EFL hel...Thanks, Heidi! The explanations of ESL and EFL help me a lot~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900577269156866475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-45914332203638005732016-09-25T10:59:26.253-06:002016-09-25T10:59:26.253-06:00Good site to learn English.Good site to learn English.Nickole Dinardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435675622017105709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-54321509676972342012016-08-28T07:43:31.964-06:002016-08-28T07:43:31.964-06:00Thanks for providing interesting thoughts. Thanks for providing interesting thoughts. Nickole Dinardohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435675622017105709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-69222148530818308962016-07-22T08:34:48.919-06:002016-07-22T08:34:48.919-06:00Thank you for sharing. Your presentations are usef...Thank you for sharing. Your presentations are usefulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02825298527103030217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-40293483201874871002016-03-13T21:33:28.200-06:002016-03-13T21:33:28.200-06:00Thank you, this was very helpful!Thank you, this was very helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-84691222583105109272015-12-23T15:06:41.514-07:002015-12-23T15:06:41.514-07:00Thanks, Kayla.Thanks, Kayla.Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-21137412305466859712015-12-23T13:42:35.728-07:002015-12-23T13:42:35.728-07:00I'm glad you found this helpful!I'm glad you found this helpful!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-38163259755528951852015-12-23T13:42:18.213-07:002015-12-23T13:42:18.213-07:00Yes, "how" questions fall in line with t...Yes, "how" questions fall in line with the intonation of "wh-" questions. Thank you for clarifying!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-32226360217091615072015-11-07T04:39:48.102-07:002015-11-07T04:39:48.102-07:00Does "how" belong to wh questions?Does "how" belong to wh questions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792524697729090050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-3459292046144529772015-10-26T03:32:22.310-06:002015-10-26T03:32:22.310-06:00These types of visit really helpful for the needy ...These types of visit really helpful for the needy students because they are seeking for donations and these programs bring some hope to such type of students.Kayla Hineshttp://essayexpertreviews.com/paper-templates/a-discussion-on-sector-selling-people-welcomenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-57820835620684595712015-07-28T08:58:31.296-06:002015-07-28T08:58:31.296-06:00Tamara, you are correct. The app is now available ...Tamara, you are correct. The app is now available in mobile app form aside from the 14-day software trial. You can learn more about the app here: http://www.readinghorizons.com/reading-intervention-program/mobile-applications/pronunciation-tool.Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-77442534725767543612015-07-28T08:56:06.657-06:002015-07-28T08:56:06.657-06:00Good question, Rod. I don't know why. But plea...Good question, Rod. I don't know why. But please let me know if you find out!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-51651745100917127042015-07-28T08:29:31.401-06:002015-07-28T08:29:31.401-06:00Hi, Anita. PLNE stands for Primary Language Is Not...Hi, Anita. PLNE stands for Primary Language Is Not English. This refers to anyone whose native language (primary language) is not English. I've seen this acronym used most often in context of test-taking accommodations. For example, PLNE accommodations are made for students taking tests when the test is only offered in English. An example of a PLNE accommodation is providing extended time to take a timed test. I hope that helps!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-8125573626743287162015-07-27T17:07:23.401-06:002015-07-27T17:07:23.401-06:00I just came across the acronym "PLNE". W...I just came across the acronym "PLNE". What does that mean in the context of student language learners?Anita Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-62853684576380266182015-07-15T03:09:49.999-06:002015-07-15T03:09:49.999-06:00heidi you help me to my problem
heidi you help me to my problem<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-18365910289807966632015-06-04T10:19:25.481-06:002015-06-04T10:19:25.481-06:00I like your all tips. I like your all tips. Forte School Children classeshttp://www.fortemusic.com.au/music-lessons-for-adults/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-49442865902041035972015-04-28T22:40:17.069-06:002015-04-28T22:40:17.069-06:00Yes, thanks - but WHY do wh- questions end on a fa...Yes, thanks - but WHY do wh- questions end on a falling tone?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588871363279222067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-86911054704509415832015-03-19T11:40:08.967-06:002015-03-19T11:40:08.967-06:00excelent tripsexcelent tripsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-56498886549466890882015-01-05T21:34:25.977-07:002015-01-05T21:34:25.977-07:00I would have benefited immensely from having this ...I would have benefited immensely from having this as I entered college--far more useful, in fact, than nearly half the "core" curriculum texts they had as required reading<br /><br /> <a href="http://toefl-edu.blogspot.com/2011/02/five-tips-for-your-help-in-toefl-exam.html" rel="nofollow">tips for TOEFL Exam</a> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-10785855893301025032014-12-22T10:08:31.219-07:002014-12-22T10:08:31.219-07:00Great thoughts, Trevor. And I agree. The more expo...Great thoughts, Trevor. And I agree. The more exposure to English outside of class when learning English, the better. Best of luck to you in your English teaching!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-80959513608218070492014-12-21T05:30:10.315-07:002014-12-21T05:30:10.315-07:00Really good explanation. I knew the difference bet...Really good explanation. I knew the difference between ESL and EFL but wasn't sure about ESOL. I looked it up as I am applying for International School positions and saw a position advertised as ESL/ESOL and wanted to clarify the ESOL meaning. I think a lot of people do use most of these terms interchangeably, and outside of education circles, ESL is probably the most well known term, likely because it came first. I do agree with your final point that the more important distinction is not which acronym you use, but how dedicated and capable the teacher is. I also think that a lot of schools probably haven't analyzed too much which acronym they are using. For example, based on the actual meanings, the positions I was applying for is in Vietnam and advertised as ESL/ESOL but technically should probably be referred to as EFL rather than ESL since English is not the official language in Vietnam. Again, I don't think it makes too much difference, and probably wasn't an entirely conscious choice, since many longtime educators are not 100% aware of the actual differences. To the "anonymous" commenter who is asking which class would be best, I don't think you need to worry too much about it. If you are studying in a non English country, the course will likely be called EFL or ESOL while if you are taking a class in a country a class with pretty much the same content will likely be labeled as ESL/ESOL. More important that whether they call it ESL or ESOL is whether or not you have a good school with a teacher who cares about his or her students. So don't worry about what the class is called, just find a school and teacher that you feel comfortable with or has a good reputation with former or current students and a good track record. Also, in some countries the distinction between ESL/EFL might not be so clear cut. I currently work in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Although Arabic is the official language, the local population of Emiratis is actually much smaller in number than the actual expats from various countries that are living in the country for work. Because of this, English is spoken quite a lot all throughout the city and most places you go, although many of the speakers are speaking it as a second or third language, it is sort of like an unofficial second language in the city because with so many expats from so many countries, most people have to speak English to communicate with people from so many different places. My final observation, is that in a true ESL situation where you are studying in a country where English is the main language, you may progress faster than if you are studying in a country where English is not used in public. The reason for this is that if English is spoken all around you all the time you get many more opportunities to practice it and use it in real world situations. This is not to say that dedicated students cannot master English in non English speaking countries, but that they need to more consciously arrange to have opportunities to practice the language between classes, perhaps through language clubs, tutors, chatting online, watching movies in English or whatnot. Anyway, really good article, and this is my two cents on it.Trevor Clementshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865226264877629626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-15655723405296563722014-10-25T12:15:43.176-06:002014-10-25T12:15:43.176-06:00thanks
thanks<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-45462195337277428352014-10-03T11:32:49.830-06:002014-10-03T11:32:49.830-06:00Glad you found this helpful, Tonja!Glad you found this helpful, Tonja!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-25377716313868632682014-10-03T11:21:35.531-06:002014-10-03T11:21:35.531-06:00Glad this was helpful to you, Roniel!Glad this was helpful to you, Roniel!Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7236264497426182767.post-7133359216456899652014-10-03T11:20:47.874-06:002014-10-03T11:20:47.874-06:00You're welcome. :)You're welcome. :)Heidi Hytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694484025320042947noreply@blogger.com