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August 2014
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Practitioner Research in TESOL: 7 Ways to Get Started
by Sue Garton
Always been interested in research, but not sure how to move from classroom teacher to researcher? Find out how here, with seven easy ways to get started. Read More
Tongue Twisters in Thailand: An ESL Adventure
by Tim Torkildson
Tongue twisters are a great way to warm up a cold ESL class: They are fun and interactive, and they're also a great motivational tool.
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Using Metaphor to Teach Second Language Writing
by Ha Hoang
Learn three ways to implement insights from metaphor research in the L2 writing classroom, and help learners with idea development and word choice.Read More
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Quick Tip: Guiding Student Writing Through "Extended Definition"
by Teresa Dalle and Emily Thrush
Teaching English language learners how to write "extended definitions" helps focus and develop student writing, because they are learning to explain, describe, and compare. This type of activity is especially helpful in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes.   Read More
2014 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit Participation Increases

The 2014 TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit had the highest rate of attendance yet as more than 60 TESOL members, affiliate members, and other TESOL professionals gathered in Washington, DC, for 2 days of education, discussion, and advocacy.   Read More

Association News
ELT Files: Common Core Workshops for Content-Area Teachers. Now available from TESOL Press.
TESOL Awards: Now accepting award and grant applications/nominations. Funding for TESOL 2015 available. Deadline 1 November.
Guidelines for Developing EFL Teaching Standards: TESOL Press releases new guidelines for developing teaching standards in EFL contexts. The resource includes theoretical frameworks, organizational formats, and detailed recommendations.
TESOL 2015 Proposals: Did you submit a proposal for TESOL 2015? Acceptance and rejection letters go out the beginning of October.
TESOL Online Course: Separating Difference From Disability, 27 Oct–23 Nov 2014. Register today!
Resources
Article: 10 things every teacher should know how to do with Google Docs.
Common Core Tool: Making curriculum units more accessible for ELs.
Policy: U.S. Department of Education launches "Excellent Educators for All Initiative" to provide all students access to great educators.
Study Guide: All new Study in the States resource launched.
Map: Where Europeans speak English.

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TESOL Blog

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top TESOL Blog posts:

Student-Generated Grammar Rules, by Alexandra Lowe

Focus on Cultural Education: A Writing Activity, by Elena Shvidko

The Future of English Language Teaching and Learning Locally and Globally, by Deena Boraie

ESL Games: Word Ditto, by Marc Anderson

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