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| LEADERSHIP UPDATES |
| LETTER FROM THE IEPIS CHAIR |
| Jim Bame, Chair, 2012-2013, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, USA |
| IEP news from the 2012 Convention. Read More |
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| ARTICLES |
| LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM WHILE ATTENDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS |
Cheryl Murray, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA
Jessica Nattaradol, ELS Language School, Charlotte, NC, USA |
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English language learners attend programs overseas hoping to
interact meaningfully with native speakers and benefit from immersion in
an English-speaking country. Making connections often proves more
difficult than expected. Results from a 2010 qualitative study reveal
the value of homestay, volunteer activities, and conversational
partnerships. Read More |
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| THE EMOTIONS OF LEARNING ENGLISH |
| Laura Jacob, ELS, University of LaVerne; LaVerne, CA, USA |
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One of the benefits of my job is that I am able to take
language classes for free, so my husband and I have elected to take
Japanese classes... Read More |
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| IN PURSUIT OF THE EXCELLENT GAME |
| Eui Jung (Ana) Kim, English Language Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA, and Sarah Petersen, English Language Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA |
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Is a game worth precious classroom time? Whether viewed as a
game or serious work, any activity that successfully engages an
individual’s skills evokes enjoyment while furthering skills
acquisition. This article discusses criteria for rating the
effectiveness of “gameful” activities. Read More |
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| Community News |
| ABOUT THIS MEMBER COMMUNITY |
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| IEPIS STEERING COMMITTEE 2012-2013 |
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| Our Fall-Winter edition will be filled with more great information—with your help! Submit an article or book review. Deadline: Sept. 15, 2012 |
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