Even when studying stories that seem to be about good and evil, there are nuances. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, although Hamlet's mother commits a terrible action -- marrying the murderer of her husband -- she seems to do so only half-know Continue Reading...
English Outcome Learning Outcomes Participation in this course has provided for a vocabulary expansion and greater capabilities in the use of digital communications technology, and through practice a greater understanding of what is necessary to co Continue Reading...
Wishing they were more or less in use is not an option; they simply are here to stay and are becoming even more insidious. For example, most memos are now sent via email -- and many of the protocols of business English are often not followed when ut Continue Reading...
The thread's broken. What you came to find isn't there. What was yours is gone. You have to go away for a long time... many years... before you can come back and find your people. The land where you were born. But now, no. It's not possible. Right n Continue Reading...
Effective communication is a necessary skill when dealing with groups. Developing a team that meets goals and deadlines efficiently is a must. Although everyone in the group is different, each person has something useful to contribute and it is up to Continue Reading...
A appreciate the fact that this English course also included sections on writing effective narrative papers. I found narrative papers to be fun to write because they involve storytelling and rich descriptive language. I feel more creative writing n Continue Reading...
English -- the CV Professional communication skills in English Looking back over your portfolio and the course as a whole, what have you learned (about yourself/your strengths/weaknesses/the job application process/employer expectations/interviews Continue Reading...
Although my family is not made up of English speakers, they have always stressed that succeeding in school is an important part of being successful in life. It is not just grades that are important. The lessons a student learns in school will help t Continue Reading...
self-defeating behavior patterns I have is procrastinating. I know that many students suffer from this behavior pattern and struggle with it, but in my case, I consider it a serious problem that has influenced my academic work. Because of procrastin Continue Reading...
ESL (English Second Language) Context and significance Relevant background literature Limitations and anticipated problems ESL (English Second Language) In many nations, there are many high school students who have parents who speak no English. Continue Reading...
elaboration upon my experience as an international student of University of Birmingham. At the time I compose this reflection, I have finished my first year as a Business Management student. My reflection will center with the difficulties encountere Continue Reading...
Transferring and Objectives You Hope to Achieve: Since my ultimate career goal is to gain the knowledge, experience and qualifying skills to be hired by a flourishing corporation in their finance department -- eventually following in my mother's fo Continue Reading...
Organization's Philosophy Beneficial Internship Components Internship and future career goals Areas that influenced by professional growth Areas I need to improve upon Experience that changed my perception of the industry Pros and Cons A Brie Continue Reading...
Interview With Jason Method Jason, could you share with me what first inspired you to become an investigator reporter? I like people. I care about them. My philosophy is somewhat of a helping one. I thought I possibly had something to contribute in Continue Reading...
The fact that 10 of the first 16 of the students who graduated from the first year of the course went on to continue their education at four-year colleges and that the rest were either attending community colleges or working fulltime strongly sugges Continue Reading...
Late-exit programs differ from early-exit programs in the amount and duration that English is used for instruction as well as the length of time students are to participate in each program (Hawkins, 2001). Students remain in late-exit programs thro Continue Reading...
English Methods K-2 Teaching English in Grades K-2 There are four components of instruction in English language learning for children in the primary grades. The purpose of this paper is to discuss each of these components -- phonemic awareness, pho Continue Reading...
English as a Second Language - Background Knowledge KNOWLEDGE Shirley Adams established in her research that "Along with vocabulary, a reader's background knowledge has been shown to be an important component of reading comprehension. The backgroun Continue Reading...
Case in Point: Interview with an Employer: Jon Lurie started his career almost 15 years ago as a sole proprietor of a computer trouble shooting expert who repaired computer connections for private clients by appointment in New York City. He eventua Continue Reading...
Even when they are given a large number of students, teachers know that they must make at least some attempt to individualize their lessons, or at least allow for different learning styles. For teachers of English as a second language, this is often Continue Reading...
As attitudes of literacy help students succeed in school, this is an important development to encourage. Thus, students should be encouraged to interpret "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" for themselves, learning that no right or wrong answer ex Continue Reading...
In their opinion, a strictly penalizing system would be the best solution to put an end to crime. Recidivism is one of the main topics which go against the concept that it is best for the criminal justice system to adopt programs which are mainly in Continue Reading...
English Punctuation. Content Area: English, Grammar, phonics. Grade Level:8th Grade Overview of Lesson: The students will be introduced to 30 to 40 punctuation symbols and be expected to understand and repeat their meaning and association Learnin Continue Reading...
The anxiety is compounded based not only on choice, but also on taste and preference. Because of technology, we humans are capable of doing tremendous damage to the planet based on the decisions of what to eat. In fact, this is so serious, that Poll Continue Reading...
Student Performance in Business Class Given that all students in a given business class are exposed to the same professor and the same course materials, one might expect them to perform similarly. However, there is a broad range in how students perf Continue Reading...
Individual Skills and Strength INDIVIDUAL SKILLS AND STRENGHT Listening skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills and organizational skills are very critical to succeed in life. Communication and listening skills are the essential life s Continue Reading...
My mother recognized that my lack of self-confidence was holding me back more than my inability to memorize lines from a Shakespearean play. A certainly didn't expect to get a part in the play when I tried out, and was more than a little surprised Continue Reading...
Narrative I am writing this narrative from a home the size of the bathroom in some people's homes. In the space of twelve square meters, my family and I live. We used to have a farm, a larger house, and stable jobs in Vietnam but three years ago we Continue Reading...
I even spoke with my friends there in English. It was truly a fruitful experience for me. Eventually, my learning of the English language has proved to be very important to me and my education. It was very helpful especially in achieving my goals, Continue Reading...
I had yet to become fluent in English, much as I loved the subject matter. My grades initially suffered, but I persevered. As the eldest child in the family, I wished to show a shining example of success to my younger brothers and sisters. After fr Continue Reading...
Reading Skills Motivation and Background Building: Pre-Reading Phase Appropriate activities may include the following: Vocabulary instruction Prior knowledge connection Skill Development (may be done throughout) Establish purpose for reading Continue Reading...
Jamil, who had supported me financially and emotionally during these tough times, persuaded me to continue my studies when I felt ready. For nearly a decade I struggled to redefine myself in a completely foreign culture. It has been difficult but a Continue Reading...
In such an environment, linguistic knowledge can be acquired directly as tacit knowledge, without formalizing it as grammar rules or vocabulary lists. At the same time, scenario-based learning allows learners to focus on the target context of langua Continue Reading...
This was usually the case with the proliferation of British rule at the time; trade was the predecessor to British Colonialism. For administrative purposes, Singapore became a part of Penang and Malacca which were two other settlements in the region Continue Reading...
Dream: I become a business consultant in a company that specializes in developing marketing strategies for cosmetics products. • My Life Role: College student • My Long-Term Goals in This Role: I earn an associate of arts (A.A.) degree Continue Reading...
outer obstacle that stands between me and my success in college is the English language barrier I still struggle with as a Korean student. Someone besides me who could help me overcome this outer obstacle is a native-speaking student fellow. How t Continue Reading...
It was a great experience overall -- not only because it was so intellectually engaging but also because my confidence as a person and as a student was really boosted by being 'the best' at something that I hadn't even planned to do or had been trai Continue Reading...
But what better introduction is there to writing than to be judged solely upon one's critical writing? Although one does not interact personally with other student writers in the online class format, one does not have the ability to interact with th Continue Reading...
These were major projects and I spent a large amount of time and effort completing them. It was also a significant learning experience for me, since I was able to use the skills I learned during my college years and apply them to a real life situati Continue Reading...
