by Marcel Negrete | Feb 17, 2015 | English Forward, English Forward Blog, Timely Lesson Plans
This lesson introduces students to discussing pay stubs and doing taxes. Download Lesson
by Marcel Negrete | Feb 9, 2015 | English Forward, English Forward Blog, Teaching Tips
We all know that language isn’t learned or used in a vacuum. Every interaction is situated within a specific context. For example, think about how you would ask your boss about their weekend. How is that different than how you would ask your neighbor? How do you...
by Marcel Negrete | Feb 2, 2015 | English Forward, English Forward Blog
One challenge that we all face in ESL classrooms is the fact that our students cover a wide range of literacy. It’s inevitable that we will have students in our classrooms who have had very little formal schooling and are not able to read and write in their own...
by Marcel Negrete | Jan 27, 2015 | English Forward, English Forward Blog, Teaching Tips
Research in Adult Education shows that adult learners are very goal-driven. If they don’t understand how what they are learning helps them to achieve their goals, they will likely lack the motivation to attend class. A common issue that comes up, then, is how to make...
by Marcel Negrete | Jan 23, 2015 | English Forward, English Forward Blog
As many of you are already aware, each state has their own standards and benchmarks for Adult ESL. Here’s a link to the page that lists the Texas Adult Education Standards and Benchmarks for ESL Learners. These standards and benchmarks guide decisions on the what and...
