Monthly Archives: September 2009

can a school take away a lunch period and have kids eat in class during another academic class?

By pcgumban | September 24, 2009

Lckymom asked: My son is going into 9th grade and has to attend AIS for english. The school has decided that he will have a lunch period every other day so he can fit this into his schedule. He will be allowed to get his lunch and bring it to AIS every other day. Is [...]

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Why shouldn’t students be getting suspended for drinking/drug pictures on facebook/myspace?

By pcgumban | September 23, 2009

kadelyn! asked: I’m doing a persuasive essay in my english class on schools punishing kids for myspace/facebook picture that are turned into them of drinking and drug use. And i need some more ideas on why the school shouldn’t suspend kids, and why they should. Please no double answers.Stephanie

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Easiest English language music to sugest to a Japanese man learning English?

By pcgumban | September 11, 2009

Toilet Finger! asked: Hey kids! It’s like this. I am teaching English in Japan at the moment. A student in my class says that he has trouble listening and understanding English. I suggested he watch some English movies or maybe listen to some music in English that does not use much slang and is clear.
He [...]

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what is the best way for foreigners to learn proper english?

By pcgumban | September 9, 2009

southcoast_j asked: I’m learning englsih as the second language. and I’m outside the states.
for those of you who have degrees in English Education or have any experience in teaching englsih to people from outside U.S , what are the basic problems you could find in english learners and what do you think would help [...]

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Who thinks that the spanish speaking english not us learn spanish?

By pcgumban | September 5, 2009

party@myplace asked: I don’t think kids should have to learn spanish because the government can’t keep the mexicans across the border. We didn’t make them come here why should we have to learn their language they should have to learn english.Jesus

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how can you relate thoughts on the inauguration to english class?

By pcgumban | September 2, 2009

Steve asked: My english teacher wants us to relate our thoughts on the inauguration to english class somehow? Can someone please help me out with some decent answers?! Please!
This is exactly what the teacher stated, its a college english class just so you know, and this is all for extra credit! The class started today!
“Post [...]

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