Monthly Archives: November 2009

Why are the AP kids as close minded or more so then the non ones?

By pcgumban | November 29, 2009

Rainy asked: According to teachers, professors, doctors, lawyers etc. the AP kids are the creme of the crop. They’re supposed to be the most open minded, the most questioning, wrong. I am the only African american in my AP english class and the kids are not open minded! I thought I would fit in with [...]

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What is the typical course load (classes) in English Universities?

By pcgumban | November 22, 2009

zaichev asked: Like, translated into American terms?
Do kids take five classes, four, three?
I know that modules are different, but how many “3 credit American classes” would a typical English student take, even if it was translated into modules?
I MEAN IN ENGLANDMorris

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What are some ideas for projects on authors in english class?

By pcgumban | November 13, 2009

Zack asked: I’m doing a project in english class on O’Henry, and our teacher wants us to get ideas about it. I’ve searched all over the internet and I can’t find anything.Lonny

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What is a good English movie for an ESL boy of 8 years old?

By pcgumban | November 10, 2009

Ladybug asked: I need a suggestion for a good kids’ movie for an 8 year old boy in Russia who has just started to learn English. Russian subtitles is great, but not necessary. Something simple, but interesting. Thanks!Trinidad

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I need to find videos of classes using the natural approach for english teaching?

By pcgumban | November 1, 2009

SUPERNATURAL2006 asked: could you help me with that? plz I need to find video of classes of natural approach.. or how can I apply this approach in a classroom for english teacher? tell me examples plz if you can tell me where I can download a free video of classes with this approach for [...]

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