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Greens need to learn English first - Scoop.co.nz (press release)

Greens need to learn English first Scoop.co.nz (press release) When the Greens say Te Reo Māori should be 'universal', what they really mean is they will use compulsion to socially engineer New Zealand, says ACT Leader David Seymour. “Their first election year announcement could have been about housing, fixing ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHQyC0PKWumBEiTfOiqpgeQuqy_Zg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779366694788&ei=NE2RWOiBAoeNWJTZmMAF&url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1702/S00009/greens-need-to-learn-english-first.htm

English-language boot camp draws revenue minister to UNB - CBC.ca

CBC.ca English-language boot camp draws revenue minister to UNB CBC.ca Growing up on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula, Diane Lebouthillier had little exposure to English . So when she was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal MP in 2015 — and was then appointed minister of national revenue — she faced a sudden ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHQDt5Zy19iHfRFp88VsdTqvPJkPg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=QnaQWJiAJ9WWWOSupcgG&url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/language-immersion-politicians-unb-1.3958670

International Teachers Learning Tools of the Trade - University of Arkansas Newswire

University of Arkansas Newswire International Teachers Learning Tools of the Trade University of Arkansas Newswire The participants are attending classes at Spring International Language Center where they will be learning new skills and techniques to help them teach English courses in Panamanian public schools. In addition to classroom training the teachers will ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNESXges1dDuZZ0Xq9NTS1510eDzsQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=AwmPWOjZOJj1zAaRk5fYDA&url=http://news.uark.edu/articles/37616/international-teachers-learning-tools-of-the-trade

Pilot program helping new moms to Canada learn English with their ... - Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.ca Pilot program helping new moms to Canada learn English with their ... Globalnews.ca WINNIPEG — A pilot program in Manitoba is helping new moms to Canada start learning English right away, instead of waiting until they can find child care. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEqAd5pZHGpNBOXENfuHOR5AbWBLg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779359888177&ei=giiMWIDcC6r3zAaCyZmgBA&url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3204629/pilot-program-helping-new-moms-to-canada-learn-english-with-their-babies/

More Treasure Coast students are learning English as a second language - TCPalm

TCPalm More Treasure Coast students are learning English as a second language TCPalm Melissa Fischer-Rasmussen's 2nd grade class from Port Salerno Elementary School practiced English Language Learning by playing bingo with Angela Adams, family engagement coach, and Denise Collins, home school liaison, on Dec. 14, 2016 at the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFUtscHxquD9MpeWlUuJO1Dc_8yUg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=c7GLWKilC8SUW-LPrrgC&url=http://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/education/2017/01/27/english-second-language-education-on-the-treasure-coast/92466378/

Pilot program helping new Canadian moms learn English with babies - Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.ca Pilot program helping new Canadian moms learn English with babies Globalnews.ca WINNIPEG — A pilot program in Manitoba is helping new Canadian moms with young children start learning English right away, instead of waiting until they can find child care. The mom and baby class at the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFYNC1TmAbw-x6r4VvBa7ux0OTJsg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=J_GIWKO8IIqyzAbypoPoCw&url=http://globalnews.ca/news/3204629/pilot-program-helping-new-canadian-moms-learn-english-with-babies/

Apps aim to make English learning easier, more fun - The Japan News

The Japan News Apps aim to make English learning easier, more fun The Japan News The Yomiuri ShimbunFor the many people who may set a New Year's goal of learning English , it's a good idea to take advantage of smartphone applications to learn in one's spare time. With such apps, other study materials don't have to be carried around ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEygU9fCuSs4hT8zHgBv5QjLvHbkw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=bZuIWMCfJ9jvWKyumPAO&url=http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0003471952

One mn schoolkids learn English in digitised way - Daily News & Analysis

Daily News & Analysis One mn schoolkids learn English in digitised way Daily News & Analysis The Right to Reading (RTR) initiative across eight Indian states has revolutionised the way English is being taught for nearly one million children in government-funded schools. These states include Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFS0c18S2RoafIsQ5KagINytFj3ng&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=UESIWNn_O8G0W66IlrgE&url=http://www.dnaindia.com/academy/report-one-mn-schoolkids-learn-english-in-digitised-way-2295820

New vipjr Youth Learning Platform Provides Children with Powerful ... - Business Wire (press release)

New vipjr Youth Learning Platform Provides Children with Powerful ... Business Wire (press release) iTutorGroup today announced the launch of vipjr, an online education platform designed to provide youth with unmatched instruction in English, Math an. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFwHVG0-gSmVx_s-1fCtQ-gReSZ_A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779357517974&ei=KU-GWJjID9bcWsj_mcAB&url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170123005071/en/vipjr-Youth-Learning-Platform-Children-Powerful-English

New vipjr Youth Learning Platform Provides Children with Powerful English, Math and IELTS/TOEFL Instruction - Yahoo Finance

New vipjr Youth Learning Platform Provides Children with Powerful English, Math and IELTS/TOEFL Instruction Yahoo Finance iTutorGroup, the world's leading online education institution, today announced the launch of vipjr, an online education platform designed to provide youth aged 5 to 18 years with unmatched instruction in three key areas: English , Math and IELTS/TOEFL ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGTV4gcIwXkUUnjylSlRZHqBzErNg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779357517974&ei=TPqFWNiJD4KqW6T-gNAI&url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/vipjr-youth-learning-platform-provides-110700243.html

Tips on using newspapers to learn English - The Korea Herald

The Korea Herald Tips on using newspapers to learn English The Korea Herald English newspapers in South Korea have a long history. The Korea Herald, for instance, was founded in 1953. With English increasingly playing the role of an international language and mobile phones offering constant access to a vast amount of ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGjQbG1dkT0eC8KWYoSl0XGrVFcSA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=KN2FWNDbOorpWO-4grgK&url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud%3D20170119000940

Microsoft Helps People Learn Computer Coding - Voice of America

Voice of America Microsoft Helps People Learn Computer Coding Voice of America Microsoft Corporation is partnering with nonprofit Code.org to provide free computer coding learning opportunities around the world. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEOtJ3VQ1PkWjS8sBNF5r5uB15s7Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779356818281&ei=KN2FWNDbOorpWO-4grgK&url=http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/microsoft-is-helping-people-around-the-world-learn-computer-coding/3670993.html

House calls help Syrians learn English - Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press House calls help Syrians learn English Winnipeg Free Press Here is the New Winnipeg Free Press Homepage. Our new homepage is designed to serve you better. You'll now find this page separated into sections for Top News, Sports, Arts & Life, Opinion, Local and Business. Not interested in a particular section? and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGMUuP9WWJr8mcMYVAAq1aJadMi9Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779353171213&ei=h1aDWLjgO46XWMzbs6gD&url=http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/house-calls-help-syrians-learn-english-411380145.html

Stranger corrects errors on friendly postcard from Argentina: 'learn English!' - The Guardian

Stranger corrects errors on friendly postcard from Argentina: ' learn English!' The Guardian But as it made its way from Argentina to Toronto, its error-laden English provoked someone to take to the text with a red pen, correcting errors and scrawling a note that read: “p.s. Learn English !!” The act left Mirella Zisko stunned. The postcard had ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZIqOd_tPEy9o2Sk6bmK3DJLiVnw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nyqBWOj-AorpWM7ogtgN&url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/19/canada-postcard-learn-english-corrected-argentina

'Learn English!!': Woman upset after postcard from Spanish-speaking friend arrives covered in corrections - CBC.ca

CBC.ca ' Learn English!!': Woman upset after postcard from Spanish-speaking friend arrives covered in corrections CBC.ca A Toronto woman says she's filed a complaint to Canada Post after a postcard sent to her by a friend in Argentina appears to have been intercepted and marked up in red ink with the words " Learn English !!" Mirella Zisko told CBC News she was pleasantly ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFXvx8Vraap43B2d09z4Q6OLjT8AQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nyqBWOj-AorpWM7ogtgN&url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/postcard-complaint-canada-1.3941321

Britons 'should learn' Polish and Urdu, says Cambridge professor - Evening Telegraph

Evening Telegraph Britons 'should learn' Polish and Urdu, says Cambridge professor Evening Telegraph “Considering the issue from the point of view of language learning, we rightly expect immigrants to learn English but, as a nation, we often don't see the need ourselves to learn another language, and consider it to be something difficult and only for ... Brits Should Learn Punjabi, Polish, or Urdu to Help Migrants Integrate, Says Cambridge Professor Breitbart News Brits should learn Urdu and Polish to make migrants feel more ... The Sun Cambridge professor claims Brits 'must learn Urdu and Polish ... Daily Star all 10 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFpc-wD9Z0WgKAwxrxt055wZOgVHQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779350420978&ei=fYSAWLC6EY_wWIeRgegC&url=https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/britons-learn-polish-urdu-says-cambridge-professor/

Britons 'should learn Polish, Punjabi and Urdu to boost social cohesion' - The Guardian

Evening Telegraph Britons 'should learn Polish, Punjabi and Urdu to boost social cohesion' The Guardian Recent inquiries looking into obstacles to social integration in the UK have highlighted the importance of immigrants learning English to enable them to integrate and engage fully in society. Now Cambridge professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett is calling for ... Britons 'should learn ' Polish and Urdu, says Cambridge professor Evening Telegraph Brits should learn Urdu and Polish to make migrants feel more ... The Sun Brits Should Learn Punjabi, Polish, or Urdu to Help Migrants Integrate, Says Cambridge Professor Breitbart News Daily Star all 9 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG8e9dirbcXf5x06O3fLUjjL9Yr7w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779350420978&ei=sKt_WMA-gZlY6faryAU&url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/jan/18/britons-should-learn-polish-punjabi-and-urdu...

Brits should learn Urdu and Polish to make migrants feel more welcome, says Cambridge Uni professor - The Sun

The Sun Brits should learn Urdu and Polish to make migrants feel more welcome, says Cambridge Uni professor The Sun "Considering the issue from the point of view of language learning, we rightly expect immigrants to learn English but, as a nation, we often don't see the need ourselves to learn another language, and consider it to be something difficult and only for ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF5olCPf50dGcRe72uics4Zr772Ng&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779350420978&ei=eVR_WOjoM5eoWpr2nPAN&url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2642435/british-people-learn-urdu-polish-migrants-welcome-cambridge-university-professor/

Inside the Cambridge classroom where the world comes to learn English - Cambridge News

Cambridge News Inside the Cambridge classroom where the world comes to learn English Cambridge News As an international city pupils in Cambridge are exposed to a wide array of different languages – but what happens when their parents still struggle with English ? For music teacher Sarah Adams the challenge posed by the city's international communities ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH965rFqQ8w4SDz9iMMo8vKv2p_zg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=eVR_WOjoM5eoWpr2nPAN&url=http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/inside-cambridge-classroom-world-comes-12469013

NK refugees learn English to survive - Korea Times

Korea Times NK refugees learn English to survive Korea Times ... of four North Korean refugees who participated in an English discussion club organized by the Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR) Global Education Center, a nongovernmental organization providing free English learning opportunities to such people. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHowZ4UzBsYi_i37v42gzW7zGLOxQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779351340610&ei=eVR_WOjoM5eoWpr2nPAN&url=http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2017/01/181_222297.html

Brits should learn Polish says Cambridge professor - Daily Mail

Daily Mail Brits should learn Polish says Cambridge professor Daily Mail She said: 'Considering the issue from the point of view of language learning, we rightly expect immigrants to learn English but, as a nation, we often don't see the need ourselves to learn another language, and consider it to be something difficult and ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG0wbuxj65h_539eWAu-2T2XAgfNA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779350420978&ei=ltp-WNDoDMyAW6DdorAB&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4130410/Brits-learn-Polish-says-university-professor.html

More Britons 'should learn immigrants' languages such as Polish and Urdu' - Belfast Telegraph

Belfast Telegraph More Britons 'should learn immigrants' languages such as Polish and Urdu' Belfast Telegraph "Considering the issue from the point of view of language learning, we rightly expect immigrants to learn English but, as a nation, we often don't see the need ourselves to learn another language, and consider it to be something difficult and only for ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHpDlHIu_2DdXRQL5iXJZn4VrFemg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779349970044&ei=dwR-WMiXGsa8Wrv1grgB&url=http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/more-britons-should-learn-immigrants-languages-such-as-polish-and-urdu-35373416.html

More Britons 'should learn immigrants' languages such as Polish and Urdu' - Greenock Telegraph

Greenock Telegraph More Britons 'should learn immigrants' languages such as Polish and Urdu' Greenock Telegraph She backed calls for immigrants to learn English once they arrive, as she warned migrant communities could develop "exclusive social networks and alternative labour markets" without learning the native language. Prof Ayres-Bennett, who also leads the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG1pJPVo1VCTXmRcbi_HyZGOUlWoA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779349970044&ei=Duh9WKCVLcLaWO-GiaAE&url=http://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/15027832.More_Britons__should_learn_immigrants__languages_such_as_Polish_and_Urdu_/

Education plan puts focus on English language learning - WRAL.com

Education plan puts focus on English language learning WRAL.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Beatriz Cardona's American Dream focuses on her son Nestor, who she hopes someday works in medicine. Cardona, an El Salvadorian immigrant, knows her 9-year-old needs to learn English if he is ever to succeed — and fast. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGJQDjTK5Xd5qN51guR7lzQGdMEMg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779347660297&ei=S957WOiVJYeNWL3OmpgJ&url=http://www.wral.com/education-plan-puts-focus-on-english-language-learning/16435707/

Education plan puts focus on English language learning - Washington Times

Education plan puts focus on English language learning Washington Times NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Beatriz Cardona's American Dream focuses on her son Nestor, who she hopes someday works in medicine. Cardona, an El Salvadorian immigrant, knows her 9-year-old needs to learn English if he is ever to succeed - and fast. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH7-U8VxD19cv1JC3kNdkDQFZmi1w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779347660297&ei=M7N7WPjGBYeNWL3OmpgJ&url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jan/15/education-plan-puts-focus-on-english-language-lear/

New Tennessee education plan puts focus on English language learning - The Tennessean

The Tennessean New Tennessee education plan puts focus on English language learning The Tennessean "For me, I want him to learn right away. It's going to help him a lot," the mother said in Spanish. "My son has been here for a year, and he's made significant progress." Nashville is home to the largest share of English learners in the state, about 15 ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFcZ6-Cst4OH-W5jAaYeE4LgaQt0A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779344868970&ei=wyJ5WIj8N8GPWfaKi1A&url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/education/2017/01/13/new-tennessee-education-plan-puts-focus-english-language-learning/95698610/

Start the New Year By Setting Reasonable Learning Goals - Voice of America

Voice of America Start the New Year By Setting Reasonable Learning Goals Voice of America Editor's note: We revisit one of our popular Education stories from 2016 - an article that provides a good way to start the new year: setting reasonable goals for learning English . In the Education Tips series, education experts in the United States ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEqe1xEGRe9c_UO5oIy7HILYqCobQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=Fyx4WMjYLtCQWOXYltgK&url=http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/start-the-new-year-by-setting-reasonable-goals/3637982.html

Bergenfield Library Helped Colombian Pharmacist Learn English - Bergenfield Daily Voice

Bergenfield Daily Voice Bergenfield Library Helped Colombian Pharmacist Learn English Bergenfield Daily Voice HACKENSACK, N.J. — Clara Sofia Ochoa of Hackensack cleans a BMW dealership in Maywood at night. It's a far cry from her old job: she was a pharmacist at a national penitentiary in her native Colombia. The 32-year-old loved working there. She has loved ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF66iUDlx_8LqU2k8VZO7osIKXscg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779343337948&ei=Qdp3WKCzI9KjWoPkneAI&url=http://bergenfield.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/bergenfield-library-helped-colombian-pharmacist-learn-english/696030/