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Asking cab drivers to learn English is racist, court told - Metro

Metro Asking cab drivers to learn English is racist, court told Metro However, Uber London Ltd has disagreed stating in all the time that private hire vehicle drivers have been operating there was no evidence that restricted written English had led to problems. Tom de la Mare QC highlighted the case studies of three ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNErVzha96QGE0IfQ-lVQy2teXZHYA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779401535946&ei=oS-2WKD4DIG2WdzWp6gH&url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/28/asking-cab-drivers-to-learn-english-is-racist-court-told-6479709/

Children and youth learning English require better support for academic success - Phys.Org

Croatia Week (press release) (blog) Children and youth learning English require better support for academic success Phys.Org Despite their potential, many English learners (ELs)โ€”who account for more than 9 percent of K-12 enrollment in the U.S.โ€”lag behind their English -speaking monolingual peers in educational achievement, in part because schools do not provide adequate ... Young Croatians & the English Language Croatia Week (press release) (blog) Language Study as a National Imperative Inside Higher Ed Cloud-Based English Language Learning Market 2017: What to Expect in Upcoming Years? TechAnnouncer (press release) (registration) (blog) The Korea Herald all 10 news articles ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFvGHfWZocGvppqfTbCBs7b5iygnw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779401555794&ei=oS-2WKD4DIG2WdzWp6gH&url=https://phys.org/news/2017-02-children-youth-english-require-academic...

Massimiliano Allegri may struggle to grasp English if he joins Arsenal - Metro

Metro Massimiliano Allegri may struggle to grasp English if he joins Arsenal Metro The Italian has remained tight-lipped on his future plans, however when asked about a potential switch to Spain he let slip that learning new languages is not his strong point. 'I'm learning Spanish? I struggled to learn Italian at school!' he told ... Arsene Wenger turns down ยฃ30m a year record offer to manage in China and opts to finish the season with Arsenal Telegraph.co.uk Exclusive: Juventus Coach tells friends he's going to Arsenal Calciomercato.com english news all 185 news articles ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGXpTmhk7JoeXVF6vPrFk26Igjnyw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779399856201&ei=oS-2WKD4DIG2WdzWp6gH&url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/28/massimiliano-allegri-may-struggle-to-grasp-english-if-he-joins-arsenal-6479616/

'We want them to think in Tamil and speak in English' - The Hindu

The Hindu 'We want them to think in Tamil and speak in English' The Hindu Sooryanarayan is a graduate from Amrita University and he recalls how at a discussion amongst a few of the students at their professor's home led to the idea of an initiative to facilitate learning English with the help of technology that could benefit ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH3jyHQH7_O9YgDH_QSF8E0i5O9Ug&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779403107009&ei=oS-2WKD4DIG2WdzWp6gH&url=http://www.thehindu.com/education/schools/EduSeva-Technologies-works-with-high-achieving-students-of-government-and-aided-schools-and-teaches-them-English/article17382054.ece

Nine MLK Elementary students get to move on - Youngstown Vindicator

Nine MLK Elementary students get to move on Youngstown Vindicator Third-grade student and recent ELL graduate Jaysean Hermilus-Garcia said proudly that his favorite word to learn and say in English is โ€œawesomeโ€ because that's how he feels about his recent accomplishment. And that's how the students should feel about ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGkyutAGMU0Ji_7CL_krD46TF4LZA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=9Zq1WPDCI8XJzAaftILYDw&url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/feb/28/elementary-ell-class-graduates-/?newswatch

Preparing for IELTS: Part 2 - Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post Preparing for IELTS: Part 2 Bangkok Post And it's the same with speaking: you learn to speak English by speaking English , and by getting feedback on your language use. Here, it is even more important to get a private tutor, but you can also do some things by yourself. here are 3 ways to ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH4omTsymfqoPz0TGcblUFsW47GzQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=hX61WIiXL5fHzAamr4SADA&url=http://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-together/1206416/preparing-for-ielts-part-2

'We want them to think in Tamil and speak in English' - The Hindu

The Hindu 'We want them to think in Tamil and speak in English' The Hindu Sooryanarayan is a graduate from Amrita University and he recalls how at a discussion amongst a few of the students at their professor's home led to the idea of an initiative to facilitate learning English with the help of technology that could benefit ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGLIqRGPBR9EqgU1w27xpKYKZMRYQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=TWC1WIihAuSazAaJ3obwCw&url=http://www.thehindu.com/education/schools/EduSeva-Technologies-works-with-high-achieving-students-of-government-and-aided-schools-and-teaches-them-English/article17382054.ece?utm_source%3DRSS_Feed%26utm_medium%3DRSS%26utm_campaign%3DRSS_Syndication

[Robert J. Fouser] Will second-language learning disappear? - The Korea Herald

Inside Higher Ed [Robert J. Fouser] Will second-language learning disappear? The Korea Herald One such area of human work is second-language learning. In Korea, great amounts of time and money are invested in learning English . As English is a required language from elementary school through the first years of university, it supports many ... Language Study as a National Imperative Inside Higher Ed all 5 news articles ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHG8_NHT8stwpSLur3JTdGRwBBcYQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779401555794&ei=TWC1WIihAuSazAaJ3obwCw&url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud%3D20170227001022

Lawmakers take first step to ease testing burden for young English language learners - Chalkbeat Colorado

Chalkbeat Colorado Lawmakers take first step to ease testing burden for young English language learners Chalkbeat Colorado State lawmakers from both political parties are seeking to undo a controversial State Board of Education decision that called for schools to test thousands of Colorado's youngest students in English โ€” a language they are still learning . House Bill ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF4qiY8EPUFSiWyMXS6BYBT0UvYng&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779401535879&ei=fES1WIjzOsSdzAaJlpSYDQ&url=http://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/co/2017/02/27/lawmakers-take-first-step-to-ease-testing-burden-for-young-english-language-learners/

Nine MLK Elementary students get to move on - Youngstown Vindicator

Nine MLK Elementary students get to move on Youngstown Vindicator Third-grade student and recent ELL graduate Jaysean Hermilus-Garcia said proudly that his favorite word to learn and say in English is โ€œawesomeโ€ because that's how he feels about his recent accomplishment. And that's how the students should feel about ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGH0zFt4SkJ4WXL-C-o6w456wyXsg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779402358382&ei=5Se1WIC4F4i8zAaKpLfoAg&url=http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/feb/28/elementary-ell-class-graduates-/?mobile

SA's real maths problem is language - Business Day (registration)

Business Day (registration) SA's real maths problem is language Business Day (registration) "Those parents who want their children to learn English simply take them to private schools or former Model C schools, which suggests that you can actually buy your way into English," she says. "They are pursuing English rather than epistemic knowledge.". source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGc5RYFk_ArBOi8nzMptlHGvv3qYA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=DemzWKAfsdzMBtW0gZgG&url=https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/education/2017-02-27-learning-in-mother-tongue-lifts-learners/

Lesson 46: May I Borrow That? - Voice of America

Lesson 46: May I Borrow That? Voice of America Do you ever act out the new words you are learning in English ? Try it with the new words for office supplies in this lesson. Say each word and make an action with your hands as if you are holding or using that thing. Does it help you learn the new words? source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEFT-bj1staZLbvm1lTVaqc-Xl7Uw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=d3SzWIC7FuSazAaJ3obwCw&url=http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/lets-learn-english-lesson-46-may-i-borrow-that/3723588.html

To make English great again, learn and respect the rules - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis Star Tribune To make English great again, learn and respect the rules Minneapolis Star Tribune "In less-formal English you could say somebody such as me. You could also say somebody like me, but somebody such as myself is grammatically wrong. Reflexive pronouns such as myself, yourself and herself are used when the object of a sentence is the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHxEw5GmKQncgesLAV8Mu48sw6LMw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=d3SzWIC7FuSazAaJ3obwCw&url=http://www.startribune.com/to-make-english-great-again-learn-and-respect-the-rules/414759373/

Why this immigrant teen is grateful for his Lehigh Valley home - lehighvalleylive.com

lehighvalleylive.com Why this immigrant teen is grateful for his Lehigh Valley home lehighvalleylive.com "I wanted to learn English . I wanted to get educated and be a better person," Orellana said. "I told my mother we need to move." The family again moved --this time to Elizabeth, N.J. -- but Orellana said his limited English and a Spanish accent led the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEyK29XTTVPxGvW0BCLmu9P440ZJg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=3OqyWPHmF_mOzAag9JyYAw&url=http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2017/02/why_this_high_school_senior_is.html

School district helps English learners - News-Press Now

News-Press Now School district helps English learners News-Press Now At the early elementary level, students who lack English skills are not that far behind their peers. Teachers and other staff focus on helping them learn the basic academic vocabulary they need to learn alongside other students who speak English as ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFoRF655NQqtjkUx4XHiyhBZGNL7g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=mrGyWNDxCY2xzAbb7K6ICg&url=http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/school-district-helps-english-learners/article_fba18bc8-ece7-5103-9732-08b9b6c758c3.html

English Language Learners: How Your State Is Doing | Flatland KC - Flatland (blog)

Flatland (blog) English Language Learners: How Your State Is Doing | Flatland KC Flatland (blog) The number of English language learners in public schools is nearing 5 million. Many are struggling academically, despite well-intentioned efforts to help them ... English Language Learners: How Your State Is Doing | Boise State ... Boise State Public Radio all 4 news articles ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG2ayrGLb6MdXwkR23Ebye8I-BNyw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779396569065&ei=L0iyWOjCFoivWaL3hrAG&url=https://www.flatlandkc.org/news-issues/english-language-learners-state/

Center for English as a Second Language celebrates diverse UA culture - Arizona Daily Wildcat

Arizona Daily Wildcat Center for English as a Second Language celebrates diverse UA culture Arizona Daily Wildcat Students from other countries not only have to learn a new language, they must also adjust to a whole new culture. One department where different languages and practices can be seen regularly is the Center for English as a Second Language. Sometimes ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHhHgME-itKEcakfPHxLs2sPYdYGA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779398315641&ei=CMixWIjZGey9zAbBmI-QAQ&url=http://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2017/02/center-for-english-as-a-second-language-celebrates-diverse-ua-culture

English Language Learners: How Your State Is Doing - Flatland (blog)

Flatland (blog) English Language Learners: How Your State Is Doing Flatland (blog) About 1 out of every 10 public school students in the United States right now is learning to speak English . They're called ELLs, for โ€œ English Language Learners.โ€ There are nearly 5 million of them, and educating them โ€” in English and all the other ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFnQRD5Yg1cvHAco5VbJLabyHq_fg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779396569065&ei=CMixWIjZGey9zAbBmI-QAQ&url=http://www.flatlandkc.org/news-issues/english-language-learners-state/

LUPE Sees More Interest in People Learning English for Citizenship Test - KRGV

LUPE Sees More Interest in People Learning English for Citizenship Test KRGV PHARR - A Rio Grande Valley immigrant rights group said more people are interested in becoming U.S. citizens. The process also has many people doing all they can to learn the language. People who want to become U.S. citizens have to take an English  ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFYGPxQ8XHKyhASGL8GIIFPwzqRnA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CMixWIjZGey9zAbBmI-QAQ&url=http://www.krgv.com/story/34591372/lupe-sees-more-interest-in-learning-english-for-citizenship-test

Want to teach your tot Spanish? MamaLingua app can help - austin360 (blog)

austin360 (blog) Want to teach your tot Spanish? MamaLingua app can help austin360 (blog) Passariello-McAleer and Hoffman are working with schools that are either bilingual or have a strong Spanish-speaking population to get them the app. Parents can use it to learn English and their children, who are learning English in school, can use it ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE2xbN0QwXxmy2K3IYAOs1m5EFxCQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779395710691&ei=REivWKjFKvyRzAadz67gCA&url=http://parenting.blog.austin360.com/2017/02/23/want-to-teach-your-tot-spanish-mamalingua-app-can-help/

Utah attracts Brazilians learning English to boost job prospects - Universe.byu.edu

Universe.byu.edu Utah attracts Brazilians learning English to boost job prospects Universe.byu.edu Editor's note: This story pairs with another titled โ€œBrazilians thrive at BYU's English Language Center, gain American-style education.โ€ Emerson de Lima wasn't expecting the culture shock he experienced when he arrived in Utah in May 2016. Strangers ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFWnFH2kRh2M4HyTl5fGMuOS8L5Jw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779395593436&ei=REivWKjFKvyRzAadz67gCA&url=http://universe.byu.edu/2017/02/23/utah-continues-to-attract-brazilians-learning-english-to-boost-job-prospects/

5 Million English Language Learners: A Vast Pool Of Talent, At Risk - NPR

5 Million English Language Learners: A Vast Pool Of Talent, At Risk NPR About 1 out of every 10 public school students in the United States right now is learning to speak English . They're called ELLs, for " English Language Learners." There are nearly 5 million of them, and educating them โ€” in English and all the other ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHIbljKlSl5tQL0DxPTD1GWC142nQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=O9SuWODlJ4bczAaLj4GQBw&url=http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/02/23/512451228/5-million-english-language-learners-a-vast-pool-of-talent-at-risk

Volunteers needed to teach English - Mission Network News

Mission Network News Volunteers needed to teach English Mission Network News โ€œEnglish camps are really a perfect way for people to be involved in short-term missions,โ€ TeachBeyond's Diane Kraines explains. โ€œThere is a huge demand for learning English globally; and in many locations, it's a way for young people to improve their ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEk0_zIVo8Q87Dha4Cz8v5dygwNFw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=-oWuWPjMA8ePzAbumoLYCw&url=https://www.mnnonline.org/news/volunteers-needed-teach-english/

Speak in English, students urged - The Borneo Post

Speak in English, students urged The Borneo Post โ€œThe late Chief Minister, Tok Nan has made it clear that English is our second language and as a minister in charge of youth, I would like you to start learning English because it is an international language. โ€œIt is time for us to wake up our students ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE48qMW1dhfLNHxJ5svYG3kDf0GCA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=U2GuWID3Aqu9zAbyqJzgBQ&url=http://www.theborneopost.com/2017/02/23/speak-in-english-students-urged/

School boards see hike in number of students needing English language instruction - CBC.ca

CBC.ca School boards see hike in number of students needing English language instruction CBC.ca "That's pretty significant," she said. "It's indicative of need." Rollins said WSD has volunteered to advocate alongside the province for more federal funding directed at children and adults who need to learn English . On Thursday morning, Premier Brian ... and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEBfNbCT7ZwUQmnvAlKOzUW7jhLYA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779394725621&ei=s0OuWNDZEZGBzAaC8qXgAg&url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/eal-refugees-winnipeg-1.3995047

Maine teacher appears on 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' says show helped her learn English - WGME

WGME Maine teacher appears on 'Ellen DeGeneres Show,' says show helped her learn English WGME PORTLAND, Maine (BDN) -- A Casco Bay High School English teacher who came to Maine as a Sudanese refugee made a guest appearance this week on a television show that she said helped her learn to speak English . Ekhlas Ahmed, a huge fan of โ€œThe ... Ellen Helps Pay Off Muslim Refugee's Student Debt | The Huffington ... Huffington Post all 9 news articles ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGzonW0RMtqgYNn30rN6-_k8b2f_Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779385959681&ei=ES2uWIDQD4OxzAa0uLCYAQ&url=http://wgme.com/news/local/maine-teacher-appears-on-ellen-degeneres-show-says-show-helped-her-learn-english

Jim Rollins - Education Week (subscription)

Education Week (subscription) Jim Rollins Education Week (subscription) Teachers who most closely work with English-learner students developed a family-literacy program that brings parents into schools to learn English alongside their children, strengthening their own literacy while also building connections with teachers ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHQrtDf4wBMbvYD666N406iBEg1Pw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=A5etWIniFvXqzAbFy5DgDw&url=https://leaders.edweek.org/profile/jim-rollins-superintendent-managing-growth-demographic-change/

'Chinese will not threaten Pakistani languages' - DAWN.com

DAWN.com 'Chinese will not threaten Pakistani languages' DAWN.com The discussion turned towards Chinese when Pashto writer Saleem Raza spoke about how the East India Company occupied the subcontinent, giving people no choice but to learn English and culminating in English becoming the official language. and more ยป source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH8t2h59UdookBvycODboTPQviJ6g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779393023911&ei=pV2tWOiBApT3zAa46YqwDA&url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1316250/chinese-will-not-threaten-pakistani-languages