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Aurora McDonald's employees graduate from English Under the Arches program - Chicago Daily Herald

Chicago Daily Herald Aurora McDonald's employees graduate from English Under the Arches program Chicago Daily Herald Archways programs are open to all McDonald's employees helping them finish high school, earn an Associate's or Bachelor's degree or even learn English , so they can achieve their goals. Nearly 100 local crew members in the greater Chicago region have ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFPAQio8T2rB7sBA-2IBLRq37gceg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=D44vWdj_O4mxzAbW57PADA&url=http://www.dailyherald.com/submitted/20170531/aurora-mcdonalds-employees-graduate-from-english-under-the-arches-program

New English language learning program coming to B/CS - KBTX

KBTX New English language learning program coming to B/CS KBTX (KBTX) - The English Language Institute at Texas A&M shut down on May 31 due to budget constraints. The program helped international students and people in the community learn English . Instructors wanted to make sure resources could still be available ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHWTb6kMOLi7_ayFYjDeXqFwM0b-w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=D44vWdj_O4mxzAbW57PADA&url=http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/New-English-language-learning-program-coming-to-BCS-425576873.html

How Indian-Americans Learn To Have A Way With Words - Wisconsin Public Radio News

How Indian-Americans Learn To Have A Way With Words Wisconsin Public Radio News She said there are all sorts of sociological and anthropological explanations for why Indian Americans have been outshining other groups at spelling contests over the last few decades — including a focus on learning English in Indian public schools ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH7iPRdBCV5V-Qp42w4P0NbfwPhBQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779515212796&ei=D44vWdj_O4mxzAbW57PADA&url=https://www.wpr.org/how-indian-americans-learn-have-way-words

How Indian-Americans Learn To Have A Way With Words - Wisconsin Public Radio News

Wisconsin Public Radio News How Indian-Americans Learn To Have A Way With Words Wisconsin Public Radio News She said there are all sorts of sociological and anthropological explanations for why Indian Americans have been outshining other groups at spelling contests over the last few decades — including a focus on learning English in Indian public schools ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHYTgIsrusywtCkdWx5H2FkVGJd2w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779515212796&ei=D0cvWZC-L8GpW_farVg&url=http://www.wpr.org/how-indian-americans-learn-have-way-words

The 82 Released Chibok Girls Will Learn English – FG - Nigeria Today

Nigeria Today The 82 Released Chibok Girls Will Learn English – FG Nigeria Today The 24 girls who could not speak good English , can now speak good English and I am sure by the time they handle the new ones (82), they will also speak good English and will be able to pass JAMB, WASSCE and NECO when they go back to school.”. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG1Uhz8kYwNCs7aoZhFJkFMw9jUZw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779513215599&ei=D0cvWZC-L8GpW_farVg&url=https://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2017/05/the-82-released-chibok-girls-will-learn-english-fg/

Scientific Learning's English Language Learning Programs Fuel Rapid Growth in China - Stockhouse

Scientific Learning's English Language Learning Programs Fuel Rapid Growth in China Stockhouse By basing its approach on the Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant programs from Scientific Learning Corp. (OTC PINK:SCIL), a Shanghai-based company has found the key to meeting China's insatiable demand for English language learning programs. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHMrzTUBjZ9P-BR29bhSUHosnuYeA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779513684345&ei=pZktWdjBJomqWZe6txg&url=http://www.stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2017/05/30/scientific-learnings-english-language-learning-programs-fuel-rapid-growth-in

English learners: A jumble of strategies produces distressing results - The CT Mirror

The CT Mirror English learners: A jumble of strategies produces distressing results The CT Mirror Enrique Sepúlveda had an unsettling experience while enrolling his daughter in school in Hartford, an urban district that has more students struggling to learn English than any other in Connecticut. Jacqueline Rabe Thomas / www.CtMirror.org. Enrique ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNECLyNoQKJXvjEM6Q0gtnVJNjMzhA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=31otWbDXMYG2zAal4aBI&url=https://ctmirror.org/2017/05/30/english-learners-a-jumble-of-strategies-produces-distressing-results/

A Historic Literacy Effort in California Brings Personalized Learning to English Language Learners - The 74

A Historic Literacy Effort in California Brings Personalized Learning to English Language Learners The 74 The country's first countywide digital early learning program can trace its roots back 26 years, to the day Barbara Nemko, now the Napa County, California, superintendent of schools, was listening to her young nephew have a conversation with an adult. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGPltnPuDZRtdi2eJq3I9bGCiTSgg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=3cEsWdDfD8rZzAaY4rUo&url=https://www.the74million.org/article/a-historic-literacy-effort-in-california-brings-personalized-learning-to-english-language-learners

After Farrago made debut on Twitter, the whole nation went Farrago - Brainbuxa

Brainbuxa After Farrago made debut on Twitter, the whole nation went Farrago Brainbuxa After Shashi Tharoor took Twitter to respond back to the Arnab Goswami, little he had idea that his peculiar choice of English words would drive the whole nation crazy. Surely, after the suspense of Kattapa and Mahendra Bahubali, 'farrago' was the next ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGi5vksU8Sp6qbLzGyqzbcR9ec84A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779511296296&ei=D_MrWcD5Fvr3zAakxKvIAg&url=https://www.brainbuxa.com/education-news/after-farrago-made-debut-on-twitter-the-whole-nation-went-farrago-6489

'Have you ever played football?' 49ers rookie has a strong answer now - Sacramento Bee

'Have you ever played football?' 49ers rookie has a strong answer now Sacramento Bee Taumoepenu's knowledge of English was limited to what he gleaned from the rap albums he and friends listened to and the movies – “Superman” and “Star Wars” were the favorites – they could get their hands on. “I watched the movies and sometimes had no ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEpeHEYHdWLPg4ft4-gyGieLwsUTg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=wh0rWdizAcb9zAbMkJzQBg&url=http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article153079599.html

English (simple) books, perhaps films, to help 55 y/o learn English, pls. recommend - GameDev.net

English (simple) books, perhaps films, to help 55 y/o learn English, pls. recommend GameDev.net My mother never learned English in school. (in Soviet Germany, English learned you! No wait, that joke doesn't work here... Nastrovie!) She started to learn English a while ago, with some app on her Android phone. In the long run, I'm sure it makes ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFWGQ5cZaESpxTha5-8Hftxv9C_0w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ocYpWeCDHsigzQaD04DYBg&url=https://www.gamedev.net/topic/688947-english-simple-books-perhaps-films-to-help-55-yo-learn-english-pls-recommend/

Learn English at ease - Brainbuxa (blog)

Brainbuxa (blog) Learn English at ease Brainbuxa (blog) English is one of the most spoken languages on the planet. In fact, to say that the language is lingua franca is not an exaggeration. Can you think of one place where English is not required? You need Standard English to communicate in academics ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE4pN11Xe8AE9uV8eT34qp1PS3Dtg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ocYpWeCDHsigzQaD04DYBg&url=https://www.brainbuxa.com/blog/learn-english-at-ease

How the English game could learn from the Chinese Super League - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog) How the English game could learn from the Chinese Super League The Guardian (blog) This week I watched the Chinese Super League so you don't have to, taking in the full, slightly wild 90 minutes of the champions Guangzhou Evergrande versus last year's runners-up Jiangsu Suning, the most recent of the CSL fixtures being shown in dribs ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNExZuLpRTut81a-LuCg-vF9ex51HA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ocYpWeCDHsigzQaD04DYBg&url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/may/26/english-game-learn-from-chinese-super-league-youth-development

Yes, Americans need to learn English before traveling to London - ChicagoNow (blog)

ChicagoNow (blog) Yes, Americans need to learn English before traveling to London ChicagoNow (blog) I took advantage of the fact that we share a national language - English . I assumed that my sons would feel like we were making an effort without learning a few words – just be greeting and speaking with people. But, then I got schooled by my eight ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEMRJWd5EgTPau1S3u_32RWTqE_Kg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ocYpWeCDHsigzQaD04DYBg&url=http://www.chicagonow.com/raising-world-citizens/2017/05/yes-americans-need-to-learn-english-before-traveling-to-london/

Hazleton Area School Board considers new way to learn - Standard Speaker

Hazleton Area School Board considers new way to learn Standard Speaker The Hazleton Area School Board is studying whether to make changes to its program for students learning English . In the proposed Newcomer program, students learning English would spend their school day together, ideally with teachers certified in ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG_ReIli7Sk5G8C22n5qzKKF2zSgw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=20QlWZjTNcHaW-TFidgF&url=http://standardspeaker.com/news/hazleton-area-school-board-considers-new-way-to-learn-1.2196903

Column: To chase the American dream, immigrants must learn English - Lancaster News

Column: To chase the American dream, immigrants must learn English Lancaster News Column: To chase the American dream, immigrants must learn English . - A A + A. Bookmark and Share. By Bruce Miller. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:00 am (Updated: May 24, 2:02 am). Our world has seen the most dramatic changes in the past 100 years. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEP362SpQ4NieWRD6_WSryiV3eywQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779503576655&ei=20QlWZjTNcHaW-TFidgF&url=http://www.thelancasternews.com/content/column-chase-american-dream-immigrants-must-learn-english

Cultural exchange: Volunteers help Japanese women learn English - Seymour Tribune

Seymour Tribune Cultural exchange: Volunteers help Japanese women learn English Seymour Tribune “It was very difficult for me because I don't know everybody, and I'm very worried about my language, so I needed to learn English ,” Miyazaki said of why she became involved with the class. “They welcomed me, and they were very open-hearted ladies ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG72sw978ymscsS5jmXpSPJAy7LEQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ge4kWbj1NJHuWNzss7gD&url=http://www.tribtown.com/2017/05/17/cultural_exchange/

English learners: Struggling CT schools ignore a proven path - The CT Mirror

The CT Mirror English learners: Struggling CT schools ignore a proven path The CT Mirror The family's experience is common. English-only classes with added supports is the primary approach in Connecticut public schools to helping students learn English – and it is producing dismal outcomes. In Bridgeport, only 47 percent of the English ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFJ3WnUVe3LNNwc1nFNMGxvqU8sJw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=gdoiWaDIHMKfzAbWhrKICw&url=https://ctmirror.org/2017/05/22/english-learners-struggling-ct-schools-ignore-a-proven-path/

Judge attacks slum landlady for failing to learn English | Daily Mail ... - Daily Mail

Daily Mail Judge attacks slum landlady for failing to learn English | Daily Mail ... Daily Mail A 70-year-old slum landlady who rented out her squalid outbuilding to migrants has been criticised by a judge for failing to learn English despite living in Britain ... Judge slams wealthy slum landlady, 70, for failing to learn English ... The Sun all 2 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEPKAwMqiVsvO6TDA7PUIBQfvFKbg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779494509103&ei=s04iWYiaLoKgzQahgIjICA&url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4506426/Judge-attaks-slum-landlady-failing-learn-English.html

Her passion for learning sets an example - St. Cloud Times

St. Cloud Times Her passion for learning sets an example St. Cloud Times Ren realized when she couldn't read the notes coming home from school in her daughter's backpacks that she needed to learn English . And modeling learning for her daughters reflects one of her motivations for moving here: Education is accessible and ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHmiLRh55E8gSACsDqIaAr7XGvATA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=pi0iWYDZDMPaW7usgegG&url=http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2017/05/21/her-passion-learning-sets-example/327718001/

Merced families improving their English and their job prospects through program - Merced Sun-Star

Merced Sun-Star Merced families improving their English and their job prospects through program Merced Sun-Star The program is geared toward Spanish-speaking parents who want to learn English . The program is offered by the Merced City School District. Along with learning how to read, write and speak better English, students in the classes learn basic computers ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF3o-TMCLTLtW0qv2y9xzUt7sHmXg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ZtohWejiNY3wzAb86IrQBw&url=http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/article151656962.html

Chance for all M'sians to learn English - Daily Express

Chance for all M'sians to learn English Daily Express Rolled out by the Ministry of Finance, BI1M is a programme that provides English training to all Malaysians nationwide, regardless of age, gender and ethnicity for free. It is an initiative under the National Blue Ocean Strategy (NBOS), implemented by ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFc8eO2l6yJEu0ZRuHenpGbefmKWQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=CAghWaCWA8GrW9X1hJgJ&url=http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID%3D117686

Merced families improving their English and their job prospects through program - Merced Sun-Star

Merced Sun-Star Merced families improving their English and their job prospects through program Merced Sun-Star The program is geared toward Spanish-speaking parents who want to learn English . The program is offered by the Merced City School District. Along with learning how to read, write and speak better English, students in the classes learn basic computers ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF3o-TMCLTLtW0qv2y9xzUt7sHmXg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=SqkfWYjcGIjqW5vGhMgK&url=http://www.mercedsunstar.com/news/article151656962.html

Teaching and Welcoming English-Learners: New Guide Offers Advice - Education Week (subscription) (blog)

Education Week (subscription) (blog) Teaching and Welcoming English-Learners: New Guide Offers Advice Education Week (subscription) (blog) "For many educators, helping children learn English is a joy and a privilege," the report authors wrote. "But classroom educators may not always know how their administration is approaching ELL students and vice versa. Reviewing a few key practices as ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFCwDJl4_VtlYkEStuThcRxm-BYZA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=mGofWfj1H8riWf2vuKAE&url=http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/learning-the-language/2017/05/how_to_make_education_equitable_for_ELLs.html

Hannibal High grad immersed self in English, US culture - Herald-Whig

Herald-Whig Hannibal High grad immersed self in English, US culture Herald-Whig "The first few months were hard, but I started to slowly learn English ." Despite the language barrier, Mendez immersed himself in American culture. He signed up to play basketball and baseball his freshman year, and he made friends with classmates. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHk5iGnvhGUVZHNDTxjFM36dIx2nQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=mGofWfj1H8riWf2vuKAE&url=http://www.whig.com/20170519/hannibal-high-grad-immersed-self-in-english-us-culture

English is most-studied foreign language at European schools, French second - EU report - The Sofia Globe

The Sofia Globe English is most-studied foreign language at European schools, French second - EU report The Sofia Globe In a few European countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Luxembourg and Hungary), the proportions of pupils learning English do not reach 90 per cent in any educational level. However, even in these countries, English is learnt by at least two-thirds of pupils ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFjUIoPH6DbCoHaQIggwHUh4wzOZQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779500173957&ei=1PseWeiwHJGNzAaP6piYDQ&url=http://sofiaglobe.com/2017/05/19/english-is-most-studied-foreign-language-at-european-schools-french-second-eu-report/

Judge slams wealthy slum landlady, 70, for failing to learn English after 41 years in the UK - The Sun

The Sun Judge slams wealthy slum landlady, 70, for failing to learn English after 41 years in the UK The Sun A SLUM landlady making a fortune from migrant rents has been blasted by a judge – for failing to learn English despite living here for 41 years. Jumila Hussain, 70, was convicted of illegally renting out a squalid outbuilding at her home as a dwelling ... Slum landlady, 70, who made a fortune renting out her squalid outbuilding to migrants is attacked by judge for ... Daily Mail all 2 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHS5O25LIryWYUqiPwXg6QAKT8DCg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779494509103&ei=1PseWeiwHJGNzAaP6piYDQ&url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3560895/judge-slams-wealthy-slum-landlady-70-for-failing-to-learn-english-after-41-years-in-the-uk/

English is most-studied foreign language at European schools, French second - EU report - The Sofia Globe

The Sofia Globe English is most-studied foreign language at European schools, French second - EU report The Sofia Globe In a few European countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Luxembourg and Hungary), the proportions of pupils learning English do not reach 90 per cent in any educational level. However, even in these countries, English is learnt by at least two-thirds of pupils ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGmbPgccNtHcv7KcvzexLJpVa_YHg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779500173957&ei=YMAeWZDrINGMWvvInIgB&url=http://sofiaglobe.com/2017/05/19/english-is-most-studied-foreign-language-at-european-schools-french-second-eu-report-2/

Foothill Learning Alliance brings together tutors, English learners at ... - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Foothill Learning Alliance brings together tutors, English learners at ... The San Gabriel Valley Tribune Hope is a word that would earn you nine points in Scrabble.It's also what Eugenia Arias had in spades when she came to the United States in 1988. She was 20 ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG3OxNOYHTmcUOmsu9N26sItMx4pg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779493382482&ei=KKQeWchlhvtY6eSnIA&url=http://www.sgvtribune.com/lifestyle/20170513/foothill-learning-alliance-brings-together-tutors-english-learners-at-azusa-library

Would You Like to Learn About Modal Auxiliaries? - Voice of America

Voice of America Would You Like to Learn About Modal Auxiliaries? Voice of America Today on Everyday Grammar, we will explore a difficult area in English grammar: modal auxiliaries. By the end of this report, you will understand how modal auxiliaries are used in American English . You will also learn about three uses of the word would. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEBdhFLT_avCdg7L_EjeJTtZ6WJIw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=boceWfjCMIHuW8GIicgO&url=http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/everyday-grammar-learn-about-modal-auxiliaries/3854950.html