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Providence teachers getting up to speed on English-language ... - The Providence Journal

The Providence Journal Providence teachers getting up to speed on English-language ... The Providence Journal A partnership between the school district and Roger Williams University is expediting the training to certify teachers in English as a Second Language, a priority ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHONNuIDeOcNo0Xhviwz8G48UT83w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779986345556&ei=pBRhW7j-MdHtzAaaubSIBw&url=http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20180731/providence-teachers-getting-up-to-speed-on-english-language-instruction

The program is needed because about 75 percent of the workers on Colorado's 120 dairy farms are Hispanic and ... - The Denver Post

The Denver Post The program is needed because about 75 percent of the workers on Colorado's 120 dairy farms are Hispanic and ... The Denver Post Kraft supports the idea that migrant workers to the United States should learn English . “But what do we do in the meantime?” she said. “There are a lot of things happening on this farm and others on a daily basis, and the best way to handle things is ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNENu36HUwmjxwy_y8fOw7aoOoIsmQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=pBRhW7j-MdHtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.denverpost.com/2018/07/28/colorado-state-vet-students-can-now-learn-spanish/

They speak English. Their co-workers don't. At a rural chicken plant, whites struggle to fit in. - Anchorage Daily News

Anchorage Daily News They speak English. Their co-workers don't. At a rural chicken plant, whites struggle to fit in. Anchorage Daily News She thought it was her responsibility to learn English , too. She'd grown up seeing Americans come through her town along the Dominican Republic's northern coast, and had dreamed of following them back to the United States. But when she finally got here ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHSV4eNOzHnvwxflizjTO7XemFljQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779986189095&ei=tdpgW4HlCM-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2018/07/31/they-speak-english-their-co-workers-dont-at-a-rural-chicken-plant-whites-struggle-to-fit-in/

Letter: Responsibilities of Immigrants - Arizona Daily Star

Letter: Responsibilities of Immigrants Arizona Daily Star There was no “English as a Second Language.” She had to learn English by immersion. My paternal grandfather came to America, and learned English so he could support himself. If not, he was subject to deportation. When I was stationed in Germany, any ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGuGTou-JSeMloeI6maQs8bWiarOg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=Ob5gW6j1Gs-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://tucson.com/opinion/letters/politics-national/letter-responsibilities-of-immigrants/article_d5a3c7d2-94f4-11e8-ae03-abbcd3d22273.html

They speak English. Their co-workers don't. At a rural chicken plant, whites struggle to fit in. - Roanoke Times

Roanoke Times They speak English. Their co-workers don't. At a rural chicken plant, whites struggle to fit in. Roanoke Times She thought it was her responsibility to learn English , too. She'd grown up seeing Americans come through her town along the Dominican Republic's northern coast, and had dreamed of following them back to the United States. But when she finally got here ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHJhQHc4rrY2eJyxhYy-k-xIqw8Vw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=Ob5gW6j1Gs-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://www.roanoke.com/news/trending/they-speak-english-their-co-workers-don-t-at-a/article_8523f6ec-79f1-50d7-9f90-bf8f8951eea6.html

New York Today: Learning Your Next Language - New York Times

New York Times New York Today: Learning Your Next Language New York Times A few options in New York: independent schools, like ABC Language in Midtown or Bell Language in Midwood, Brooklyn; and free courses, online learning platforms or conversation groups (in English and other languages) at various branches of the New ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEmIxelBnCURtCa_hUCOFzxiDhglg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=6UlgW4joFI_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/31/nyregion/new-york-today-learning-your-next-language.html

Advocates For Newcomer Students Demand Transparency, Collaboration In APS Program - KUNM

KUNM Advocates For Newcomer Students Demand Transparency, Collaboration In APS Program KUNM At the press conference Monday, organizers listed many concerns about the program APS is rolling out, including the fact that it won't serve older students who often have the hardest time learning English , and that there's no transportation provided to ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH6pBlmYCciYp-kSNhKbD9vAmPtmA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=kBVgW5nQNtHtzAaaubSIBw&url=http://kunm.org/post/advocates-newcomer-students-demand-transparency-collaboration-aps-program

White, and in the minority - Washington Post

Washington Post White, and in the minority Washington Post She thought it was her responsibility to learn English , too. She'd grown up seeing Americans come through her town along the Dominican Republic's northern coast, and had dreamed of following them back to the United States. But when she finally got here ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHRE3bI0eDHZaNcOI0CfS0fzKctFQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=RQ1gW-joM4_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2018/07/30/feature/majority-minority-white-workers-at-this-pennsylvania-chicken-plant-now-struggle-to-fit-in/

Students Learn English from 'Friends' on American TV - Voice of America

Voice of America Students Learn English from 'Friends' on American TV Voice of America Learning English by watching programs with English subtitles is another favorite of language learners. Sixty Spanish students who watched an episode of Downton Abbey — a popular historical drama set on a massive estate in the English countryside ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFFUUmFsT5B3tkF1Luw4L9ewgbJVw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779985122940&ei=RQ1gW-joM4_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://www.voanews.com/a/students-learn-english-from-friends-on-american-tv/4506433.html

Everyone wins: Battle Creek employers offer English lessons to immigrant employees - south west michigan

south west michigan Everyone wins: Battle Creek employers offer English lessons to immigrant employees south west michigan "We found that a lot of the community members that we work with at Voces wanted to take English classes but they didn't have the time. Especially if you're working 10-, 12-hour shifts, plus you have to take care of your life, the employment that they ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE1KoE0cspthyCqz_yc-9VPjLdnCw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=RQ1gW-joM4_6zAae_LrYAg&url=http://www.secondwavemedia.com/southwest-michigan/features/Everyone-wins-Battle-Creek-employers-offer-English-lessons-to-immigrant-employees-0730.aspx

Why one teacher relies on the power of music to engage immigrant students - Chalkbeat Indiana

Chalkbeat Indiana Why one teacher relies on the power of music to engage immigrant students Chalkbeat Indiana The Newcomer Program is designed to help students who are new to the United. States acclimate and learn English before transitioning to another school in the district. For Gladish, it's about introducing students to an unfamiliar place through the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFHJB186cfPVzPKMoXOnWsZbPL_rQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779984286060&ei=RQ1gW-joM4_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://www.chalkbeat.org/posts/in/2018/07/30/why-one-teacher-relies-on-the-power-of-music-to-engage-immigrant-students/

International students learn how to adapt for US education systems at UW-La Crosse - News8000.com - WKBT

News8000.com - WKBT International students learn how to adapt for US education systems at UW-La Crosse News8000.com - WKBT LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) - Students from around the world are in La Crosse, learning about how to learn . UW-La Crosse's U.S. English and Culture Summer Academy is giving students from China and Japan lessons about what is expected in American ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHEljH6QJkuGeF-FwweW1tOHuEH0w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=4ppfW8jKCc-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://www.news8000.com/news/international-students-learn-how-to-adapt-for-us-education-systems-at-uw-la-crosse/775177277

In My Iowa Town, We Need Immigrants - New York Times

New York Times In My Iowa Town, We Need Immigrants New York Times He helped other students learn English . Everyone loved him. Then the immigration agents came. They swooped in on the meat processing plant where his father worked and rounded up scores of undocumented immigrants. Julio's father was among them. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGy3igdk2QxfybwaaY87Z7FRmnqdA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=RH5fW6DsENHtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/opinion/trump-immigrants-iowa-farmers-workers.html

Why one teacher relies on the power of music to engage immigrant students - Chalkbeat Indiana

Chalkbeat Indiana Why one teacher relies on the power of music to engage immigrant students Chalkbeat Indiana The Newcomer Program is designed to help students who are new to the United. States acclimate and learn English before transitioning to another school in the district. For Gladish, it's about introducing students to an unfamiliar place through the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEDGuYAu-DnwjznZrajev1PPPbQCA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=MmFfW9mUNY_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://chalkbeat.org/posts/in/2018/07/30/why-one-teacher-relies-on-the-power-of-music-to-engage-immigrant-students/

US citizenship preparation course offered in CSRA - Aiken Standard

US citizenship preparation course offered in CSRA Aiken Standard The Learn English for Living Foundation will be offering a citizenship preparation course beginning Sept. 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.. The classes are designed to help eligible immigrants pass the U.S. naturalization interview and examination. The eight-week ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE6qTt5SRSXLPGVPZ-vi6nvM58yNw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=wEJeW5C8Bs-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://www.aikenstandard.com/news/u-s-citizenship-preparation-course-offered-in-csra/article_29a1275a-91ce-11e8-bd9b-53986eb27b4c.html

The English language reigns now, but look at the fate of Latin - The Guardian

The Guardian The English language reigns now, but look at the fate of Latin The Guardian This could erode one of the unique advantages of learning English above all other languages. I am sure it will continue to be an extremely important force globally for all kinds of reasons, but I wonder whether we are now in fact at peak English? source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGewNF5x1uf50f4Iv8k6sgDdUYyAA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ywleW4DbNY_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/jul/29/the-english-language-reigns-now-but-look-at-the-fate-of-latin

Ministry solicits public opinion about English instruction at kindergartens - Viet Nam News

Viet Nam News Ministry solicits public opinion about English instruction at kindergartens Viet Nam News The children would study basic communication skills, the alphabet, numbers and colours, and use animals, toys and other objects, through songs and games. “That is a convenient step in preparing for learning English in primary schools,” he said. However ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGJl1K4W7XK_HpbBbf1aLyW8k6yYQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=Hc9dW6N1z7bMBseXpZAF&url=http://vietnamnews.vn/society/462707/ministry-solicits-public-opinion-about-english-instruction-at-kindergartens.html

Conference on English - The Telegraph India

The Telegraph India Conference on English The Telegraph India But they often fail to land good jobs because of their poor communication skills in English. We need to find new teaching methods so that our students learn English well and are able to communicate effectively in the language," an official at the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH99fTPZQy7Z-XsHFu_q1eL1IuCFA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=WjhdW9i-J4_6zAae_LrYAg&url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/calcutta/conference-on-english-248424

Conference on English - The Telegraph India

The Telegraph India Conference on English The Telegraph India But they often fail to land good jobs because of their poor communication skills in English. We need to find new teaching methods so that our students learn English well and are able to communicate effectively in the language," an official at the ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHgPCkaa6fUzdtWH5P0SpSP4eIoOg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=7N9cW4DNENHtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/calcutta/conference-on-english-248424?ref%3Dcalcutta-new-stry

Know how not learning English at an early age can have its own benefits - Times of India

Times of India Know how not learning English at an early age can have its own benefits Times of India Not learning English at an early age can have its own benefits. This can be better for a child's learning aptitude, according to findings of a research by Ianthi Maria Tsimpli, professor of English and Applied Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGzDDY1QRNQEWQeriSYntAgXqM1_Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=VqZcW9iIOc-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/know-how-not-learning-english-at-an-early-age-can-have-its-own-benefits/articleshow/65129062.cms

Colorado State veterinary students can now learn Spanish to help on state's farms and ranches - The Denver Post

The Denver Post Colorado State veterinary students can now learn Spanish to help on state's farms and ranches The Denver Post Cows at the 1,000-acre Kraft dairy farm east of Fort Morgan are tagged, measured, gauged and otherwise cared for on a round-the-clock basis by a crew of about 82 people, most of whom speak little or no English . They monitor the cow's pregnancies and ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNENu36HUwmjxwy_y8fOw7aoOoIsmQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=72xcW6D1Dc-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://www.denverpost.com/2018/07/28/colorado-state-vet-students-can-now-learn-spanish/

Non-profit Organization Leep Attempts to Bring Dual Language Charter School to Sunset Park - Brooklyn Reporter

Brooklyn Reporter Non-profit Organization Leep Attempts to Bring Dual Language Charter School to Sunset Park Brooklyn Reporter “Whether they're learning English or Spanish for the first time, that creates a unique kind of a community and Sunset Park is a great place to facilitate that. “We know that Sunset needs more seats,” he went on. “There are pretty overcrowded classrooms ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF1eUDd4Pp7ftIRiQsEUfQFh89yjA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=z05cW5joLs-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://brooklynreporter.com/story/non-profit-organization-leep-attempts-bring-dual-language-charter-school-sunset-park/

What's the Best Way to Learn New Sounds in a Foreign Language? - Inside Science News Service

Inside Science News Service What's the Best Way to Learn New Sounds in a Foreign Language? Inside Science News Service For instance, it may be counterproductive for a native Japanese speaker learning English to try to pronounce "l" versus "r" sounds before being able to hear the difference between the two. Previous studies have shown examples where learning to perceive ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGq7NqaurL69glq_luUO5cC7jAwqw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=tL9bW_q0C9HtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.insidescience.org/news/whats-best-way-learn-new-sounds-foreign-language

I Taught My Grandfather English — Without Even Realizing It - Forward

Forward I Taught My Grandfather English — Without Even Realizing It Forward My grandfather's voice met me in the store: “What did you learn in school today?” he would ask. I did not miss a step, aiming for the change and the candy. “Nothing,” was my response. “You must have learned something. Did you learn English ?” My ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEk2-z9Cnmkhoyr16KPff-RlMobYw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=1StbW7HpK8-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=https://forward.com/scribe/406800/i-taught-my-grandfather-english-without-even-realizing-it/

Experiencing a new culture - Moscow-Pullman Daily News

Moscow-Pullman Daily News Experiencing a new culture Moscow-Pullman Daily News The Washington State University College of Education hosted 67 students as part of the annual Okinawa American Language and Culture Camp, where the students learn English , American culture and experience the American university system for about two ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFv7y7WRqU-z-7n04IImB1Qmn-vlA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=4fFaW4jrE8-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=http://dnews.com/local/experiencing-a-new-culture/article_37930a82-615a-5804-9599-478fdb254985.html

Learning to Speak English with Indonesian's Presidents - Indonesia Expat

Indonesia Expat Learning to Speak English with Indonesian's Presidents Indonesia Expat Sacha Stevenson's Seleb English series exposes the funny consequences of learning English as a second language. In this episode, we hear the actual voices of Indonesian's presidents as they speak English and then learn from their mistakes ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHH1f_sFku6dw7VIAiVYDwJokzY6A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=4fFaW4jrE8-2zAbHl6WQBQ&url=http://indonesiaexpat.biz/video/indonesias-presidents-speak-english/