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Chicago Tribune 'Transforming the world one person at a time': Southland organizations promote language learning Chicago Tribune In the second floor meeting room, she joined a number of other ESL students and eager volunteers for the Conversation Circle for New English Speakers. The circle allowed her to practice speaking and listening, sharing stories from home and learning ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE_2hU7-7PwaNBAkgZaydbdilU1sg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ys6JW6CMMPXczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/lifestyles/ct-sta-language-learning-st-0830-story.html

Globalnews.ca Quebec jackpot lotto winner quits job, wants to go back to school to learn English Globalnews.ca On Thursday, he quit his job and doesn't have any plans to work in the immediate future. Friday afternoon he went shopping for a Nissan GTR sports car — his dream car. He said his next plan is to learn English so that he can travel around Europe and Asia. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHQvE4ZVIzEfTsexLHaxjutojkTpg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ys6JW6CMMPXczAaDi4vICA&url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4421579/quebec-649-jackpot-winner/

NET Website More Nebraska companies provide English language instruction at work NET Website Shin says adjusting to life to Nebraska's capital city has been easier once he started to learn English . In Myanmar, located between Bangladesh and Thailand, his family spoke only Burmese. He has had to work hard to learn both his job and basic English. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEO6o2QLwgcRHhkYIJ9ujHWOKfmBQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=ys6JW6CMMPXczAaDi4vICA&url=http://netnebraska.org/article/news/1142555/more-nebraska-companies-provide-english-language-instruction-work

Reykjavík Grapevine Icelandic Teacher: Don't Speak English To Those Trying To Learn Icelandic Reykjavík Grapevine One student, Amy Whitfield of England, was asked what she found most difficult about learning Icelandic, and gave an answer that many of Iceland's immigrants can probably relate to: “When people switch over to English .” Ólafur Guðsteinn Kristjánsson ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGxBQvOE2hZL1OTXu4jcuDuAA-4fQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jIeJW7jVFafdzAao1ZTQBw&url=https://grapevine.is/news/2018/08/31/icelandic-teacher-dont-speak-english-to-those-trying-to-learn-icelandic/

Carson City's ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada nominated by CNN Heroes Carson Now CARSON CITY — Florence Phillips is 88 years old, and has dedicated the last 15 years to helping people in our community learn English and even become citizens. Because of her hard work, and the work of her tutors and students, the ESL In-Home Program ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH6NvVvue9VPpOwW0rj6NgXY1pluQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=jIeJW7jVFafdzAao1ZTQBw&url=https://carsonnow.org/story/08/30/2018/esl-home-program-northern-nevada-nominated-cnn-heroes

Los Angeles Times Without the English language, what is there to bind Americans together? Los Angeles Times As a teacher, I encountered so many people who chose not to learn English even though they had lived here for decades. As a result, money had to be spent on translation. Also, we print ballots in multiple languages even though people must demonstrate ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEePW6x-Rzg4vombzQw4mpvQ1_poA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=1y-JW5GJF66ezAaUlZCoAg&url=http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-ol-le-english-language-bilingual-20180831-story.html

Voice of America Forming Questions, Part 1: Subject Questions Voice of America So, learning to form questions correctly is an important exercise for English learners. But it can also be one of the most frustrating ones. There are a few reasons for this. First, many questions use auxiliary verbs. Auxiliary verbs are known as ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGgBridaZU-31WGVblsQdFpbYiYVA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=QhSJW-inH66ezAaUlZCoAg&url=https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/forming-questions-part-1-subject-questions/4550920.html

Xinhua Ethiopian workers learn skills, experience Chinese culture in Zhejiang Xinhua Ethiopian workers of ANTEX Fashion Group learn sewing skill at a plant in Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 30, 2018. In 2017, Zhejiang's ANTEX Fashion Group set a branch in Ethiopia. To build a better team, the Ethiopian branch has sent 93 ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEcS6VMLaP2P1JT397wGRmT4jq93A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=yKGIW_D9OfXczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-08/31/c_137432114.htm

WJHG-TV GCSC offering English as a Second Language class WJHG-TV (WJHG) - English is not an easy language to learn , but Gulf Coast State College's Corporate College wants to help. And some guests joined us in our studio to give you all the details. The " English as a Second Language for Everyday Use" class will be a ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE8WC-reouoZa36KLi7HBvnHecjlQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=yKGIW_D9OfXczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.wjhg.com/content/news/GCSC-offering-English-as-a-Second-Language-class-492066771.html

Leesville Daily Leader Vernon Parish schools rank fourth in state Leesville Daily Leader English Language Learners is instruction for students who speak a different native language to learn English as a second language. Currently, there are 132 Vernon Parish students in the program. Renita Page, a Curriculum Director at the VPSB, said that ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH31QX7JkVsrtpqRSSv9soRN7HA9Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52780026098037&ei=-IWIW_iiEfXczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/news/20180830/vernon-parish-schools-rank-fourth-in-state

TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Will a new school accountability system finally close Minnesota's achievement gap? TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Students of color, and those who are learning English , who have special needs or who come from low-income families routinely struggle academically compared with their peers. Brenda Cassellius, state education commissioner, says Minnesota's new school ... Minnesota Department Of Education Unveils North Star Accountability System Voice Of Alexandria (press release) all 25 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGhBh3IdQn0_h_skg8VxeT6pJ0xkg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52780025364814&ei=-IWIW_iiEfXczAaDi4vICA&url=https://www.twincities.com/2018/08/30/another-new-way-of-grading-schools-but-achievement-gaps-persist/

wgbh.org Amid Changing Demographics, Left-Leaning Democrats Challenge Everett's Political Establishment wgbh.org “My mom had to learn English watching the 'I Love Lucy' show,” said McGonagle. “That's why it's important for me to bring programs into the city, English language learning programs.” McGonagle's father and grandfather served on Everett's city council ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEqv68RAYsLCq08XvAEab_-ga90HQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=6maIW8LzGK6ezAaUlZCoAg&url=https://www.wgbh.org/news/local-news/2018/08/30/amid-changing-demographics-left-leaning-democrats-challenge-everetts-political-establishment

The Pasadena Star-News Pasadena partners with the 'Paris of Africa' in newest sister city relationship The Pasadena Star-News French is the official language, though the native Wolof is preferred by Senegalese, who also learn English in school. Cape Town, South Africa was Pasadena's first choice. But officials there reportedly didn't feel the same way. Locals tried for some ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF-LiP2WvhMSqrKlVKUEOaK7UFNLg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52780026033386&ei=V0qIW6CPL_XczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/pasadena-partners-with-the-paris-of-africa-in-newest-sister-city-relationship

Quartz Can China convince the world to like it? Quartz The United States, for example, wants people to spend money on Hollywood films; it turns out the rest of the world wants to do that, too. America wants people from all over to learn English —hey, so do they. China wants things, too. It wants other ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG3xUBUxMFwC9Gv2uvZwnVvf48tbA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=V0qIW6CPL_XczAaDi4vICA&url=https://qz.com/1369639/can-china-convince-the-world-to-like-it/

A new way of grading Minnesota schools, but achievement gaps persist Grand Forks Herald Students of color, those who are learning English and students who have special needs or come from low-income families routinely struggle academically compared with their peers. Brenda Cassellius, state education commissioner, says Minnesota's new ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH4G_x5LknX8CBQBXhAyh1Gfw_3Dg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52780025364814&ei=OryHW5jvAq6ezAaUlZCoAg&url=http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/education/4492421-new-way-grading-minnesota-schools-achievement-gaps-persist

Lingo lessons at Iowa college help immigrants learn English Newton Daily News That's why she's spent two days each week for the past eight months at Southeastern Community College, where she and other immigrants wanting to spruce up their English vocabulary are able to learn and practice English language skills such as reading, ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGdCtT5wmHGxamkywNtwnFfabaj1w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=MIOHW4j0EPXczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.newtondailynews.com/2018/08/29/lingo-lessons-at-iowa-college-help-immigrants-learn-english/amc5b16/

Xinhua African students learn desertification combating technology in China Xinhua Nakanyala Elina Shekupe (1st R) learns desert control in Minqin County, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 26, 2018. Shekupe, 37, is an agricultural technology official from Namibia. She and 11 other students are taking part in a desertification ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH4Ft8UKH29hwmRfIt-iNl0gT_6uA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52780025188444&ei=g0eHW9jHJKfdzAao1ZTQBw&url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-08/30/c_137429260.htm

New York Times Teaching Critical Thinking in English Class With Short Documentary Films New York Times In addition to Film Club, Mr. Kellen uses other Learning Network resources in his English language arts classes: “Student Opinion,” “Picture Prompt,” “What's Going On in This Picture?” and our Found Poetry contest and companion lesson. He is also proud ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFp4UYfQRht3u0KydGA2Y1YpIh94Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=g0eHW9jHJKfdzAao1ZTQBw&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/29/learning/lesson-plans/teaching-critical-thinking-in-english-class-with-short-documentary-films.html

Yolo Reads' celebration on Sept. 22 Davis Enterprise “I learned about the Yolo Reads program and English conversation groups at the Davis library,” said one adult learner. “I have had an opportunity to learn English and learn about the [local] culture through being connected with my Yolo Reads Tutor. [My ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFAN_oHThULMJyE7TW9neXeyiw-OQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nAyHW6jyG_XczAaDi4vICA&url=https://www.davisenterprise.com/community/yolo-reads-celebration-on-sept-22/

Davie area events: Sept. 5-15 Sun Sentinel Wednesdays: In this class, students will learn English that will help you make yourself easily understood. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Miramar Branch Library, Education Center Conference Room, 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar. 954-357-8090. VITAS Bereavement ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNH0mvgW_MQcwqd07yIdD8OBVk3xkg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52780024709784&ei=nAyHW6jyG_XczAaDi4vICA&url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/davie/fl-cn-davie-events-090518-story.html

Japan turns to classroom robots in bid to boost English skills The Japan Times The move comes ahead of a change in the national curriculum in two years that will require children from the age of 10 to learn English . Japanese schools struggle to find qualified teachers for English classes and generally lack the cash to hire ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHVzV-FdQRMLaCVm1lB-YTUfcj7AQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=XO-GW_DjGK6ezAaUlZCoAg&url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2018/08/29/national/japan-turns-classroom-robots-bid-boost-english-skills/

Livemint Opinion | Should Indians not learn in their mother tongue? Livemint However, a small minority working on the ground are shedding light on the perils of imposing English as the medium of instruction over a student's mother tongue. There are two important questions here. First, does language of instruction impact learning ? source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGxC3L5X4QKMdzqJjtsT2ChqQXBeQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=IdOGW_j-HK6ezAaUlZCoAg&url=https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/arD11ta5sqGypucIihHTMJ/Opinion--Should-Indians-not-learn-in-their-mother-tongue.html

Seven Days Some Adult English Language Learners Return to High School Seven Days In the Winooski School District, adult students tend to be New Americans who are also English language learners, said Kirsten Kollgaard, director of English language learning and curriculum. Some students moved from Maine and Ohio after learning they ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFZ1kK9mA21AuOmmcMPI8i_s2HTcA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=y7WGW_OGN9HtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/some-adult-english-language-learners-return-to-high-school/Content?oid%3D19758877

Investor's Business Daily Side Jobs: Retirement Hobbies That Make Money Investor's Business Daily You can turn this hobby into one of those side jobs that defrays some costs of travel. English is a highly desirable language abroad, whether for business or recreational pursuits, Stevens says. Students of all ages and in many fields want to learn ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE1kBTa5b0n5dR2wTIqxmaAhei2ug&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=y7WGW_OGN9HtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.investors.com/etfs-and-funds/retirement/side-jobs-retirement-hobbies-make-money/

NET Website More Nebraska companies provide English language instruction at work NET Website Shin says adjusting to life to Nebraska's capital city has been easier once he started to learn English . In Myanmar, located between Bangladesh and Thailand, his family spoke only Burmese. He has had to work hard to learn both his job and basic English. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEO6o2QLwgcRHhkYIJ9ujHWOKfmBQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=yJeGW4j5OI7WzQbTpbi4BQ&url=http://netnebraska.org/article/news/1142555/more-nebraska-companies-provide-english-language-instruction-work

Charlotte Observer Your child's next principal may be Latino. Here's why that matters to Charlotte. Charlotte Observer Mulero's path has taken her from Puerto Rico, where she graduated from high school, to Florida, where she tackled community college while learning English , to Charlotte, where she's a literacy facilitator and dual language coordinator at Starmount Academy. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG-4Y0yHIen23uq90kk_TN95nuVmg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=yJeGW4j5OI7WzQbTpbi4BQ&url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article215942240.html

Global Times English education brand Global Times Since its establishment in 2015, PalFish has always adhered to the vision of making children learn English more effectively and has developed products like PalFish for Adults, PalFish Reading and PalFish for Children. The total number of users is ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGfSK6zUUXtZ2GgQ_x_YCnKa7az8w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=yJeGW4j5OI7WzQbTpbi4BQ&url=http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1117543.shtml

Grand Island Independent Rotary Club speaker brings greetings from Latvia Grand Island Independent In 2016, Start Strong received the Youth NGO of the Year Award from the Latvian Ministry of Education. In Latvia, Jirgensone said, people learn a minimum of three languages. Students learn English beginning in first grade. They can choose another ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG6uyjYIJ_Dnv0xLS-gHvz8rnRfag&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=bVyGW4joFNHtzAaaubSIBw&url=https://www.theindependent.com/news/local/rotary-club-speaker-brings-greetings-from-latvia/article_a1f0b476-ab3e-11e8-8152-0b6a9e2ecfad.html