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9:01 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@Marisa_C Would be delighted! Ok #eltchat Let's go!! How do you revisit taught material and recycle effectively?
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9:02 pm
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lolonagi:
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excercises, songs #eltchat
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9:02 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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RT @iraloiola: 16 present perfect songs | Luiz Otávio's English Language Teaching Page http://goo.gl/e1Ikh #ELTchat #esl via @alexgfrancisco @anamariacult
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9:02 pm
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lolonagi:
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I would provide more excercises or activities about grammar #eltchat
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9:02 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Every day a little bit of recycling from previous day is a n essential MUST!! #ELTchat
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9:02 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@KarenInGreece Hello Karen - wish I had some of that - still at school! #ELTchat
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9:03 pm
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lolonagi:
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@janetbianchini not sure about that esp, everyday I have extra #eltchat
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9:03 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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teaching/learning without recycling is useless, i guess #ELTchat
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9:04 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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RT @PearsonLongman: I'll be tweeting about this all day. Stacy Hagen is leading a gigantic webinar tomorrow on teaching grammar http://bit.ly/aoDUoN #eltchat
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9:04 pm
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janetbianchini:
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#ELTchat I would do revision games and activities eg mimes of new vocabulary / pictionary / The shouting game etc
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9:04 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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RT @janetbianchini: Every day a little bit of recycling from previous day is a n essential MUST!! #ELTchat
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9:04 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: teaching/learning without recycling is useless, i guess #ELTchat >agree
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9:04 pm
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Marisa_C:
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So can we get started? Who asked this question btw - are you here? #ELTchat
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9:04 pm
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SueannaN:
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always do some kind of language auction on a FRiday too #ELTchat
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9:04 pm
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annabooklover:
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RT @lolonagi excercises, songs #eltchat || agree. songs are excellent revision and so real life too!
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9:04 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @janetbianchini: Every day a little bit of recycling from previous day is a n essential MUST!! #ELTchat
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9:04 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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Depends on how heavy a program is. Sometimes I feel we overload sts with info. not enough time for proper recycling #ELTChat
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9:04 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@SueAnnan auctions, yes always great fun #ELTchat
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9:05 pm
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annabooklover:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: teaching/learning without recycling is useless, i guess #ELTchat
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9:05 pm
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Marisa_C:
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Something old, something new, something borrowed... #ELTchat
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9:05 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@lolonagi Only a few minutes as a warmer - always works a treat? #ELTchat
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9:05 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @janetbianchini: @lolonagi Only a few minutes as a warmer - always works a treat? #ELTchat> agree :)
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9:05 pm
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cybraryman1:
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RT @janetbianchini: Every day a little bit of recycling from previous day is a n essential MUST!! #ELTchat
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9:05 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @JoshSRound: @SueAnnan auctions, yes always great fun #ELTchat > Can u explain how u organise them PLS
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9:05 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @Marisa_C: Something old, something new, something borrowed... #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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...recycling can imitate a real life learning (outside the classroom)...practice the same things in various contexts #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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Gotta love "hot seat" for recycling vocabulary and waking up a sleepy group #ELTChat
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9:06 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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little and often is the key to revision! #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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I taught a class today covering for a teacher but recycled and checked vocal from the previous day. It really helped the adults. #ELTChat
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9:06 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @janetbianchini: Every day a little bit of recycling from previous day is a n essential MUST!! #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @ELTExperiences: I taught a class today covering for a teacher but recycled and checked vocal from the previous day. It really helped the adults. #ELTChat
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9:06 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: ...recycling can imitate a real life learning (outside the classroom)...practice the same things in various contexts #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@SueAnnan How does a language auction work? #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @Marisa_C: Something old, something new, something borrowed... #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Without recycling, ss forget! Use it , or lose it!!! #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @janetbianchini: Without recycling, ss forget! Use it , or lose it!!! #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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annabooklover:
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RT @KarenInGreece: little and often is the key to revision! #ELTchat
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9:06 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @janetbianchini: @lolonagi Only a few mins as warmer - always works a treat? #ELTchat>Yes, keeps 'em motivated 4 that days lesson 2
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9:07 pm
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lolonagi:
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I attned this presetation about recycling vocab 1, using them in diff contexts, activities, revisting them #eltchat
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9:07 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@vladkaslniecko yes various contexts and skills is key #ELTchat
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9:07 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @janetbianchini: Without recycling, ss forget! Use it , or lose it!!! #ELTchat? Especially younger Ls - need LOADS
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9:07 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@Marisa_C been too busy to follow twitter but tonight is different. #ELTChat
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9:07 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@KarenInGreece little and often is the key to revision! #ELTchat Exactly! Agreed
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9:07 pm
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lolonagi:
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@Marisa_C forgetting, our learners tend to forget easily learned vocab even after the session #eltchat
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9:07 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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When do you do most of your revision/recycling? Start of lesson? #ELTchat
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9:07 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: @KarenInGreece little and often is the key to revision! #ELTchat Exactly! Agreed
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9:08 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @janetbianchini: Without recycling, ss forget! Use it , or lose it!!! #ELTchat
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9:08 pm
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cybraryman1:
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Recycling also helps those students who were absent the previous day. #ELTChat
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9:08 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@KarenInGreece Start and end s a recap #ELTchat
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9:08 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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I read somewhere that students need to see a word twenty times till it is in the front of their mind. #ELTChat
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9:08 pm
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rliberni:
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@Fuertesun Hi there recycling is really key to retention I think #eltchat
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9:08 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @cybraryman1: Recycling also helps those students who were absent the previous day. #ELTChat
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9:08 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @Marisa_C: @rliberni Hi Berni great to see you! Welcome! #eltchat the beginning, may be towards the middle #eltchat
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9:08 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@JoshSRound Can you not use the long posts? they don't appear on #eltchat column here. thnx. and good eve btw :D
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9:08 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: I read somewhere that students need to see a word twenty times till it is in the front of their mind. #ELTChat
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9:08 pm
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janetbianchini:
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I need to revise when I'm a student or else I can't remember stuff so why not do the same with our students? #ELTchat
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9:08 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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RT @janetbianchini: Without recycling, ss forget! Use it , or lose it!!! #ELTchat
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9:09 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @lolonagi: @Marisa_C forgetting, our learners tend to forget easily learned vocab even after the session #eltchat
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9:09 pm
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shaznosel:
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#eltchat Especially vocab..quick revision games to warm up and help lang 'sink in'.
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9:09 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: I need to revise when I'm a student or else I can't remember stuff so why not do the same with our students? #ELTchat
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9:09 pm
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lolonagi:
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my problem in recylcling is the techniquessssssssss #eltchat finding new tech to present old thaings #eltchat
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9:09 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @rliberni: @Fuertesun Hi there recycling is really key to retention I think #eltchat
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9:09 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Especially vocab..quick revision games to warm up and help lang 'sink in'.
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9:09 pm
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Fuertesun:
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Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat
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9:09 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@DinaDobrou I have lost my long posts since I updated my tweetdeck - looks like I downdated #eltchat
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9:09 pm
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evab2001:
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@janetbianchini agree Janet,recycling is the key 2 make sts learn,unfortunately they don't study if we recycle more'll be memorable #eltchat
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9:09 pm
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cybraryman1:
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@lolonagi Good idea to have students create their own vocabulary dictionary & include pictures #ELTChat
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9:09 pm
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NikkiFortova:
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RT @KarenInGreece: When do you do most of your revision/recycling? Start of lesson? #ELTchat >I try at the beginning and end of lessons
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9:09 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@ELTExperiences yes, there are studies..twenty times is average...some words need to be presented more than that!!! unbelievable #ELTchat
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9:09 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@KarenInGreece #eltchat I prefer to do activities that recycle rather than recycling activities, if you see what I mean!
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9:10 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @cybraryman1: @lolonagi Good idea to have students create their own vocabulary dictionary & include pictures #ELTChat
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9:10 pm
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rliberni:
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@lolonagi yes, there is a tendency s'times for std to say 'we've already done this'! #eltchat
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9:10 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Especially vocab..quick revision games to warm up and help lang 'sink in'.
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9:10 pm
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cybraryman1:
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@ELTExperiences The key is that they have to start using the words to really learn them. #eltchat
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9:10 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @theteacherjames: @KarenInGreece #eltchat I prefer to do activities that recycle rather than recycling activities, if you see what I mean!
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9:10 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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But how many words are useful to recycle in a lesson? Ten, twenty, thirty, one hundred? #ELTChat
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9:10 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @cybraryman1: @lolonagi Good idea to have students create their own vocabulary dictionary & include pictures #ELTChat> great idea
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9:10 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@KarenInGreece Yes usually at the beginning of the lesson to review previous lesson's language #ELTchat
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9:10 pm
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annabooklover:
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@ELTExperiences It's even more than that, something like forty (times to see a new word b4 learning it) but let me find the link #ELTchat
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9:10 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @Fuertesun: Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat > posters? notes? projects?
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9:10 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @ELTExperiences: But how many words are useful to recycle in a lesson? Ten, twenty, thirty, one hundred? #ELTChat not many. Ten?
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9:10 pm
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cybraryman1:
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RT @Fuertesun: Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat
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9:10 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@Marisa_C all of the above... #eltchat
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9:10 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @cybraryman1: @ELTExperiences The key is that they have to start using the words to really learn them. #eltchat
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9:11 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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Is end of class the best time to review vocab? Watched a video about memory recently that suggested this. #ELTChat
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9:11 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@NikkiFortova I do more at beginning, but need to organise time more so can do it at the end too. #ELTchat
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9:11 pm
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Smoken_Flames:
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RT @Fuertesun: Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat
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9:11 pm
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rliberni:
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@cybraryman1 I agree! Use it or lose it #eltchat
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9:11 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: But how many words are useful to recycle in a lesson? Ten, twenty, thirty, one hundred? #ELTChat
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9:11 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@Marisa_C @cybraryman1 @lolonagi we also create students generated month vocab lists...all different and unique #ELTchat
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9:11 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @Fuertesun: Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat >> do you put us lots of things on n'bds?
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9:11 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @theteacherjames: @KarenInGreece #eltchat I prefer to do activities that recycle rather than recycling activities, if you see what I mean!
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9:11 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @NikkiFortova @KarenInGreece everywhere - beginning, end, middle - whichever material can be linket to anything from the past
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9:11 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: @Marisa_C @cybraryman1 @lolonagi we also create students generated month vocab lists...all different and unique #ELTchat
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9:11 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @theteacherjames: @KarenInGreece #eltchat I prefer to do activities that recycle rather than recycling activities, if you see what I mean!
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9:11 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@ELTExperiences #eltchat We need to create activities where the recycling is done naturally, rather than just for revision.
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9:11 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @theteacherjames: @ELTExperiences #eltchat We need to create activities where the recycling is done naturally, rather than just for revision.
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9:12 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat @NikkiFortova @KarenInGreece everywhere - beginning, end, middle - whichever material can be linket to anything from the past
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9:12 pm
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cybraryman1:
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@rliberni They may have had it already but in many cases don't remember it when questioned #eltchat
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9:12 pm
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shaznosel:
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#eltchat Again diaries can help - revise and review..in a personal way -ss can draw/use L1 to personalise and recycle later
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9:12 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Is end of class the best time to review vocab? Watched a video about memory recently that suggested this. #ELTChat >agrree
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9:12 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@ELTExperiences Good question.Especially when u have a coursebook page full of vocab exercises, which vocab do u choose to review? #ELTchat
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9:12 pm
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rliberni:
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I think this is an area where students can do their own work and use online stuff #eltchat
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9:12 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Especially vocab..quick revision games to warm up and help lang 'sink in'.
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9:13 pm
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cybraryman1:
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An important thing is when a word is introduced it should be used in forthcoming lessons to reinforce it with students #eltchat
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9:13 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@theteacherjames yep! make it as natural and authentic as possible... real life context :) #ELTchat
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9:13 pm
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janetbianchini:
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#ELTchat They can do little open class competitions that they create for homework, ready for next class
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9:13 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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Do you ever offer rewards or privileges for students who make special effort to USE the vocab or new grammar? recycling rewards #ELTChat
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9:13 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Does any1 get students to write three words that they have learnt during the day or week, put that in an envelope and then recycle. #ELTChat
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9:13 pm
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sallyswinfen:
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RT @KarenInGreece: When do you do most of your revision/recycling? Start of lesson? #ELTchat smt start, smt end, depends . Hi everyone !
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9:13 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @rliberni: I think this is an area where students can do their own work and use online stuff #eltchat
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9:13 pm
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evab2001:
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@springrose12 great, they are v useful #eltchat
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9:13 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ELTExperiences The ones you aimed at teaching them in prev. lesson. 10 enough, 20-30 for more lessons' revision.100, er, no? :P #ELTChat
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9:13 pm
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Marisa_C:
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Project work is a natural way of recycling and good fun for learnrs if they like their project #ELTchat
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9:13 pm
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evizac:
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#ELTchat @Marisa_C T must be alert and revise bits and pieces whenever s/he gets the opportunity.
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9:14 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @Marisa_C: Project work is a natural way of recycling and good fun for learnrs if they like their project #ELTchat
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9:14 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @Fuertesun: Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat > posters? notes? projects? Gr8 idea!
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9:14 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @Marisa_C: RT @Fuertesun: Use the walls to scaffold previously taught lang and vocab #eltchat > posters? notes? projects? Gr8 idea!
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9:14 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgetting_curve Forgetting curve #ELTchat
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9:14 pm
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evizac:
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#ELTchat hello everybody trying to cope here
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9:15 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@ESLlibrary Warm praise is all they get and how very impressed I am with them! #ELTChat
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9:15 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @Marisa_C: Project work is a natural way of recycling and good fun for learnrs if they like their project #ELTchat
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9:15 pm
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evab2001:
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as a filler I list some words on board ask them 2 choose some and write a v short story or a meaningful paragraph #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Constant recycling is obviously useful - RT @vladkaslniecko: http://bit.ly/h2bdB4 Forgetting curve #ELTchat
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9:15 pm
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rliberni:
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@evizac Hi just try and follow a couple of threads it's impossible to see everything #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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http://ligon.wcpss.net/dept/media/CurveofRemembering.pdf Remembering curve #ELTchat
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9:15 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @evab2001: as a filler I list some words on board ask them 2 choose some and write a v short story or a meaningful paragraph #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@evizac #ELTchat Yes, I agree with you. Whenever the opportunity arises - try to review in quick bursts
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9:15 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: Constant recycling is obviously useful - RT @vladkaslniecko: http://bit.ly/h2bdB4 Forgetting curve #ELTchat
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9:15 pm
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cybraryman1:
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My Vocabulary page has many fun activities http://tinyurl.com/yzclshf #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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I sometimes use the homework students have handed in for revision #ELTchat
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9:15 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: http://ligon.wcpss.net/dept/media/CurveofRemembering.pdf Remembering curve #ELTchat
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9:15 pm
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lolonagi:
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our classes are just presentations the boom effect should happen at the beginning and at the end #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @evab2001: as a filler I list some words on board ask them 2 choose some and write a v short story or a meaningful paragraph #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @cybraryman1: My Vocabulary page has many fun activities http://tinyurl.com/yzclshf #eltchat
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9:15 pm
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shaznosel:
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#eltchat Online texts relevant to new vocab great but recycling grammar not so easy..
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9:15 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @vladkaslniecko: @Marisa_C @cybraryman1 @lolonagi we also create students generated month vocab lists...all different and unique #ELTchat
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9:16 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ESLlibrary Recap is good and actively using them in oral activities. But these have to be repeated from time to time. #ELTChat
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9:16 pm
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rliberni:
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@shaznosel I think that is probably more revision but important too #eltchat
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9:16 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Recap is good and actively using them in oral activities. But these have to be repeated from time to time. #ELTChat
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9:16 pm
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Marisa_C:
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That remembering curve is very optimistic - best points are top middle and end of lesson I find #ELTchat - research confirms
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9:16 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Again diaries can help - revise and review..in a personal way -ss can draw/use L1 to personalise and recycle later
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9:17 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@evizac Hi - it'll be fast but just try to relax and enjoy the experience and add when you can :) #ELTchat
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9:17 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@Marisa_C Plenary session at end good even with kids what did we learn today? #ELTchat
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9:17 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @janetbianchini: @evizac Hi - it'll be fast but just try to relax and enjoy the experience and add when you can :) #ELTchat
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9:17 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @Fuertesun: @Marisa_C Plenary session at end good even with kids what did we learn today? #ELTchat
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9:17 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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I like to get sts to write three words and then distribute words to random students and get them to write a few sentenceS. #ELTChat
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9:17 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Online texts relevant to new vocab great but recycling grammar not so easy..#ELTchat
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9:17 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @ELTExperiences: I like to get sts to write three words and then distribute words to random students and get them to write a few sentenceS. #ELTChat
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9:17 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @cybraryman1: My Vocabulary page has many fun activities http://tinyurl.com/yzclshf #eltchat
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9:17 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat has anyone tried new vocab+old grammar and the other way around?
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9:17 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Online texts relevant to new vocab great but recycling grammar not so easy..#ELTchat
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9:17 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @JoshSRound: @juliachumphreys Hi Julia!! good to see you at #ELTchat (my colleague) :)) > Hi Julia, Josh's colleague! :P
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9:17 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @ELTExperiences: I like to get sts to write three words and then distribute words to random students and get them to write a few sentenceS. #ELTChat
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9:18 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat has anyone tried new vocab+old grammar and the other way around? Yes it makes it much easier
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9:18 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @Fuertesun: @Marisa_C Plenary session at end good even with kids what did we learn today? #ELTchat > Yes great
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9:18 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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RT @Fuertesun: @Marisa_C Plenary session at end good even with kids what did we learn today? #ELTchat
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9:18 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @SueannaN: RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat has anyone tried new vocab+old grammar and the other way around? Yes it makes it much easier
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9:19 pm
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janetbianchini:
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I sometimes put words in hat for revision, ss pick one word upeach and order themselves in a quick story #ELTchat
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9:19 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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http://vladimiramichalkova.edublogs.org/2010/12/10/whiteboard-game/ Whiteboard games. use them as warmer #eltchat can be topical or general
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9:19 pm
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evab2001:
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since last year I create word posters&display on the walls.they find them useful, sometimes they choose words from& play tictactoe #eltchat
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9:19 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: I sometimes put words in hat for revision, ss pick one word upeach and order themselves in a quick story #ELTchat
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9:19 pm
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Fuertesun:
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Vocab boxes great way to recycle vocab with YLs #eltchat
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9:19 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @evab2001: since last year I create word posters&display on the walls.they find them useful, sometimes they choose words from& play tictactoe #eltchat
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9:19 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @janetbianchini: I sometimes put words in hat for revision, ss pick one word upeach and order themselves in a quick story #ELTchat
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9:19 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @Fuertesun: Vocab boxes great way to recycle vocab with YLs #eltchat
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9:19 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @Fuertesun: Vocab boxes great way to recycle vocab with YLs #eltchat
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9:19 pm
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shaznosel:
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@Marisa_C Great idea! First time I ve seen these! #eltchat
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9:19 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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What activities do you do to recycle vocab? I prefer back to the whiteboard and students have to explain to the one sitting. #ELTChat
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9:19 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @janetbianchini: I sometimes put words in hat for revision, ss pick one word upeach and order themselves in a quick story #ELTchat
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9:19 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@JoshSRound Thanks, trying to keep up :) #ELTchat
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9:19 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @evab2001: since last year I create word posters&display on the walls.they find them useful, sometimes they choose words from& play tictactoe #eltchat
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9:20 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @SueAnnan yes, an I try to make grammar "threads" over a series of lessons if the grammar is difficult, voab. topics changing
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9:20 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @evab2001: since last year I create word posters&display on the walls.they find them useful, sometimes they choose words from& play tictactoe #eltchat
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9:20 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat @SueAnnan yes, an I try to make grammar "threads" over a series of lessons if the grammar is difficult, voab. topics changing
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9:20 pm
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JoshSRound:
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How soon after teaching sth do you recycle it, what is best?? next day, a week later? #ELTchat
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9:20 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ELTExperiences No, but sounds great! #ELTChat
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9:20 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@ELTExperiences Yes good fun activity! #ELTchat
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9:20 pm
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du_siemens:
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Have you guys tried putting words on labels and placing them on your students' backs? They have to mingle and explain the words. #ELTChat
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9:20 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @JoshSRound: How soon after teaching sth do you recycle it, what is best?? next day, a week later? #ELTchat
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9:20 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @JoshSRound: How soon after teaching sth do you recycle it, what is best?? next day, a week later? #ELTchat
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9:20 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@ELTExperiences I do this too, or vocab on little cards and they have to describe to each other #ELTchat
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9:20 pm
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evab2001:
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http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/blogs/evab2001/train-your-students-be-good-vocabulary-learnerspart-2 sth I wrote last week #eltchat
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9:20 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Yes, a quick os & xs game whenever always fills the gap - they can choose words to review #ELTchat
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9:20 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @du_siemens: Have you guys tried putting words on labels and placing them on your students' backs? They have to mingle and explain the words. #ELTChat
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9:20 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @JoshSRound: How soon after teaching sth do you recycle it, what is best?? next day, a week later? #ELTchat all of the above
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9:20 pm
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annabooklover:
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RT @evab2001: since last year I create word posters&display on the walls.they find them useful, sometimes they choose words from& play tictactoe #eltchat
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9:20 pm
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theteacherjames:
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I like @englishraven's Word Wise vocab bank: http://bit.ly/9k3p8Z - Just three words/chunk per class! Sounds about right to me. #eltchat
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9:21 pm
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du_siemens:
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@JoshSRound I do it in every class, especially for vocabulary. Makes wonders. #ELTChat
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9:21 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: Yes, a quick os & xs game whenever always fills the gap - they can choose words to review #ELTchat
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9:21 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @theteacherjames: I like @englishraven's Word Wise vocab bank: http://bit.ly/9k3p8Z - Just three words/chunk per class! Sounds about right to me. #eltchat
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9:21 pm
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annabooklover:
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We also play action charades to revise verbs and their objects #ELTchat
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9:21 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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Did you all see Karenne's latest: What does it mean to "know" a word? http://tinyurl.com/49ymud5 #ELTChat
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9:21 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@JoshSRound check out the Remembering Curve I tweeted a while ago...it's really nice, visual :) #ELTchat
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9:21 pm
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cgoodey:
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@JoshSRound According recent Pearson seminar from Norbert & Diane Schmitt - recycle very soon after introducing new vocab #ELTchat
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9:21 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @cgoodey: @JoshSRound According recent Pearson seminar from Norbert & Diane Schmitt - recycle very soon after introducing new vocab #ELTchat
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9:22 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@du_siemens I love this activity - with YLs postits stuck on their foreheads :-D #ELTChat
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9:22 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Did you all see Karenne's latest: What does it mean to "know" a word? http://tinyurl.com/49ymud5 #ELTChat
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9:22 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@vladkaslniecko Thanks will check later :) #ELTchat
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9:22 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@du_siemens Yes, that's a great activity! Try putting sticky labels on ss' foreheads and they have to guess word via descriptions #ELTchat
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9:22 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @Marisa_C: @du_siemens I love this activity - with YLs postits stuck on their foreheads :-D #ELTChat
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9:22 pm
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Fuertesun:
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Flyswatter and flashcards are a great way to recycle vocab with YLs #eltchat
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9:22 pm
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ELTmethods:
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@theteacherjames @ELTExperiences #eltchat yes, to make it more relevant for our learners - to get away from the course book.
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9:22 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Marisa_C That's just amazing, isn't it Marisa? I consistently do it with my students, especially higher levels... #ELTChat
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9:22 pm
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lolonagi:
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@janetbianchini what about writing the words in the blanks and then form a senntence on that word if they took the blank? #eltchat
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9:22 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @annabooklover: We also play action charades to revise verbs and their objects #ELTchat
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9:22 pm
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evab2001:
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@JoshSRound I think as much as possible. I belive we do most of the work they sit and wait to be spoonfed :( #eltchat
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9:22 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@DinaDobrou it's a 45-60 minute activity in itself. Dictogloss is also useful if you include vocab in it. #ELTChat
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9:22 pm
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rliberni:
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@Marisa_C I did this with my last group too (a group of university lecturers they loved it!) #eltchat
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9:22 pm
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du_siemens:
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@janetbianchini They benefit a lot from this activity. #ELTChat
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9:22 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@cgoodey agree, instinctively it feels v imp to recycle v soon after #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@waykatewit yes, it can be fewer of course...some words can be learnt after the first exposure...depends on ....#ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: @DinaDobrou it's a 45-60 minute activity in itself. Dictogloss is also useful if you include vocab in it. #ELTChat
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9:23 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @ I'm sure recycling is not the same as revision...
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9:23 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @cgoodey: @JoshSRound According recent Pearson seminar from Norbert & Diane Schmitt - recycle very soon after introducing new vocab #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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annabooklover:
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RT @du_siemens: Have you guys tried putting words on labels and placing them on your students' backs? They have to mingle and explain the words. #ELTChat
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9:23 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Did you all see Karenne's latest: What does it mean to "know" a word? http://tinyurl.com/49ymud5 #ELTChat
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9:23 pm
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evizac:
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#ELTchat@shaznosel:recycling grammar not so easy??? it is if you simplify it. play games with grammar eg. http://www.eslflow.com/games1.html
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9:23 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @annabooklover: We also play action charades to revise verbs and their objects #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@Marisa_C Post -its on foreheads always works well with adults! They think it's hilarious and they learn at same time! #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@waykatewit ...intensity of exposure and personal involvment of a learner #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@evab2001 yep, got to get ss doing majority of work!! #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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Does anyone revisit reading texts they have taught? Are there benefits to this? #ELTchat
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9:23 pm
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du_siemens:
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Other great activities that can be used as warmers are wordsearches and criss-crosses.I usually do competition. www.puzzlemaker.com #ELTChat
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9:24 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @theteacherjames: I like @englishraven's Word Wise vocab bank: http://bit.ly/9k3p8Z - Just three words/chunk per class! Sounds about right to me. #eltchat
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9:24 pm
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rliberni:
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@waykatewit no they are different but in some ways have the same effect #eltchat
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9:24 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @du_siemens: Other great activities that can be used as warmers are wordsearches and criss-crosses.I usually do competition. www.puzzlemaker.com #ELTChat
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9:24 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @JoshSRound: @evab2001 yep, got to get ss doing majority of work!! #ELTchat
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9:24 pm
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lolonagi:
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@annabooklover action charades? #eltchat
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9:24 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@janetbianchini they do ! i love post its - we use them to label parts of the body too - good laugh #ELTchat
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9:24 pm
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theteacherjames:
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#eltchat Learning new vocab should be with production in mind, so the opportunity to recycle should come naturally. Easy to forget though!
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9:24 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@janetbianchini #ELTchatI have a jester hat with velcro and wordcards for kids #ELTchat
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9:24 pm
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shaznosel:
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#eltchat used o s and x's today to review none/neither/both etc - manic class but hope they'll remember!
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9:25 pm
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du_siemens:
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@KarenInGreece I've never done that. What I do know, depending on my aim, is to ask them what they remember from that text. #ELTChat
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9:25 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @Fuertesun: Vocab boxes great way to recycle vocab with YLs #eltchat
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9:25 pm
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du_siemens:
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RT @theteacherjames: #eltchat Learning new vocab should be with production in mind, so the opportunity to recycle should come naturally. Easy to forget though!
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9:25 pm
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rliberni:
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@KarenInGreece in class sometimes online often I think stds find different things each time #eltchat
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9:25 pm
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janetbianchini:
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The Ultimate Word Search Maker is good -get ss to make their own word searches for review purposes next lesson #ELTchat
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9:25 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @rliberni to me, recycling always deals with putting the old material into new contexts 4 the sake of 1. memoriz., 2 activation
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9:25 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @janetbianchini: The Ultimate Word Search Maker is good -get ss to make their own word searches for review purposes next lesson #ELTchat
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9:25 pm
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du_siemens:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat @rliberni to me, recycling always deals with putting the old material into new contexts 4 the sake of 1. memoriz., 2 activation
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9:26 pm
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picswordswisdom:
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@KarenInGreece Yes! Conversations get richer with each revisit. #ELTchat
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9:26 pm
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du_siemens:
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@waykatewit Very well put, I'd say. #ELTChat
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9:26 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @ELTExperiences: RT @janetbianchini: The Ultimate Word Search Maker is good -get ss to make their own word searches for review purposes next lesson #ELTchat
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9:26 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@janetbianchini Hi does anyone think that wsearches are not very Hots? #ELTchat
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9:26 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @Fuertesun: Vocab boxes great way to recycle vocab with YLs #eltchat
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9:26 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@shaznosel Seems like you had fun Sharon! If they did too, I'm sure they'll remember! :P #ELTChat
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9:26 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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Lots of useful activities. Crosswords, vocab Os and Xs, phrasal verb bingo, back-to-board vocab, pelmanism, miming #ELTchat
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9:26 pm
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rliberni:
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@ELTExperiences yes, so recycling should be ongoing revision less frequent? #eltchat
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9:26 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @Fuertesun #ELTchat I have a jester hat with velcro and wordcards for kids #ELTchat That sounds like fun!
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9:26 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@KarenInGreece Love pelmanism games #ELTchat
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9:26 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Fuertesun I love them and so do my ss. It depends on how you approach them, though. Have you tried making it into a competition? #ELTChat
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9:27 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@Fuertesun @janetbianchini hmmm...wordsearches are nice sometimes but i find them too time consuming usually #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @du_siemens: RT @waykatewit: @rliberni to me, recycling always deals w putting the old material into new contexts >this is key #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@du_siemens Yes sometimes I do the same, but I wonder if more could be done. #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@Fuertesun I think if student created they work very well! #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens I just think they are a bit lower order ??? not sure #ELTChat
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9:27 pm
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rliberni:
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Do stds resist recycling at all? #eltchat
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9:27 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @JoshSRound: RT @du_siemens: RT @waykatewit: @rliberni to me, recycling always deals w putting the old material into new contexts >this is key #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @KarenInGreece: Lots of useful activities. Crosswords, vocab Os and Xs, phrasal verb bingo, back-to-board vocab, pelmanism, miming #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@janetbianchini yes they go more distance that way #ELTchat
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9:27 pm
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du_siemens:
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@KarenInGreece Are you familiar with www.puzzlemaker.com? If you aren't, you should because it's really nice. #ELTChat
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9:27 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@rliberni should a little or often be more useful than a lot during a little time. #ELTChat
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9:27 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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I love the naughts and crosses game. Works with grammar, vocabulary, functions, everything! #ELTChat
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9:28 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @DinaDobrou: I love the naughts and crosses game. Works with grammar, vocabulary, functions, everything! #ELTChat - me too
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9:28 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@Fuertesun @janetbianchini i prefer something more dynamic, active and engaging for revision :)) #ELTchat
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9:28 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@rliberni Thanks for reply. So it seems useful and worthwhile then. #ELTchat
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9:28 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Fuertesun Don't quite agree. Again, I think it has to do with how the teacher approaches them. #ELTChat
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9:28 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @JoshSRound @du_siemens @rliberni with vocab. especially it is also re-classifying. Love working creatively with wordlists
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9:28 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@rliberni #eltchat Like anything, I think it depends on how it's done.
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9:28 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens just me! #ELTChat
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9:28 pm
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rliberni:
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@ELTExperiences I'm a big fan of little and often which is where I think mobile phones can e great #eltchat
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9:28 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ELTExperiences @rliberni I find it is. It doesn't overwhelm sts. #ELTChat
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9:29 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@ELTExperiences Yes, I believe a little often is better than a lot during a little time, but depends on level #ELTchat
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9:29 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Get students to make a crossword together and then use it for other learners. It might be useful. #ELTChat
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9:29 pm
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Fuertesun:
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I like to play a game with newly taught vocab it starts with V and ends with y for example good with kids #eltchat
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9:29 pm
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du_siemens:
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?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? I think we have to engage our students. #ELTChat
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9:29 pm
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SueannaN:
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I think we have to consider sts learning preferences too #ELTchat
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9:30 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @ELTExperiences @rliberni yes, but there will be days you'll want to recyle from a month's period or longer - lots :) as a final
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9:30 pm
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rliberni:
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Like any skill the more frequently you practise the better u get (if the practice is effective!) #eltchat
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9:30 pm
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JoshSRound:
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Find new meaningful contexts 2 recycle recently taught items; also opport 2 revisit lang learnt in prev wks; enc ss to reflect back #ELTchat
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9:30 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@du_siemens Yes I have and I think it's great!I've made some great communicative crosswords with it.Speaking + vocab review in 1! #ELTchat
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9:30 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@SueAnnan good point, Sue :-) #ELTchat students generated activities = personal involvement #ELTchat
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9:30 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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We featured @Fuertesun's "Recycling Vocab in Primary ELT" post a few weeks ago: http://tinyurl.com/4czdx45 #ELTChat
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9:30 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @JoshSRound: Find new meaningful contexts 2 recycle recently taught items; also opport 2 revisit lang learnt in prev wks; enc ss to reflect back #ELTchat
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9:30 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @du_siemens: ?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? we have to engage students. #ELTChat
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9:30 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @rliberni: @ELTExperiences I'm a big fan of little and often which is where I think mobile phones can e great #eltchat
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9:30 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ESLlibrary: We featured @Fuertesun's "Recycling Vocab in Primary ELT" post a few weeks ago: http://tinyurl.com/4czdx45 #ELTChat
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9:30 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@ESLlibrary thank you very mucho! #ELTChat
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9:30 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Get your students to create cartoons as fun review activities. Stick them onto class blog or wiki -or Glogster for everyone to view #ELTchat
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9:30 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@du_siemens and this will have a lot to do with peer revision/recycling :)
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9:30 pm
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du_siemens:
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Another thing which works perfectly is to have your students design their own memory game. They put words x definitions and play. #ELTChat
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9:31 pm
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du_siemens:
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@KarenInGreece I have lots of them. I always save them in order to save time. #ELTChat
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9:31 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @ESLlibrary: We featured @Fuertesun's "Recycling Vocab in Primary ELT" post a few weeks ago: http://tinyurl.com/4czdx45 #ELTChat
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9:31 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @janetbianchini: Get your students to create cartoons as fun review activities. Stick them onto class blog or wiki -or Glogster for everyone to view #ELTchat
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9:31 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @rliberni: Do stds resist recycling at all? #eltchat > we should not make them feel we are doing that ;)
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9:31 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@SueAnnan Definitely, but difficult in a larger class #ELTchat
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9:31 pm
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shaznosel:
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#eltchat when does recycling cross the line with testing? i.e. revise for this test....etc etc as we have to do in Greece?
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9:32 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @du_siemens: Another thing which works perfectly is to have your students design their own memory game. They put words x definitions and play. #ELTChat
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9:32 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@JoshSRound absolutely - smtms months back :) there's the s.called delayed review - works with long-term memory
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9:32 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @juliachumphreys: @SueAnnan Definitely, but difficult in a larger class #ELTchat why?
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9:32 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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RT @JoshSRound: Find new meaningful contexts 2 recycle recently taught items; also opport 2 revisit lang learnt in prev wks; enc ss to reflect back #ELTchat
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9:32 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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I've remembered that I use a corpus gap fill activity to recycle vocabulary and select about three words for that. #ELTChat
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9:32 pm
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rliberni:
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@waykatewit I think you can recycle from any time I think language learning can't be linear really more of a web #eltchat
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9:32 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: I've remembered that I use a corpus gap fill activity to recycle vocabulary and select about three words for that. #ELTChat
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9:32 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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@Fuertesun :) Love the Vocabulary Box. #ELTChat
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9:32 pm
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Fuertesun:
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Give advanced students four words that they have to use correctly in a sentence that demos meaning today we had perks and range #eltchat
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9:32 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @du_siemens: ?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? we have to engage students. #ELTChat
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9:32 pm
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du_siemens:
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@ELTExperiences Just like a Cambridge Exam question, isn't it? We talked a little bit about it this morning. #ELTChat
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9:32 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@lolonagi I think students like recycling games and activities if not overdone #ELTchat
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9:32 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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i think i mentioned it earlier but Vocabox works perfect in class and u build it all the time #ELTchat
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9:33 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @ESLlibrary: We featured @Fuertesun's "Recycling Vocab in Primary ELT" post a few weeks ago: http://tinyurl.com/4czdx45 #ELTChat
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9:33 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @DinaDobrou @du_siemens which means recycling unlike revision will mean active use (more than word games - discourses)
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9:33 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@shaznosel Good question! Would they do it if we told them "revise for a language game"? #ELTChat
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9:33 pm
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du_siemens:
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@ELTmethods ... and it surely fosters lots of speaking. #ELTChat
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9:33 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@ESLlibrary Kids do too! #ELTChat
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9:33 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: @lolonagi I think students like recycling games and activities if not overdone #ELTchat
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9:33 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: i think i mentioned it earlier but Vocabox works perfect in class and u build it all the time #ELTchat
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9:33 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @shaznosel Good question! Would they do it if we told them "revise for a language game"? #ELTChat
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9:33 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@du_siemens was the #ELTChat discussion about corpus this afternoon? I missed that.
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9:33 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @rliberni: @waykatewit I think u can recycle from any time I think language learning cant be linear really more of a web> agree #ELTchat
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9:33 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@rliberni sure
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9:33 pm
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du_siemens:
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@ELTExperiences Nope, about exam classes... #ELTChat
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9:34 pm
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waykatewit:
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RT @JoshSRound: Find new meaningful contexts 2 recycle recently taught items; also opport 2 revisit lang learnt in prev wks; enc ss to reflect back #ELTchat
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9:34 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@du_siemens i guess it is. #ELTChat
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9:34 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @SueAnnan: If we use old language with new structures, the students shouldn't recognise the recycling TRUE #ELTchat
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9:34 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@waykatewit @du_siemens Good point! #ELTChat
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9:34 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @SueAnnan: If we use old language with new structures, the students shouldn't recognise the recycling #ELTchat
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9:34 pm
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du_siemens:
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Not only do I try to revise vocabulary from the previous class... but vocabulary from all the classes we've had. #ELTChat
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9:35 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@JoshSRound @rliberni has anyone spoken about long- and short-term memory?? Important!
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9:35 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @du_siemens: Not only do I try to revise vocabulary from the previous class... but vocabulary from all the classes we've had. #ELTChat
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9:35 pm
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GlogsterEDU:
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RT @janetbianchini: Get your students to create cartoons as fun review activities. Stick them onto class blog or wiki -or Glogster for everyone to view #ELTchat
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9:35 pm
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BenevolentBaron:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Did you all see Karenne's latest: What does it mean to "know" a word? http://tinyurl.com/49ymud5 #ELTChat
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9:35 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens That's weher a vocab box or bag comes in handy #ELTChat
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9:35 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Sometimes get students to create their own warmers as review - empower them to take control of how they like to remember words #ELTchat
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9:35 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@du_siemens How much time do you devote to it? #ELTChat
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9:35 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Fuertesun I have both in my classroom. LOL. #ELTChat
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9:35 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @janetbianchini: Sometimes get students to create their own warmers as review - empower them to take control of how they like to remember words #ELTchat
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9:35 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @janetbianchini: Sometimes get students to create their own warmers as review - empower them to take control of how they like to remember words #ELTchat
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9:35 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat@JoshSRound @rliberni has anyone spoken about long- and short-term memory?? Important! not yet - shoot!
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9:35 pm
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du_siemens:
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@DinaDobrou Five minutes? I usually do it as a warmer... #ELTChat
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9:36 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat@JoshSRound @rliberni has anyone spoken about long- and short-term memory?? Important!>agree
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9:36 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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Seems some here are concerned about distinguishing between "revision" and "recycling" activities. #ELTchat Anyone care 2 define the two?
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9:36 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@Fuertesun Yes good idea, I do the same with my students. Sometimes play games based on that too. #ELTchat
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9:36 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@SueAnnan Diff learning preferences - some Ss love back2board,others find it too fast&prefer written exercises. Mix is key I guess! #ELTchat
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9:36 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@janetbianchini @lolonagi could we make recycling interwoven into lesson naturally, rather than a separate stage? won't resist then
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9:36 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@waykatewit @rliberni @JoshSRound And what about active vs passive vocab? #ELTChat
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9:36 pm
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tasoulazac:
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@du_siemens good idea! #eltchat
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9:36 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@janetbianchini getting ss to create own warmers - nice idea - how successful usually? #ELTchat
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9:36 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat@janetbianchini @lolonagi could we make recycling interwoven into lesson naturally, rather than a separate stage? won't resist then
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9:36 pm
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du_siemens:
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I have a list with great activities 2 revise vocab. If anyone is willing to have a look at it, please DM me and then I'll send it. #ELTChat
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9:36 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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A good recycling activity - RT @chrissspeck: Ten good homework tasks to set.: http://t.co/ezZIcXN #ELTChat
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9:36 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@ayatawel yes use the #elt chat hashtag #eltchat
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9:36 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @du_siemens: I have a list with great activities 2 revise vocab. If anyone is willing to have a look at it, please DM me and then I'll send it. #ELTChat
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9:37 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@du_siemens #eltchat Have you ever found that overwhelming? It must be a lot of language to keep in mind.
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9:37 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: A good recycling activity - RT @chrissspeck: Ten good homework tasks to set.: http://t.co/ezZIcXN #ELTChat
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9:37 pm
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annabooklover:
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@du_siemens Thanks for the link Eduardo! I just made my Flying wordsearch #ELTchat
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9:37 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@du_siemens 5 mins if you recycle all lessons? In what way? #ELTChat
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9:37 pm
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du_siemens:
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@theteacherjames Don't think so and I have 10 groups. #ELTChat
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9:37 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@ELTmethods @du_siemens I agree - great communicative acitivity! 2 for the price of one #ELTchat
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9:37 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @ELTExperiences: A good recycling activity - RT @chrissspeck: Ten good homework tasks to set.: http://t.co/ezZIcXN #ELTChat
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9:37 pm
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du_siemens:
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@annabooklover Isn't that amazing? #ELTChat
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9:37 pm
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taskmagic:
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#ELTChat TaskMagic is a commercial product, but really good for LOADS of vocab practice. Lots of info on the website: http://bit.ly/heeohe
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9:37 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@JoshSRound @rliberni inherent, integral part of every lesson, not just a stage I believe
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9:37 pm
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evizac:
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@DinaDobrou @shaznosel Would they do it if "revise for a language game"? #ELTChat they would it for a contest. make it a big deal.
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9:38 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@JoshSRound Have done it on occasions as sth different, and it has generally worked well - done with a bit of prep eg ideas etc #ELTchat
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9:38 pm
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du_siemens:
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@DinaDobrou Nope. In my opinion you cannot expect them to remember everything. Choose the words which will me meaningful to them. #ELTChat
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9:38 pm
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shaznosel:
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#eltchat Ss love it when you stick a post it note on their forehead and have to ask questions.what am i style
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9:38 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@DinaDobrou @rliberni @JoshSRound yes, 1 aim of recycling is really to activate the passively retained words
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9:39 pm
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ELTmethods:
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RT @ELTExperiences: A good recycling activity - RT @chrissspeck: Ten good homework tasks to set.: http://t.co/ezZIcXN #ELTChat
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9:39 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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RT @JoshSRound: @janetbianchini getting ss to create own warmers - nice idea - how successful usually? #ELTchat
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9:39 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@janetbianchini sounds good, to break the routine #ELTchat
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9:39 pm
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theteacherjames:
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I think, in general, there is too much emphasis on vocab. Does recycling too much add to this and subtract from other areas? #eltchat
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9:39 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ESLlibrary Hmm..revision like "reminding" them & recycling "getting them to use it"? Revision is sth they do on their own too #ELTChat
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9:39 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@shaznosel yes and for verbs the game where you have to give clues like " you do it with no clothes on and it involves water" #eltchat
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9:39 pm
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SueannaN:
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@juliachumphreys yes you have to negotiate with the class #ELTchat
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9:39 pm
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waykatewit:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @waykatewit @rliberni @JoshSRound And what about active vs passive vocab? #ELTChat
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9:39 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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So when is the best time to recycle vocabulary? First lesson or at the end of class? #ELTChat
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9:39 pm
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du_siemens:
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RT @theteacherjames: I think, in general, there is too much emphasis on vocab. Does recycling too much add to this and subtract from other areas? #eltchat
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9:39 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Hmm..revision like "reminding" them & recycling "getting them to use it"? Revision is sth they do on their own too #ELTChat
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9:39 pm
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evizac:
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#ELTChat @DinaDobrou @shaznoselwe have a bingo contest every month with the vocabulary taught. They are always enthusiastic about it.
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9:39 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @Fuertesun: @shaznosel yes and for verbs the game where you have to give clues like " you do it with no clothes on and it involves water" #eltchat
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9:40 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Help! I think "Mini Max" contains a lot of ideas, but not sure if this is right title?? #ELTchat
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9:40 pm
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du_siemens:
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@ELTExperiences I think whenever you feel like it. I usually do it as a warmer in every class. #ELTChat
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9:40 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@theteacherjames vocab the meat or the bones? #eltchat
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9:40 pm
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annabooklover:
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@lolonagi Action charades are flashcards with actions which the students mime. Whoever gets the most right wins! #ELTchat
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9:40 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@waykatewit @DinaDobrou @rliberni @JoshSRound avtive vs passive vocab - good to raise ss awareness of disctinction #ELTchat
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9:40 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @Fuertesun: @shaznosel yes and for verbs the game where you have to give clues like " you do it with no clothes on and it involves water" #eltchat
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9:40 pm
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waykatewit:
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RT @JoshSRound: @janetbianchini getting ss to create own warmers - nice idea - how successful usually? #ELTchat
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9:40 pm
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cioccas:
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@theteacherjames Yes, think recycling should be about more than just vocab #ELTchat
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9:40 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Hmm..revision like "reminding" them & recycling "getting them to use it"? Revision is sth they do on their own too #ELTChat
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9:41 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@cioccas yes we need to recycle grammar and skills and pron etc #ELTchat
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9:41 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @cioccas: @theteacherjames Yes, think recycling should be about more than just vocab #ELTchat
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9:41 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Quick dominoes revision game are also nice #ELTchat
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9:41 pm
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du_siemens:
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@KarenInGreece I've just sent it to you. #ELTChat
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9:41 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @Fuertesun: @cioccas yes we need to recycle grammar and skills and pron etc #ELTchat
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9:41 pm
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cioccas:
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RT @Fuertesun: yes we need to recycle grammar and skills and pron etc #ELTchat <Def. agree!
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9:41 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@cioccas #eltchat Yes, I was wondering how people recycle skills and techniques.
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9:41 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@cioccas @theteacherjames perhaps recycling grammar structures and lexical phrases might be a good idea to focus on as well. #ELTChat
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9:42 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@Fuertesun #eltchat Good question - need to think about that!
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9:42 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@janetbianchini Do you mean 'minimax teacher' the book? #ELTchat
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9:42 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTExperiences: @cioccas @theteacherjames perhaps recycling grammar structures and lexical phrases might be a good idea to focus on as well. #ELTChat
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9:42 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @JoshSRound: RT @Fuertesun: @cioccas yes we need to recycle grammar and skills and pron etc >> keeps us on our toes!! #ELTchat
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9:42 pm
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ELTmethods:
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@ELTExperiences #eltchat rather at the end - they must know it first before being able to recycle and revise.
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9:42 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @theteacherjames AGREE!! grammar is more challenging and more necessaty to recycle
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9:42 pm
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cioccas:
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RT @theteacherjames: #eltchat Yes, I was wondering how people recycle skills and techniques. < That's what I'm here to learn about today :-)
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9:42 pm
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du_siemens:
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@theteacherjames By doing them over & over again... u cant recycle a reading technique if u're not teaching reading in that lesson. #ELTChat
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9:42 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ELTmethods: @ELTExperiences #eltchat rather at the end - they must know it first before being able to recycle and revise.
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9:42 pm
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cioccas:
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RT @ELTmethods: @ELTExperiences #eltchat rather at the end - they must know it first before being able to recycle and revise.
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9:42 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @shaznosel: #eltchat Ss love it when u stick a postit note on their forehead & have to ask Qs.what am i style>Woohoo! gonna try it 2moro!
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9:42 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @du_siemens: @theteacherjames By doing them over & over again... u cant recycle a reading technique if u're not teaching reading in that lesson. #ELTChat
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9:43 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens yes recycle skills by teaching them in your lessons #ELTChat
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9:43 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@ELTmethods unless it was something that was looked at the previous day. Interesting contribution though. #ELTChat
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9:43 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @cioccas: @theteacherjames Yes, think recycling should be about more than just vocab #ELTchat
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9:43 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @du_siemens: I have a list with great activities 2 revise vocab. If anyone is willing to have a look at it, please DM me and then I'll send it. #ELTChat
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9:43 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@Fuertesun @cioccas yes we need to recycle grammar and skills and pron etc #ELTchat <-- definitely agree!
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9:43 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @ELTExperiences I think - any time is good as long as the recycling fits logically into the lesson
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9:43 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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How do you recycle/review structure? #ELTchat
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9:43 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @evizac: #ELTChat @DinaDobrou @shaznoselwe have a bingo contest every month with the vocabulary taught. They are always enthusiastic about it.
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9:43 pm
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sandymillin:
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@juliachumphreys Glad to see you joining in with #ELTchat - hope you're enjoying it!
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9:43 pm
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rliberni:
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@cioccas I think these are practised and the content is recycled? #eltchat
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9:43 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @janetbianchini: Quick dominoes revision game are also nice #ELTchat how would it be ? many Qs :)
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9:43 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Vocabulary Games and Activities contains lots of great activities http://tinyurl.com/5uygl29 #ELTchat
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9:43 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Well said - RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat @ELTExperiences I think - any time is good as long as the recycling fits logically into the lesson
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9:43 pm
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du_siemens:
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Interesting websites: http://bit.ly/i9NT4o, http://bit.ly/hrgh4X... #ELTChat
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9:44 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: Vocabulary Games and Activities contains lots of great activities http://tinyurl.com/5uygl29 I love these! #ELTchat
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9:44 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@sandymillin three in a line good for structure #ELTchat
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9:44 pm
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JoshSRound:
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Need to get ss to reflect on the how & the why when focussing on sub-skills for read-list-speak-writing; that is what 2 recycle imo #ELTchat
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9:44 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @du_siemens: Interesting websites: http://bit.ly/i9NT4o, http://bit.ly/hrgh4X... #ELTChat
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9:44 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Fuertesun Doesn't it make more sense? #ELTChat
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9:44 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@DinaDobrou @ESLlibrary rather, revision - reminding + same context + passive, recycling - new context + active + cognitive
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9:44 pm
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SueannaN:
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RT @janetbianchini: Vocabulary Games and Activities contains lots of great activities http://tinyurl.com/5uygl29 #ELTchat Good book
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9:44 pm
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waykatewit:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @ESLlibrary Hmm..revision like "reminding" them & recycling "getting them to use it"? Revision is sth they do on their own too #ELTChat
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9:44 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @SueannaN: RT @janetbianchini: Vocabulary Games and Activities contains lots of great activities http://tinyurl.com/5uygl29 #ELTchat Good book
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9:44 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @SueannaN: RT @janetbianchini: Vocabulary Games and Activities contains lots of great activities http://tinyurl.com/5uygl29 #ELTchat Good book
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9:44 pm
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taskmagic:
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MFL teachers - tonight's #ELTChat about recycling vocab, grammar, skills etc completely transferable to MFL? (cont) http://deck.ly/~S4iyx
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9:44 pm
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theteacherjames:
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#eltchat I used to teach read & write classes, and I had to 'recycle' reading skills many times. Takes a lot more work I think.
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9:45 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@KarenInGreece Yes, thanks! That's the one! #ELTchat
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9:45 pm
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sandymillin:
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@vladkaslniecko My post about using vocab boxes and variants thereof http://wp.me/p18yiK-1d #ELTchat
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9:45 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @sandymillin: @vladkaslniecko My post about using vocab boxes and variants thereof http://wp.me/p18yiK-1d #ELTchat
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9:45 pm
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cioccas:
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@rliberni Yes, recycling content can aid listening and/or reading - support Ss weaker skills #ELTchat
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9:45 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @sandymillin: @vladkaslniecko My post about using vocab boxes and variants thereof http://wp.me/p18yiK-1d #ELTchat
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9:45 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @sandymillin: @vladkaslniecko My post about using vocab boxes and variants thereof http://wp.me/p18yiK-1d #ELTchat
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9:45 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat@DinaDobrou @ESLlibrary rather, revision - reminding + same context + passive, recycling - new context + active + cognitive
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9:45 pm
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shaznosel:
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@DinaDobrou #eltchat great fun if you put the funniest/weirdest on the class joker.know it all...great for mixed ability classes.
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9:46 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@KarenInGreece #eltchat Initial exposure has to be just right so they understand the purpose, then repeated practice.
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9:46 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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Can someone please explain the dominoes activity to me? #ELTchat
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9:46 pm
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du_siemens:
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I don't see how we can work on Readi. Strategies if we r having a List. Class. 2 recycle skills, teach them when the time comes. #ELTChat
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9:46 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @KarenInGreece: Can someone please explain the dominos activitiy to me? #ELTchat>agree
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9:46 pm
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tasoulazac:
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RT @cioccas: @rliberni Yes, recycling content can aid listening and/or reading - support Ss weaker skills #eltchat
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9:46 pm
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Fuertesun:
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I have a question box for recycling language filled with q's taken from the coursebook directly #eltchat
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9:46 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @ELTExperiences: Well said - RT @waykatewit: #ELTchat @ELTExperiences I think - any time is good as long as the recycling fits logically into the lesson
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9:46 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@JoshSRound yes, one way - great idea
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9:46 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@janetbianchini Very good, useful book! #ELTchat
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9:46 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @Fuertesun: I have a question box for recycling language filled with q's taken from the coursebook directly #eltchat
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9:46 pm
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sandymillin:
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Only time all SS in Level 7 class did HW was whn I asked them to make vocab puzzles based on old vocab 2 test peers. They loved it! #eltchat
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9:46 pm
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rliberni:
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How do we explain the importance of recycling to more autonomous learners? #eltchat
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9:47 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @tasoulazac: RT @cioccas: @rliberni Yes, recycling content can aid listening and/or reading - support Ss weaker skills #eltchat
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9:47 pm
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cioccas:
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RT @rliberni: How do we explain the importance of recycling to more autonomous learners? #eltchat
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9:47 pm
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sandymillin:
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@du_siemens I've said it before and I'll say it again. you need to start blogging ;) #ELTChat
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9:47 pm
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theteacherjames:
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RT @du_siemens: I don't see how we can work on Readi. Strategies if we r having a List. Class. 2 recycle skills, teach them when the time comes. #ELTChat
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9:47 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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Some ideas here: 7 tricks to help remember new words quickly and easily: http://tinyurl.com/4n8zpw6 #ELTChat
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9:47 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@theteacherjames With repeated practice, do you mean controlled written exercises? #ELTchat
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9:47 pm
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evab2001:
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RT @sandymillin: @vladkaslniecko My post about using vocab boxes and variants thereof http://wp.me/p18yiK-1d #ELTchat
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9:47 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@cioccas: Need to get ss to reflect on the how & the why when focussing on sub-skills for read-list-speak-writing #ELTchat
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9:47 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @sandymillin: @du_siemens I've said it before and I'll say it again. you need to start blogging ;) Hear hear!#ELTChat
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9:48 pm
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janetbianchini:
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For review of structures you could do "Stems" eg I shout out a beginning stem of a structure, ss have to write 2nd part down - #ELTchat
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9:48 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Is a good way for sts to recycle vocab autonomously is for them to keep a vocab book. Learner training in a way. #ELTChat
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9:48 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Some ideas here: 7 tricks to help remember new words quickly and easily: http://tinyurl.com/4n8zpw6 #ELTChat
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9:48 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@rliberni aren't they the ones that know the importance already? #eltchat
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9:48 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @janetbianchini: For review of structures you could do "Stems" eg I shout out a beginning stem of a structure, ss have to write 2nd part down - #ELTchat
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9:48 pm
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du_siemens:
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@sandymillin Too coward to start a blog. I've been teaching for only 3 years and a half... I'm the one who should be reading blogs. #ELTChat
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9:48 pm
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ELTmethods:
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@KarenInGreece #eltchat move from easy to more demanding. change the context. let them act and produce.
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9:48 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ayatawel Are you trying to join #ELTChat? If so, YES, we can see you! :)
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9:48 pm
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sandymillin:
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@du_siemens I've only been teaching for 2 and a half ;) and you have loads of ideas. If CELTA trainees can blog, you can 2! #ELTChat
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9:48 pm
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rliberni:
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@Fuertesun not necessarily often it's onwards and upwards! #eltchat
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9:48 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@cioccas @rliberni we re-visit same list/read next lesson, diff. purpose (discussion, eg) - good integrated recycl. + mixed abil.
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9:48 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Some ideas here: 7 tricks to help remember new words quickly and easily: http://tinyurl.com/4n8zpw6 #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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du_siemens:
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@sandymillin I'm willing to take the ICELT later this year. Quite afraid, though. RS. #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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sandymillin:
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@ELTExperiences Whenever you have a few minutes. Whenever it fits in the lesson. While doing other things! #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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evab2001:
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lots of useful links and ideas coming, thnx. have 2 go now. looking forward 2 the summary :) #eltchat
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9:49 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @ESLlibrary: Some ideas here: 7 tricks to help remember new words quickly and easily: http://tinyurl.com/4n8zpw6 #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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theteacherjames:
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RT @sandymillin @du_siemens I've said it before and I'll say it again. you need to start blogging ;) #ELTChat - I told him that too!!
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9:49 pm
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sandymillin:
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@du_siemens I think you'll be fine! #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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du_siemens:
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@evab2001 Bye bye #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens Time not important some people been doing same thing for 10 years! #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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ooou, something with my internet connection,sorry folks :( .#ELTchat
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9:49 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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@waykatewit @DinaDobrou Nice! I think the main point is the "new context". Reviewing in a new way without them realizing? #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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lisamonthie:
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great resource! RT @du_siemens: Interesting websites: http://bit.ly/i9NT4o, http://bit.ly/hrgh4X... #ELTChat
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9:49 pm
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du_siemens:
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@sandymillin @theteacherjames Come on, guys... you're lovely. #ELTChat
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9:50 pm
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rliberni:
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RT @ESLlibrary: @waykatewit @DinaDobrou Nice! I think the main point is the "new context". Reviewing in a new way without them realizing? #ELTChat
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9:50 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@DinaDobrou we want a report! #eltchat
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9:50 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Fuertesun Yes. I think it's a matter of effort, right? #ELTChat
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9:50 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@du_siemens Really you should start a blog!! - it will change you, and your students will love it #ELTchat
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9:50 pm
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cioccas:
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RT @Fuertesun: @du_siemens Time not important some people been doing same thing for 10 years! #ELTChat <Agree!
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9:50 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@rliberni Why wouldn't autonomous learners understand its importance? #ELTChat
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9:50 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @cioccas: @JoshSRound And the reflection on how and why can be a recycling actrivity in itself! Absolutely :)) #ELTchat
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9:50 pm
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shaznosel:
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RT @theteacherjames: I think, in general, there is too much emphasis on vocab. Does recycling too much add to this and subtract from other areas? #eltchat
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9:50 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@KarenInGreece #ELTChat Depends on the skill, but could do. It's got to be connected to your main target output, whether speaking or writing
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9:50 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@ELTmethods Thanks for the good ideas #ELTchat
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9:50 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Good ideas - RT @ESLlibrary: Some ideas here: 7 tricks to help remember new words quickly and easily: http://tinyurl.com/4n8zpw6 #ELTChat
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9:50 pm
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ayatawel:
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@DinaDobrou thank u, Dina. shall i reply to any of u using this hashtag at the end #eltchat?
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9:51 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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RT @janetbianchini: For review of structures you could do "Stems" eg I shout out a beginning stem of a structure, ss have to write 2nd part down - #ELTchat
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9:51 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@rliberni Is a good way for sts to recycle vocab autonomously is for them to keep a vocab book. Learner training in a way. #ELTChat
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9:51 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@ESLlibrary @DinaDobrou they might realise - the key - it must be natural and logical
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9:51 pm
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rliberni:
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@DinaDobrou it could be the students I work with sometimes but they certainly have their minds set on new #eltchat
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9:52 pm
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waykatewit:
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RT @ESLlibrary: @waykatewit @DinaDobrou Nice! I think the main point is the "new context". Reviewing in a new way without them realizing? #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@du_siemens @sandymillin I've been teaching for 14 and still feel intimidated at the thought! :D #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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du_siemens:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @du_siemens @sandymillin I've been teaching for 14 and still feel intimidated at the thought! :D #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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cioccas:
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@DinaDobrou: @rliberni I usually find good autonomous learners understand importance of recycling #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@DinaDobrou go for it! #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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du_siemens:
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@DinaDobrou Join the club, dear. Maybe we could start one together, hehehehe! #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @cioccas: @DinaDobrou: @rliberni I usually find good autonomous learners understand importance of recycling #ELTChat
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9:52 pm
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juliachumphreys:
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@sandymillin Thanks :) Quite hard to keep up but lots of interesting ideas #ELTchat
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9:53 pm
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ayatawel:
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I believe games r very important to help recycling vocabulary ! #eltchat
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9:53 pm
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Marisa_C:
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RT @ayatawel: I believe games r very important to help recycling vocabulary ! #eltchat
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9:53 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@ELTExperiences @rliberni keep a sep page foe vocab, sonfusables, grammar diffic, phrasals - all sep pages, adding wrds as U go on
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9:53 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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RT @janetbianchini: For review of structures you could do "Stems" eg I shout out a beginning stem of a structure, ss have to write 2nd part down - #ELTchat
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9:53 pm
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cioccas:
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@du_siemens @DinaDobrou Go for it - I'd read your blogs! #ELTchat
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9:53 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@ayatawel Yes, always use the hashtag and write what you want to say to us all :) #ELTchat
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9:53 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @ELTExperiences: @rliberni a good way for sts to recycle vocab autonomously is 2 keep a vocab book. >> or a learner diary #ELTchat
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9:53 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Totally agree - RT @Marisa_C: RT @ayatawel: I believe games r very important to help recycling vocabulary ! #eltchat
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9:53 pm
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lolonagi:
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wow, I am following hardly > great ideas #eltchat
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9:53 pm
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taskmagic:
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RT @ayatawel: I believe games r very important to help recycling vocabulary ! #eltchat -- me too
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9:53 pm
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SueannaN:
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my tweetdeck is behaving strangely #ELTchat
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9:53 pm
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rliberni:
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@ELTExperiences yes and with my onine stuff we revisit & recycle a lot but there's resistance #eltchat
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9:53 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@Fuertesun good point abt 10 yrs #ELTChat
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9:54 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@Marisa_C Er...report? Haven't I had enough writing homework already, my dear mentor?! lol #ELTChat
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9:54 pm
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janetbianchini:
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RT @JoshSRound: RT @ELTExperiences: @rliberni a good way for sts to recycle vocab autonomously is 2 keep a vocab book. >> or a learner diary #ELTchat
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9:54 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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An outstanding question seems to be how to recycle grammar/pronunciation -anything other than vocab. #ELTChat Suggestions?
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9:54 pm
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du_siemens:
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Ok. So @cioccas @sandymillin @theteacherjames would read my blog... Pleased! I might give it a go. #ELTChat
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9:54 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@Marisa_C @ayatawel love games... #ELTchat ...and my adult classes too :))
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9:54 pm
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rliberni:
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@SueAnnan tweetdack has been a bit odd coming and going #eltchat
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9:54 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens me too #ELTChat
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9:54 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat@cioccas @DinaDobrou @rliberni agree - and you can develop the recycling habit, even urge, in ss themselves
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9:54 pm
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aClilToClimb:
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RT @Marisa_C: RT @ayatawel: I believe games r very important to help recycling vocabulary ! #eltchat You bet! Chk my games out.
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9:54 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@rliberni why is there resistance? Do sts tend to say why do we study what we have learnt already? #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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Marisa_C:
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10 yrs can be 1 year multipied by 10 ! #ELTchat @Fuertesun heard that in @georgvassilakis talk recently #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@ayatawel Yes, and the person's name at the beginning, like you did with me. #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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MrFoteah:
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RT @laflecha: "No, there is something ELSE wrong with him" http://wp.me/p8OYa-mQ #edchat #eltchat
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9:55 pm
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sandymillin:
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@ESLlibrary Revise conditionals by giving SS 1st half of sentences on sep. pieces of paper. They write 2nd. pass 2 next grp 2 match #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@rliberni #ELTChat You should try teaching Koreans - they read dictionaries! I told some adv sts they didn't need much vocab - the shock!
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9:55 pm
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janetbianchini:
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Yes, agree a vocab notebook is sth that all students should buy at beginnig of a course - I usuall insist they have one #ELTchat
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9:55 pm
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fullonlearning:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @du_siemens: ?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? we have to engage students. #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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RT @Marisa_C: 10 yrs can be 1 year multipied by 10 ! #ELTchat @Fuertesun heard that in @georgvassilakis talk recently #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@ELTExperiences yes nt the present simple again! #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@SueAnnan Mine too! #ELTchat
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9:55 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@DinaDobrou this one will be in 140 #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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Nicely said RT @Marisa_C: 10 yrs can be 1 year multipied by 10 ! #ELTchat @Fuertesun heard that in @georgvassilakis talk recently #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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JoshSRound:
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@janetbianchini @JoshSRound @ELTExperiences @rliberni Ever had much success getting ss to write journal? I hav mostly short-termers #ELTchat
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9:55 pm
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du_siemens:
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Sometimes I write "What we have learned so far..." on the board and give them a couple of minutes to think in pairs. Works well. #ELTChat
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9:55 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@ESLlibrary grammar structures revision =use flashcards created by stds ...and keep them for later :))) #ELTchat
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9:55 pm
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shaznosel:
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@Marisa_C @Fuertesun @georgvassilakis it was a classic statement!#eltchat
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9:55 pm
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rliberni:
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@ELTExperiences there's a feeling that if it isn't new it's wasting time I spend a lot of time on this #eltchat
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9:55 pm
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ELTmethods:
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@du_siemens @cioccas @sandymillin @theteacherjames I'd read it too! Go on! #eltchat
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9:56 pm
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sandymillin:
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@du_siemens Think you might be being ganged up on ;) #ELTChat
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9:56 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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RT @du_siemens: Sometimes I write "What we have learned so far..." on the board and give them a couple of minutes to think in pairs. Works well. #ELTChat
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9:56 pm
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ayatawel:
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how can blogs help with recycling?!!#eltchat
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9:56 pm
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theteacherjames:
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RT @ESLlibrary: An outstanding question seems to be how to recycle grammar/pronunciation -anything other than vocab. #ELTChat Suggestions?
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9:56 pm
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ELTExperiences:
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@JoshSRound @janetbianchini @JoshSRound @rliberni as well as getting them to blog. #ELTChat
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9:56 pm
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du_siemens:
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Man, I gotta say... I just love being part of the #ELTChat.
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9:56 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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Early finishers can create vocab cards to be used later by all students #ELTchat
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9:56 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@ayatawel think of blogs as projects - only they are not stuck on the walls #eltchat
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9:56 pm
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pwaylett2:
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RT @janetbianchini: Vocabulary Games and Activities contains lots of great activities http://tinyurl.com/5uygl29 #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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@du_siemens Maybe even a Friday or weekend blog about what we learned for those who are blogging. #ELTChat
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9:57 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@ESLlibrary or you can try a matching game, dominoes...good for sentence structures, conjuctions, conditionals.. #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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KarenInGreece:
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@du_siemens Me too! I look forward to it every Wednesday now #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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du_siemens:
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@ayatawel You could set your ss a task in which they would have to use a specific grammar point / vocabulary? #ELTChat
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9:57 pm
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teacher_prix:
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#ELTChat - My 2 cents: I like to ask SS on the very 1st day to by an address book and use it as VocaLog!
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9:57 pm
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JoshSRound:
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RT @du_siemens: Sometimes I write "What we have learned so far..." on the bd and give a couple of minutes in pairs. >> like this :) #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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rliberni:
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@theteacherjames I've had that too and translating word for word from a dictionary a habit it took a long time to break! #eltchat
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9:57 pm
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shaznosel:
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RT @du_siemens: Man, I gotta say... I just love being part of the #ELTChat.
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9:57 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@ESLlibrary #ELTChat I really believe in teaching techniques that are tied to a real output - should provide plenty of opps for practice.
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9:57 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@rliberni See what you mean now.They have the "finish-the-book mentality" #ELTChat They don't see value of recycl. as form of consolidating.
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9:57 pm
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janetbianchini:
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@JoshSRound Yes, getting ss to write a journal has been successful, but usually very keen students take to it easily #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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ICTtower:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @du_siemens: ?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? we have to engage students. #ELTChat
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9:57 pm
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Fuertesun:
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If I had a penny for the aount of times I've hear "I've been teaching for 20 yrs" Did none tell em 20 yrs of same not good! #eltchat
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9:57 pm
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waykatewit:
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#ELTchat @JoshSRound @janetbianchini @ELTExperiences @rliberni I've done that with short-term courses - worked well
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9:57 pm
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du_siemens:
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@ESLlibrary Hum. Sounds good. #ELTChat
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9:57 pm
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vladkaslniecko:
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@du_siemens :-)) Great company, isn't it? :) #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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taskmagic:
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RT @vladkaslniecko: @ESLlibrary or try a matching game, dominoes...good for sentence structures, conjuctions, conditionals.. #ELTchat
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9:57 pm
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rliberni:
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@ELTExperiences these are great ideas and I agree with you not always easy with 1:1s #eltchat
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9:58 pm
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du_siemens:
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@vladkaslniecko @shaznosel Tell me about it. I just love being here... it just feels right! #ELTChat
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9:58 pm
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SueannaN:
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There is another called Grammar games which is great too #ELTchat
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9:58 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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RT @DinaDobrou: @rliberni See what you mean now.They have the "finish-the-book mentality" #ELTChat They don't see value of recycl. as form of consolidating.
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9:58 pm
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DinaDobrou:
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@du_siemens Sharing a phobia! Maybe it could work! lol #ELTChat
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9:58 pm
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du_siemens:
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As my friends @theteacherjames would say, I'm getting emotional over here. LOL. #ELTChat
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9:58 pm
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ayatawel:
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@Marisa_C you mean students bogging regularly? #eltchat?
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9:58 pm
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du_siemens:
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@DinaDobrou It can't be that difficult, can it? #ELTChat
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9:58 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@ayatawel correct #eltchat
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9:58 pm
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shaznosel:
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@Fuertesun #eltchat love this..can get out of hand but how else to recycle!
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9:58 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@du_siemens #ELTChat Ever had anyone say "nothing"? ;-)
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9:58 pm
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JulieKaine:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @du_siemens: ?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? we have to engage students. #ELTChat
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9:59 pm
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rliberni:
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@DinaDobrou that's right new,new,new but it's the time-money concept and you have to pull rabbits out of hats ti keep interest! #eltchat
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9:59 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens any fool can do it! #ELTChat
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9:59 pm
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du_siemens:
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@theteacherjames Yes, I have... but they were mocking me... and sometimes I play with them too. #ELTChat
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9:59 pm
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ayatawel:
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@KarenInGreece I use cards regularly and by the end we r ready to revise all #eltchat
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9:59 pm
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rliberni:
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@DinaDobrou not all I hasten to add #eltchat
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9:59 pm
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du_siemens:
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@Fuertesun Are you calling me a fool? hAUHAhuaHUA #ELTChat
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9:59 pm
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Fuertesun:
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@du_siemens I'm a blogger! #ELTChat
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9:59 pm
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theteacherjames:
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My suggestion for next weeks #ELTChat: should @du_siemens blog or not?
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9:59 pm
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JoshSRound:
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Gotta go - dinner's ready!! Many thanks to all, esp gr8 moderators @Marisa_C & @rliberni #ELTchat
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10:00 pm
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sallyswinfen:
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@ESLlibrary Pronunciation - jazz chants? Ss write new one or add on more verses, then chant . #eltchat
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10:00 pm
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ESLlibrary:
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@teacher_prix Yes, we talked about this at an #ELTChat a few weeks ago. Works well! @IsilBoy mentioned using Google Docs for this.
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10:00 pm
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Fuertesun:
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RT @theteacherjames: My suggestion for next weeks #ELTChat: should @du_siemens blog or not?
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10:00 pm
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du_siemens:
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RT @theteacherjames: My suggestion for next weeks #ELTChat: should @du_siemens blog or not?
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10:00 pm
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Marisa_C:
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@JoshSRound byeeeeee see u soon #ELTchat
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10:00 pm
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sandymillin:
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I show my SS a graph like this http://bit.ly/hWXuo1 2 encourage them. Ask them to do 5 mins per day (doesn't happen, worth a try!) #eltchat
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10:00 pm
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theteacherjames:
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@rliberni #ELTChat Nightmare!
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10:00 pm
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elisobeth:
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RT @DinaDobrou: RT @du_siemens: ?Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.? we have to engage students. #ELTChat
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10:00 pm
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lolonagi:
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RT @JoshSRound: Gotta go - dinner's ready!! Many thanks to all, esp gr8 moderators @Marisa_C & @rliberni #ELTchat>hehehehhehehehe
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