Teacher Spotlight: Interview with Susan Meehan
Teacher Spotlight
April 4, 2013
Susan Meehan has been working in the field of English language instruction for more than 15 years. For the last 10 years, she has worked in English for Specific purposes, with a specialization in Medical Communications. Find out how this entrepreneurial woman with a passion for teaching, got to where she is today.
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The Effects of First Language & the Critical Period on Adult Second Language Learners
From Teacher to Teacher
March 7, 2013
By Corrina CameronMany misconceptions exist when it comes to obstacles facing adult second language learners. What many people believe are ‘logical’ reasons are not necessarily supported by research. I approached my research initially with this uninformed question: Why is it that adults seem to have more difficulty picking up a second language compared to children? What I did not realize was how deep that rabbit hole goes.
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Barriers to Citizenship
From Teacher to Teacher
March 30, 2012
"Oscar is a refugee who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and panic attacks, works 60 hours a week to support his family, and struggles to learn English in the evenings. He has been unable to attain the language standard needed to pass the citizenship test." - Learn how language teachers can help people like Oscar overcome these barriers.
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