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Great idea! Self-directed learning is essential and teachers need to actually teach self-directed learning. Personally I use the term self-reliant learning and there is now a packet of projects focusing on the issue. Please se…"
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Thoughts on Reinventing Language Education
Hello All,I recently wrote a post sharing a few ideas about reinventing language education in our schools. I am hoping to create a positive conversation that will generate new and creative ideas for…Continue
Started Oct 30, 2011
Language Learning Activities
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There is a great list of language learning activites that I have put together. I am always looking for more ideas so if you have a great idea that is not on the list, let me know. These activities…Continue
Tags: activities, learning, language
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sven Cederberg Dec 29, 2011.
Listening Libraries
I am looking for stories of others who have created listening libraries for their students or for a language learning community. I have created The Turkish Listening Library for the Turkish listening…Continue
Tags: listening, technology
Started Jan 21, 2011
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Aaron G Myers posted a blog post9 Ideas for Reinventing America's Language Education System
The following post was presented at my blog, The Everyday Language Learner on October 31st of 2011. It received a lot of reaction and I thought it might be a fun topic to discuss here. I would love to hear what others think. You can see how others responded in just under 50 comments at the blog and I'd love to see a discussion take place here.…See More
Aaron G Myers replied to Prof. Fani Bhusan Das's discussion Education- MATTER & SPIRIT"I agree. How do we do this though? Here are a few ideas that I have:
9 Ideas for Reinventing America's Language Education System
Many of these ideas could apply to education in general. What do you think?"
Aaron G Myers posted a discussionThoughts on Reinventing Language Education
Hello All,I recently wrote a post sharing a few ideas about reinventing language education in our schools. I am hoping to create a positive conversation that will generate new and creative ideas for reshaping the foriegn language education environment. Many of the ideas apply to all education. Stop by and leave your thoughts. Thanks.Aaron9 Ways to Reinvent America's Language Education System See More
Rebecca (Becky) Reid replied to Aaron G Myers's discussion Language Learning Activities"Thanks, I signed up for the journey as a beginner to try it out."
Aaron G Myers replied to Aaron G Myers's discussion Language Learning Activities"Becky,
Not really a course, but I do offer the Ten Week Journey, a free email searies that walks learners into the life of the independent, self-directed language learner. You may find it helpful."
Rebecca (Becky) Reid replied to Aaron G Myers's discussion Language Learning Activities"Hi Aaron,
Thanks for collecting and sharing these ideas. I'm in the early stages of designing an online language class for my high school, and this will really help.
Do you teach an online language course?
Becky"
Aaron G Myers replied to Aaron G Myers's discussion Language Learning Activities"Kwan,
Thanks for telling me about Quizlet. I'll add it to the site. Looks pretty helpful!
Aaron"
Kwan Nam replied to Aaron G Myers's discussion Language Learning Activities"I use google translate to see what my Russian friend is saying on his Facebook. Tried commenting in Russian using the google translate. He tells me that it sound funny. Actually, I am not even trying to learn the language and I cannot even…"
Aaron G Myers's discussion was featuredLanguage Learning Activities
There is a great list of language learning activites that I have put together. I am always looking for more ideas so if you have a great idea that is not on the list, let me know. These activities are focused on helping independent, self-directed language learners but can also be used in the classroom. Let me know what you think.Language Learning ActitiesSee More
Aaron G Myers posted a discussionLanguage Learning Activities
There is a great list of language learning activites that I have put together. I am always looking for more ideas so if you have a great idea that is not on the list, let me know. These activities are focused on helping independent, self-directed language learners but can also be used in the classroom. Let me know what you think.Language Learning ActitiesSee More
Aaron G Myers's discussion was featuredListening Libraries
I am looking for stories of others who have created listening libraries for their students or for a language learning community. I have created The Turkish Listening Library for the Turkish listening community and want to find ways to expand and improve this site. I also really want to encourage and empower others to create listening libraries in other languages. I would love to hear your stories and if you want to visit, you can see my site at:…See More
Aaron G Myers posted a discussionListening Libraries
I am looking for stories of others who have created listening libraries for their students or for a language learning community. I have created The Turkish Listening Library for the Turkish listening community and want to find ways to expand and improve this site. I also really want to encourage and empower others to create listening libraries in other languages. I would love to hear your stories and if you want to visit, you can see my site at:…See More
Aaron G Myers's blog post was featuredDon't Break the Chain
Three or four times a year, I get really motivated to get in shape. I buy a running magazine. I listen to the RunRunLive podcast. I make goals for the quantity and duration of runs, create a running log to keep track of it all and generally start out gangbusters. I awake early to slip into my shoes and out the door. I religiously do my regimine of situps and pushups and I begin to get into shape - until it happens. I don’t know how it happens, but it always does. The motivation runs dry.…See More
Aaron G Myers posted a blog postDon't Break the Chain
Three or four times a year, I get really motivated to get in shape. I buy a running magazine. I listen to the RunRunLive podcast. I make goals for the quantity and duration of runs, create a running log to keep track of it all and generally start out gangbusters. I awake early to slip into my shoes and out the door. I religiously do my regimine of situps and pushups and I begin to get into shape - until it happens. I don’t know how it happens, but it always does. The motivation runs dry.…See More
Aaron G Myers left a comment for Aaron G Myers"Hello everyone. My name is Aaron Myers and I am a language coach dedicated to helping the everyday language learner be more effective, more efficient and to have more fun learning another language. I would love to hear from you, to hear…"
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- At 1:59pm on January 16, 2011,
Aaron G Myers said… - Hello everyone. My name is Aaron Myers and I am a language coach dedicated to helping the everyday language learner be more effective, more efficient and to have more fun learning another language. I would love to hear from you, to hear your ideas about language learning. You can learn more about me at The Everyday Language Learner. Stop by!
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- Title:
- Language Coach
- Location (City or Town):
- istanbul
- About Me or Reason for Joining the GEC:
- As a language coach thinking about the shifting role of teachers in language learning, I want to join the conversation.
- I am a:
- consultant
- Web Site (if applicable):
- http://www.everydaylanguagelearner.com
- Blog (if applicable):
- http://www.everydaylanguagelearner.com
- Languages Spoken:
- English, Turkish, Spanish
- Favorite Education Resources:
- The Internet
Aaron G Myers's Blog
9 Ideas for Reinventing America's Language Education System
The following post was presented at my blog, The Everyday Language Learner on October 31st of 2011. It received a lot of reaction and I thought it might be a fun topic to discuss here. I would love to hear what others think. You can see how others responded in just under 50 comments at the blog and I'd love to see a discussion take place here.…
ContinuePosted on December 29, 2011 at 3:59am
Don't Break the Chain
Three or four times a year, I get really motivated to get in shape. I buy a running magazine. I listen to the RunRunLive podcast. I make goals for the quantity and duration of runs, create a running log to keep track of it all and generally start out gangbusters. I awake early to slip into my shoes and out the door. I religiously do my regimine of situps and pushups and I begin to get into shape - until it happens. I…
ContinuePosted on January 16, 2011 at 2:04pm
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