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		<title>Reducing Dependence on the Native Language (L1) in Class</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now that we've looked at some general advantages and disadvantages of using the students' native language (L1) in the ESL/EFL classroom, let's talk about some strategies you can use if you realize that you need more English use and less dependence on L1. Whether you are afraid to use more English because of student limitations, or possibly your own, these are some easy steps to take to start you all moving in the right direction: Learning English for real-life daily communication!]]></description>
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		<title>Native language use in the English classroom: Good or bad?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the questions almost every teacher has is about using the students' native language (L1) - or allowing them to use it - in English (L2) class. How much is too much? How much is not enough? Unfortunately, many classroom language cultures tend to be on one extreme or the other. Let's look at these extremes and discuss some of the causes, effects and solutions.]]></description>
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		<title>Teaching Word-Stress: &#8220;Stretch&#8221; Your Technique!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Word stress is absolutely one of the most important features of English pronunciation. That means that having clear and accurate word stress is essential for intelligible speech, i.e. in order to be easily understood. Did you know that it is often harder for native English speakers to understand people who put stress on the wrong syllables [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welcome to Straight Up English!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 21:23:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Straight Up English is off and running!  New tech team assembled and 2nd week in the DreamIt Ventures program has given us office space, mentors, and a host of contacts and practical help and advice.

New updates coming soon!
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