Videos on Early Bilingualism

Dear members,

take a look at Vivian's message... 

Hi, girls
 
I thought you'd be interested in seeing this video about 

the advantages of learning a foreign language 

at an early age...    

Bjs,
 
Vivian

You can click here to watch the first part of the 

interview, here to watch the second part and here

to watch the third part.

Love,

Michele ;)  

English Teaching Forum - Issue on Teaching English to Young Learners

Dear  members,

this special issue of the English Teaching Forum is about teaching English to young learners.

Click here to access it. You'll be able to download several different articles.

Love,

Michele ;)

Children Learning English as a Foreign Language - Current Issues

Text by Diane Pinkley. The author is the former Director of the TC TESOL Certificate Program and full-time faculty member in the TESOL Program, and the Department of Arts and Humanities, at Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York. A well-known teacher trainer, educational consultant, and author in ESL/EFL, she has trained teachers and presented papers at confer- ences around the world. In addition, she has made major contributions to several bestselling ESL and EFL textbook programs for both children and adults. Formerly the Director of the Institute of North American Studies in Badalona, Spain, and Curriculum Coordinator at the Michigan Language Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, she has taught all levels of ESL/EFL from kindergarten through college, in addition to American culture, and American and British literature.
To find more on Teaching English to Kids, access the site at http://www.pearsonlongman.com/young_learners!!!
Love,
Michele ;)

Children learning english as a foreign language - Current Issues

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Especial Educação Infantil

Dear members,

O Projeto Conversa de Professor da Fundação Ecarta está dedicado exclusivamente à Educação Infantil, com atividades que buscam qualificar a atuação dos educadores, propondo uma reflexão sobre a ação pedagógica voltada ao trabalho cotidiano da escola.

Clique aqui para saber mais sobre o projeto. 

Abracos,

Michele ;)
 

Passaporte da leitura e da escrita

Girls,
this booklet on reading and writing was written by Maria Betania Ferreira and published by Instituto Eco Futuro to celebrate the "Education Day" - April 28th.
Have a look! Hope you enjoy it!
Best,
Michele ;)

Passaporte da leitura e da escrita

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Position Statement on Teaching English as a Foreign or Additional Language to Young Learners

Dear members,
although research has suggested that age may have an effect as to the way a language is learned, age alone does not determine success in learning a foreign language. As various sociocultural contexts, government policies, and historical language practices will all impact the success or failure of a language instructional program, there is no single best way to implement an English as a foreign or additional language (EFL/EAL) program for young learners.

Position statement on teaching english as a foreign

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Position Paper on Language and Literacy Development for Young English Language Learners

Dear members,
in this position statement, TESOL makes six key recommendations regarding language and literacy development for young learners. The statement was first approved by the Board of Directors in October 2001, and revised in March 2010.

Position paper on language and literacy development

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