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How to Look up Nouns in a Latin Dictionary

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Unlike English, gender plays an important role in proper Latin grammar. Memorizing the gender of nouns from the beginning can save much time needed to …

Learning Makaton Signs and Makaton Symbols to Build Communication in Pre-Verbal Students

Anne Vize
Categories : Teaching students with neurological disorders

For pre-verbal language students in special education, learning Makaton signing is an effective way of helping them develop language and communication …

Magic 100 Words: Why are English Language Learners so In Love With M100W Sight Words?

Anne Vize
Categories : Esl lesson plans for all grade levels

So what is the Magic 100 Words (M100W) system, and why is it creating such a following? This bright, colorful system makes teaching sight words a …

Meta-Cognitive Tools and Strategies for Learning a Second Language

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

These turn second language acquisition theory into structured, effective and self-guided learning!

Proofreading Activity for High School Students: Group Experts

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

For some strange reason, students still believe what their teachers tell them! Tell them they’re experts, and they just might start grading …

Social Strategies for Second Language Learning: Tips for Getting Other People to Help You!

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

Most people trying to learn a new language do better with some help from the people around them. This article teaches you to find help to reach your …

Teach Geometry in Elementary School: Help for Teachers

Susan Carter
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Geometry at the elementary level involves more than just knowing the names of the shapes. It is closely tied to other topics in math like measurement …