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Meredith Dyson (second from right) with Woodstock students

Navigating cultural boundaries in an international classroom

By Mon, Mar 12, 2012 7:58PM UTC View Comments Meredith Dyson (second from right) with Woodstock students

I am American. It’s part of who I am, whether I like it or not. I bring my cultural background to the classroom, and it affects who I am as an ESL teacher at Woodstock School. My students come from various countries and cultures. Together we attempt to navigate across cultural boundaries and language barriers,...

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English language best taught by native speakers or multilinguals?

By Mon, May 30, 2011 12:42PM UTC View Comments

Hong Kong’s primary language is Cantonese, and uses such Chinese language extensively: newspapers and news broadcasts, medium of instruction in school, session at the legislative hall, and just about everywhere. Therefore, it is understandable that there is demand for foreign English teachers to aid the local education system in maintaining a good level of English...

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