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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Hello from an American in Seoul, South Korea. Have a lovely day. I have learned so much on Twitter.

7:52AM Thu, May 09

In reply to: " Hello everybody. I'm showing my ELT students how to use Twitter in the classroom, can you say hello to them? #cet103 " -Asked by @hakan_sentrk

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

noted. Nothing really comes to mind to be honest. (which is funny because I am also a podcast junkie)

4:44AM Fri, May 03

In reply to: " Can anyone recommend podcasts related to ELTing? #keltchat #eltchat #TeachingEnglish " -Asked by @NMonk1

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

What are you looking for specifically?

4:38AM Fri, May 03

In reply to: " Can anyone recommend podcasts related to ELTing? #keltchat #eltchat #TeachingEnglish " -Asked by @NMonk1

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@forstersensei Hmmm I might have to give them another look as they didn't suit my purpose previously with such things. #AUSELT

5:53AM Thu, April 04

In reply to: " #AUSelt does anyone have a self-access video collection that Ts can use? Just an idea I had. Video good lessons or parts of... thoughts? " -Asked by @forstersensei

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

As for acquisition I guess I just assumed that we were talking about it in @skrashen's terms

2:57AM Mon, March 04

In reply to: " What is the difference between acquisition and retention? If it's possible to forget a language, has it really been acquired? #realquestion " -Asked by @AnneHendler

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

(translated) drunk, never mind, thanks, hello, yup, it's not so, delicious and some numbers. (More than 4 I guess)

2:54AM Mon, March 04

In reply to: " What is the difference between acquisition and retention? If it's possible to forget a language, has it really been acquired? #realquestion " -Asked by @AnneHendler

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I realized lately I'd acquired a fair amount of Thai in the past but retained approximately 4 words

2:34AM Mon, March 04

In reply to: " What is the difference between acquisition and retention? If it's possible to forget a language, has it really been acquired? #realquestion " -Asked by @AnneHendler

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

aha thanks.I guess im blinded by and overly focused on "so what does it mean in class on the day with ss in the room? #AsiaELT

11:26PM Mon, February 18

In reply to: " One thing I find interesting about the WTC model is the significance of including culture in the lessons. What do you think? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Like why can't @nao_n and @peggyyama 's students be WTC w/ each other without the influence of L2 (Am. Brit etc) culture? #AsiaELT

11:24PM Mon, February 18

In reply to: " One thing I find interesting about the WTC model is the significance of including culture in the lessons. What do you think? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Ohh...(nice Q) It strikes me as a bit dated and imperialistic to be very honest. #AsiaELT

11:23PM Mon, February 18

In reply to: " One thing I find interesting about the WTC model is the significance of including culture in the lessons. What do you think? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@breathyvowel In class with my Ss I go w/ Cheolsu but in writing always Cheol-Su even tho I don't like it. More standard me thinks

4:25AM Mon, December 10

In reply to: " How do you prefer to anglicize Korean names? E.g. 김철수 - Cheol Su Kim, Cheol-su Kim, Cheol-Su Kim, Cheolsu Kim? Suggestions? #amIdoingitwrong " -Asked by @ChopEDU

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Any memorable examples? #Keltchat

6:44AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " What are some Korea-specific challenges and solutions that teachers might face? (especially in implementing) #Keltchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Lot of positive feedback face to face here for this question.

6:20AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " What can we do to help Ss create rules? (as this seems to be an issue all over) #Keltchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I am super strict about starting on time which is different from my usual laid back nature. #Keltchat

6:15AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " Where do most of our rules, "come from?" #Keltchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

This is one reason I love teaching adults. :) #KELTchat

6:10AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " So, what is the most important rule in your class? (Why) #Keltchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

too hard to start? blame @breathyvowel :)

6:08AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " So, what is the most important rule in your class? (Why) #Keltchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AnneHendler @breathyvowel I suspected your double question marks were for jealousy but scorn and pity have been suggested.

5:57AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " What is the collective noun for geeks? Not gaggle, right? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AnneHendler @breathyvowel I am on one side of the table and they are on the other. #KELTchatlive

5:56AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " What is the collective noun for geeks? Not gaggle, right? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

cowering live with @AnneHendler and @breathyvowel

5:54AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " What is the collective noun for geeks? Not gaggle, right? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Lots of LOLs and #Sophialuv here in Seoul with the cower I am currently with.

5:51AM Sun, December 09

In reply to: " What is the collective noun for geeks? Not gaggle, right? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@JoshSRound the emailed version is probably better but here is one: http://t.co/CYUDG6kR #pronunciation

7:14AM Thu, November 08 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have a link to that flowchart-style pron game where you listen to minimal pairs & are guided to a final "city"? #eltchat #elt " -Asked by @lauraahaha

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

i guess i only know peter's beach. :) http://t.co/nyzdxtv4 (under "writing power")

8:48AM Tue, October 30 2012

In reply to: " #eltchat #ihlondon Can anyone remember a gr8 rods story abt Lucy, Peter, Michael, Fred & a river that Jane Comyns Carr used to tell? " -Asked by @teflerinha

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#ELTchat @jankenb2 Good point. This is why I like to have the Ss help develop the criteria and choose what they think is important/good

7:53AM Wed, October 03 2012

In reply to: " #eltchat How culturally defined is the idea what makes a gd presentation? Can a gr8 presentation in 1 culture be considered poor elsewhere? " -Asked by @jankenb2

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AsiaELT #Asiaelt maybe something about contexts/situations being very different as well?

5:50AM Tue, September 04 2012

In reply to: " So let's look at adults now - how do you teach lexical chunks to adults & what sort of chunks do you choose? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#asiaelt so we might be prepared for some questions and be ready to talk about the (huge I think) benefits of learning chunks

12:40AM Tue, September 04 2012

In reply to: " So what do you guys think the benefits are to teaching language in chunks? And also what are the risks/downsides? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I mean many Ss think language learning is just learnin grammar but chunks are a bit different so it might be a challenge #asiaelt

12:39AM Tue, September 04 2012

In reply to: " So what do you guys think the benefits are to teaching language in chunks? And also what are the risks/downsides? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Just like anything that is "new" I suppose. #AsiaELT

12:32AM Tue, September 04 2012

In reply to: " So what do you guys think the benefits are to teaching language in chunks? And also what are the risks/downsides? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I think it might take some time/training/explanation/care to help Ss the benefit in learning chunks #asiaELT

12:32AM Tue, September 04 2012

In reply to: " So what do you guys think the benefits are to teaching language in chunks? And also what are the risks/downsides? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Hi everyone! I think a risk of teaching chunks is dealing w/ SS that think language learning=grammar.Delicate care advised #AsiaELT

12:29AM Tue, September 04 2012

In reply to: " So what do you guys think the benefits are to teaching language in chunks? And also what are the risks/downsides? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I'll ask around a bit but the internet might be the way to go.

3:47AM Sat, August 18 2012

In reply to: " Does anybody know what channel Premier league football is on in South Korea? #premierleague " -Asked by @milner1982

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I reckon you won't have too much luck watching all games that feature teams w/o Koreans on tv

2:52AM Sat, August 18 2012

In reply to: " Does anybody know what channel Premier league football is on in South Korea? #premierleague " -Asked by @milner1982

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

swap meet? Not a flea market right?

8:18AM Thu, August 16 2012

In reply to: " PLN, can you help please? What is the English word for a fair where people can exchange things like stamps, coins or whatever they collect ? " -Asked by @mkofab

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Thank you very much! You helped me add "public" to my recent blog post. http://t.co/DMH38Ckm

3:14AM Wed, August 15 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have a handy and accessible link defining/explaining what PLN actually means? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Thanks so much!

1:59AM Wed, August 15 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have a handy and accessible link defining/explaining what PLN actually means? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Nice! Thanks! :)

1:40AM Wed, August 15 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have a handy and accessible link defining/explaining what PLN actually means? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@SophiaKhan4 @JosetteLB Aha...thanks. I sure hope I am familiar with that one. :)

12:57PM Fri, June 22 2012

In reply to: " MT @SophiaKhan4 Can u help w/ MA assignmt on CELTA feedback?What's difficult abt the FB process?How do u make it easier/clearer 4 trainees? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@sophiakhan4 and thanks!!

12:04PM Fri, June 22 2012

In reply to: " MT @SophiaKhan4 Can u help w/ MA assignmt on CELTA feedback?What's difficult abt the FB process?How do u make it easier/clearer 4 trainees? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@sophiakhan4 can u say more bout frameworks sir?

12:03PM Fri, June 22 2012

In reply to: " MT @SophiaKhan4 Can u help w/ MA assignmt on CELTA feedback?What's difficult abt the FB process?How do u make it easier/clearer 4 trainees? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I'll share and/or favourite anything that comes by.

2:35AM Mon, June 18 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have any links/book suggestions bout creating and evaluating pre/post tests (4 skills + grammar n vocab) for intensive programs? " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

well I reckon this is not uncommon and think its great ur thinking of it now and sharing

11:20PM Tue, June 12 2012

In reply to: " Upcoming blog. Expressing ideas. Speaking. More than words/phrases. How can we teach it. Where do our Ss fall into traps? ideas/comments? " -Asked by @JohnPfordresher

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#blogteaser

11:11PM Tue, June 12 2012

In reply to: " Upcoming blog. Expressing ideas. Speaking. More than words/phrases. How can we teach it. Where do our Ss fall into traps? ideas/comments? " -Asked by @JohnPfordresher

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

As I typed it I suspected something like that! mmm. Ride something sounds pretty fun compared to being stuck ON a plane.

9:54PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " "Ride on an airplane" or "ride in an airplane" what do you say? " -Asked by @AnneHendler

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

good question, hmm, I guess take an airplane ride, 그냥 fly, go on an airplane,

9:49PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " "Ride on an airplane" or "ride in an airplane" what do you say? " -Asked by @AnneHendler

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Neither to be honest. If i had to choose one I guess the first but I wouldn't have a problem with either. So basically no help.

9:38PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " "Ride on an airplane" or "ride in an airplane" what do you say? " -Asked by @AnneHendler

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I dont think the fact its in a coursebook makes it authentic..I think the orignal purpose of it n the similarity with ""real" use is

11:18AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " so what is the big deal about authentic materials anyway? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

hahah. excellent question! My immediate thought is "text" that has been created for learning and not for communicating or real life.

11:12AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " so what is the big deal about authentic materials anyway? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Ahh right..I c what u mean. Yes. Ive been huge #authenticmaterial supporter for a while n trying 3 see both sides ahead of #KELTchat

11:09AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " so what is the big deal about authentic materials anyway? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

guess I wasn't talking/thinking bout *creating material but something like teacher bringing "inauthentic material (coursebooks?) in

11:05AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " so what is the big deal about authentic materials anyway? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I appreciate the answer and don't disagree but can't "inauthentic" materials boost confidence as well?

10:46AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " so what is the big deal about authentic materials anyway? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Most problematic for me is instructions when I am not 100% sure what I want and off the cuff explanations of words. #AsiaELT

12:08AM Tue, May 29 2012

In reply to: " So what situations are most problematic for you - when do you find teacher talk taking over most? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AnneHendler Ohh I can see it now... pre-task questions....jigsaw...post jigsaw discussion... mmmmhmmmm

8:24AM Wed, May 09 2012

In reply to: " In need of "authentic" reading material ideas for a Korean student in the next 90 minutes. Any ideas? :D #KELTchat " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Can you do me two favors? 1) read this 2) Share with everyone you know http://t.co/vNxYkee9 @AlexSWalsh (1 out of 2 is also ok)

4:56AM Wed, May 09 2012

In reply to: " In need of "authentic" reading material ideas for a Korean student in the next 90 minutes. Any ideas? :D #KELTchat " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AlexSWalsh My thought was about the interviews with the students

4:51AM Wed, May 09 2012

In reply to: " In need of "authentic" reading material ideas for a Korean student in the next 90 minutes. Any ideas? :D #KELTchat " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Korea times or something like that? @AlexSWalsh 's blog? Online magazine? Letters of note (http://t.co/bTp6Eqbu) ? FB nonsense?

4:44AM Wed, May 09 2012

In reply to: " In need of "authentic" reading material ideas for a Korean student in the next 90 minutes. Any ideas? :D #KELTchat " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Aside from not doing it? ;) #Asiaelt

5:59AM Tue, May 08 2012

In reply to: " Final question - does anyone have any more interesting ideas for the repetitive whole class marking activities? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AnneHendler Thanks! #librariansrule

12:47AM Tue, May 08 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have or know where to find any articles or other info about non-verbal communication or semiotics? #KELTchat #ELT " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#ELTchat Good idea bout little by little and not overwhelming. Important to keep in mind! :)

7:51AM Wed, May 02 2012

In reply to: " I don't think we have answered the main question though - how can WE as colleagues motivate the D;s ? #ELTchat " -Asked by @Marisa_C

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#ELTchat Show the fruits of our CPD labors? :)

7:49AM Wed, May 02 2012

In reply to: " I don't think we have answered the main question though - how can WE as colleagues motivate the D;s ? #ELTchat " -Asked by @Marisa_C

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@Marisa_C I like tweetchat or tweetdeck (on which you can have a window only for the hashtag)

7:32AM Wed, May 02 2012

In reply to: " School leaders also need to learn ways of making CPD attractive -if NEVER any reward to Ts who do it - of any kind so why do it? #eltchat " -Asked by @Marisa_C

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#ELTchat @Marisa_C Very good point. I also think that dino T's have learned over time that PD sessions are not always helpful/beneficial.

7:29AM Wed, May 02 2012

In reply to: " School leaders also need to learn ways of making CPD attractive -if NEVER any reward to Ts who do it - of any kind so why do it? #eltchat " -Asked by @Marisa_C

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

As with mostly everything I am in at least 2 minds don like inauthentic silliness we sometimes see but not sure authentic = good

5:49AM Mon, April 23 2012

In reply to: " And in this age if "targeted" everything, what does authentic really mean? Authentic for who? Authentic as better is making me itchy. #ELT " -Asked by @kevchanwow

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

fair point. I guess i mean silly as something that forces the present perfect down our brains cuz that is the unit for it.

5:38AM Mon, April 23 2012

In reply to: " And in this age if "targeted" everything, what does authentic really mean? Authentic for who? Authentic as better is making me itchy. #ELT " -Asked by @kevchanwow

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Grading the task would be making reading tasks easier (not related to scoring...sorry...think grading language)

5:35AM Mon, April 23 2012

In reply to: " And in this age if "targeted" everything, what does authentic really mean? Authentic for who? Authentic as better is making me itchy. #ELT " -Asked by @kevchanwow

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I think perhaps the pendulum has shifted 2 authentic cuz of all the silliness that can be found in coursebooks. (2 targeted)

5:26AM Mon, April 23 2012

In reply to: " And in this age if "targeted" everything, what does authentic really mean? Authentic for who? Authentic as better is making me itchy. #ELT " -Asked by @kevchanwow

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

"Grade the task, not the text" is a mantra that I have heard (and said) numerous times but I am on not totally sold on this.

5:25AM Mon, April 23 2012

In reply to: " And in this age if "targeted" everything, what does authentic really mean? Authentic for who? Authentic as better is making me itchy. #ELT " -Asked by @kevchanwow

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

aye class is always going to end and permanent injuries are unlikely #AsiaELT

5:19AM Tue, April 17 2012

In reply to: " So how did/are you dealing with your early hurdles - any pointers to help out brand new teachers? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

my evening advice: calm down don't worry so much it's going to be tough might as well try to enjoy it stressin won't help #AsiaELT

5:15AM Tue, April 17 2012

In reply to: " So how did/are you dealing with your early hurdles - any pointers to help out brand new teachers? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Pre-intermediate? You know what I think about "intermediate" :) Check this out: http://t.co/Rbx3hQJZ I think they are generous

11:04AM Mon, April 16 2012

In reply to: " Teachers in Korea, what does 500s on TOEIC mean for speaking ability? #Keltchat #ELT " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Nothing! (no seriously) 990 or something is the top and that doesn''t mean anything either. :) ( 500 is quite low tho)

11:01AM Mon, April 16 2012

In reply to: " Teachers in Korea, what does 500s on TOEIC mean for speaking ability? #Keltchat #ELT " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

@AnneHendler That was 4 minutes...cmon guys we can do better. Let's do it in three next time. Go team!

4:16AM Mon, April 16 2012

In reply to: " How do you create a blogroll on #wordpress ? " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

RT @AnneHendler How do you create a blogroll on #wordpress ?>Paging @JosetteLB

4:11AM Mon, April 16 2012

In reply to: " How do you create a blogroll on #wordpress ? " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I am totally up to date on responding to DMs

1:08AM Sat, April 14 2012

In reply to: " "How do you deal with rumbustious students?" wonders a training course participant. " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

in this case middle school.

12:42AM Sat, April 14 2012

In reply to: " "How do you deal with rumbustious students?" wonders a training course participant. " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

"How do I participate in #ELTchat ?" @Shaunwilden told you the times. This might help too: http://t.co/UQvoorfx

4:55AM Wed, April 11 2012

In reply to: " With the risk of sounding like I just landed on Earth: How do I participate in #ELTChat? " -Asked by @RebuffetBroadus

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I am not sure if this explains exactly the FB/instagram thing http://t.co/KScg29P5 but it might be a start

3:18AM Wed, April 11 2012

In reply to: " Can someone explain why Facebook has paid a billion dollars for Instagram? " -Asked by @kenwilsonlondon

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I see.. At the moment I am totally blank though.

9:32AM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " Also, for experienced Ts, what are some unique activities you'd share with them? #KELTchat " -Asked by @EconomicMayhem

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

#KELTchat I feel like I would need more information. What is the focus of the presentation, just activities or... ?

8:54AM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " Also, for experienced Ts, what are some unique activities you'd share with them? #KELTchat " -Asked by @EconomicMayhem

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Maybe time and space....the classroom might not he the best/most comfortable place for him. #KELTchat

7:39AM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " #KELTChat but lets rewind here, these are great techniques, but how do we get that 1 St at the back of the class speaking to being with? " -Asked by @NMonk1

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I would also wonder if he sees the need to participate #KELTchat

7:37AM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " #KELTChat but lets rewind here, these are great techniques, but how do we get that 1 St at the back of the class speaking to being with? " -Asked by @NMonk1

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I have dreams of using Ban Ki-moon as a model because he is excellent but not Native-like. #KELTchat

7:35AM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " How can teachers convey the idea that it is a process and it is ok not to be perfect? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

George W. Bush might be excellent model for this. #KELTchat :)

7:33AM Sun, April 01 2012

In reply to: " How can teachers convey the idea that it is a process and it is ok not to be perfect? #KELTchat " -Asked by @michaelegriffin

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

CLT popular IMO because intuitive, fun, seems to address previous inbalances, (maybe) easier, CELTA, #AsiaELT

5:51AM Tue, March 20 2012

In reply to: " Why do you think CLT is so popular? #AsiaELT " -Asked by @AsiaELT

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I am sorry, I am not following here (promoting Korean Ss...)

7:23AM Sun, March 18 2012

In reply to: " Promoting for korean ss in ss own time, what do we think? i dont discourage, i figure why fight something they are so good at? #keltchat " -Asked by @NMonk1

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@michaelegriffin Seoul City

dictionary sez: "Express warm approval or admiration of:" I think "approval" is sort of a loaded word for teaching.

5:32AM Sun, March 18 2012

In reply to: " A question for ESLers: What are some effective ways to praise your students? #ESL #ELT #TESOL " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

when i think of the word 'praise' it reminds me of parenting.

5:26AM Sun, March 18 2012

In reply to: " A question for ESLers: What are some effective ways to praise your students? #ESL #ELT #TESOL " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

I think praise is a tricky word. I always think of a parent and a child.

5:20AM Sun, March 18 2012

In reply to: " A question for ESLers: What are some effective ways to praise your students? #ESL #ELT #TESOL " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

IMO saying "good job" can be helpful n "nice" but doesn't offer much in terms of feedback or motivation.(tho I say it a lot!)

5:18AM Sun, March 18 2012

In reply to: " A question for ESLers: What are some effective ways to praise your students? #ESL #ELT #TESOL " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

what does praise mean? And why do u wanna do it? (real questions)

5:10AM Sun, March 18 2012

In reply to: " A question for ESLers: What are some effective ways to praise your students? #ESL #ELT #TESOL " -Asked by @AnneHendler

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

You mean like multiple intelligences?A colleague had success with this: http://t.co/XZbXiMH5 (extra points for the chart at end)

8:01AM Sun, March 04 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone have a good test to find out what type of learner you are? Would like to use one for my trainees.#ELT " -Asked by @SueAnnan

@michaelegriffin Seoul City

Hahah happens to me all the time. I thought it was just me.

9:57AM Fri, February 10 2012

In reply to: " I've started being followed by girls who... (how can I say this) are not exactly PLN material - obvious spam. This happening to anyone else? " -Asked by @cecilialcoelho