Activities Fitting Your Learners' Learning Styles: Naturalistic Learners

This post explores different ways to make the most of your learner's learning style and help them become successful learners. Try these techniques and activities to help your naturalistic learners.

Professional Evaluation of Your Learner's Education Credentials

When English Language learners have achieved high levels of education in other countries, they usually need to prove this in order to continue their professional careers in the USA. the Foundation for International Services (FIS) is a non-profit organization with the goal of assisting these people. Find out more about FIS and its services here.

Learning Difficulties: What to Look For

When your learner enters into the English at Large one-to-one tutoring program, they are screened for learning difficulties. It's important to keep an eye out for possible learning difficulties throughout the tutoring sessions. Here are some things to look for.

The Times in Plain English: Easy to Read News Articles

Newspapers and magazines are a wealth of information on every topic imaginable, just waiting to be discovered. However, they can sometimes be tough to read, especially for ESL learners who are working with a limited vocabulary. The Times in Plain English is an online newspaper that takes current articles and provides simple, more understandable versions, perfect for learners.

Interns At Large!

As part of our Winter Newsletter, we've put together profiles of our English At Large interns. Find out more about them here!

Professional Development Day

English At Large's own Irene Walcott summarizes our Professional Development Day. Pictures included!

Extroverts vs Introverts: How to Help Introverts Fit Into American Society

Extroverted people are prized in America. How to help your introverted learner to  feel comfortable learning in American society. Here are some tips

Extroverts vs. Introverts: Who are They? How to Appeal to Different Personality Types

Extroverts and Introverts are two distinct personality types and two distinct learners. How to recognize them and appeal to an extroverted or an introverted learner. Here are some tips.

Learning vs. Acquiring English: the Experiences of a Young Russian (me!)

Don't waste time "teaching" English. Instead, help your learner acquire it. Here are some tips

Beyond the LEA: BEST Plus and TABE CLAS-E Tests

The BEST Plus (Basic English Skills Test) and TABE CLAS-E tests are exercises designed to test your learner's language skills. We use them to measure your learner's progress throughout the one-to-one tutoring program. This brief informational post will teach you more about the two different tests, including how you can become certified to administer them to your learners.