Ocean Tides at the Bay of Fundy (Britannica.com)

Here is a little more info on the tides going out and coming back in...fascinating to me...similar to life in a way...How about you?

#507 The Highest Tides on Earth

Chris, Sara was the source for the highest tides on earth question...

Asian spacefarers race for the moon

Since we are talking about space exploration in class...

Asian spacefarers race for the moon

#502 Guest: Susanne - Acadia Teacher, Phuket Plane Crash

Paul and other English students, you might be interesed in the stick news version of the Thai plane crash.

Michael Martin Murphey - Wildfire Letterman live 05.22.07

Here's a real American to listen to if you would like. I went to his concert in Austin, Texas this weekend. He played at the Paramount Theater, right down from the State Capitol. My nephew's band--The Onion Creek Crawdaddies also performed and they were awesome. Enjoy!

NPR : Film of 'Kite Runner' Novel Sparks Safety Concerns

I read this book with great interest and I had looked forward to the film; however, I understand the concerns expressed in this broadcast, particularly the parents of the child actors. I read the book only to try to understand the culture of Afghanistan.


NPR : Film of 'Kite Runner' Novel Sparks Safety Concerns

Experts confirm meteorite crash in Peru - Yahoo! News

Carla, have you heard about this meteorite that hit Peru? Do you think that the meteorite could have actually caused the villagers and animals to become ill? The geologists are skeptical, but I find the possibility at least fascinating. What do you think?

Experts confirm meteorite crash in Peru - Yahoo! News

Great Sphinx of Giza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

New English: If you are still curious about the water theory regarding the mystery of the Sphinx, visit this site--it provides similar information regarding the video clip we saw today. Do you think water could have caused the erosion or the wind. Or, do you ascribe to both theories like Natasha does, which also means you believe it is possible that the Sphinx is a lot older than most Egyptologists claim. Regardless, the Sphinx is awesome...I hope to visit it someday! Amerigo is fortunate!

Great Sphinx of Giza - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Explorer Who Found Lost Peru Cities Dies - NEWS - SCIENCE - Comcast.net

This is for Carla, and this news item relates to our unit on mysteries and the use of modals we use to speculate about the past, such as might have been, could have been, must have been ...Peru is filled with wonders for the world to enjoy--wouldn't you agree?

Explorer Who Found Lost Peru Cities Dies - NEWS - SCIENCE - Comcast.net

TESL/TEFL/TESOL/ESL/EFL/ESOL Links - ESL : Listening

Lihua specifically requested a listening site for TOEFL. This site offers a range of practice links whether taking a test or not. Please let me know what you think...Is it helpful?

TESL/TEFL/TESOL/ESL/EFL/ESOL Links - ESL : Listening

#488 What to do when you see a bear, Thailand YouTube

This is for Paul regarding Youtube and his country...

Advanced English lessons

My students from last session found this page useful--try this one out if you like online practice for independent study and practice...

Advanced English lessons

grammarONLINE

Some students requested some more practice today. Try the link below and tell me what you think, please...


grammarONLINE

Global English Question of the week?

What is the best way to build your English vocabulary?

Secret Language Agents...

Remember, global English learners, to be vigilant at all times among English speakers: Listen to what is not being said and look for what is not seen by most observers, i.e. don't just look for the

perceived

target or the obvious, look, also, for the obscure...
seaya

Global English Returns!

Well, Global English Learners, we have made it through our first week together and already a lot of real interaction and real identities are emerging! We are going to have a great class together--I am convinced. Stay tuned for

SEA Global Radio Station007

scheduled to air on Friday. Who will be our first talk show host? You decide...Amerigo, thank you for finding a great song (Georgia) by Ray Charles on Youtube--it definitely connected to the article about Ben Fong Torres!...Chris did a great job with his one minute impromptu presentation of Taiwan, and I have great expectations that others will follow...Shall Angel-lin present Krakow? I don't know, but we will find out Monday!
Also, what did you think of Sara today on The Daily English Show? She speaks " New Zealand" English, while I speak American English--what do you speak? Remember my theory--you are The New English!

seaya!

#483 Different from vs than, Jim Carrey Myanmar

Let's open with this show tomorrow. I think you will like it, but please let me know what you think.

Sailing back from Sarasota, Florida...

Global English is sailing in high seas now, but should be back in time for English class at Rice University in Houston, Texas if all goes well..."All's well that ends well," seems to be the right Shakespearean quote for the moment. A rain storm is on the horizon...seaya