Listening is the key!

Yes, listening is the key to effective communication, and according to this article below, speakers need to limit conversations to one minute or less in order to engage the listener and also to become a better listener ourselves. What do you think?

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Print Story: Grieving parent: Remember our children on Yahoo! News

In memory of Mary Karen Read, and to all of the parents and community of Virginia Tech. I promise not to forget what happened, nor this quote that Mary's family found on her calendar in her room:

When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.

~~Helen Keller


Print Story: Grieving parent: Remember our children on Yahoo! News

The Flags Of Our Fathers Movie Site: Iwo Jima Info » Letters from Iwo Jima Trailer

I think this movie provides a different world view of the other side. As an American daughter of a naval officer who fought in WWII as well as the Korean War, I found this movie enlightening. Unquestionably, there is more that I could say, but I would rather have your worldview. What do you think?
The Flags Of Our Fathers Movie Site: Iwo Jima Info » Letters from Iwo Jima Trailer

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The Great Wall of China

World Language Speakers--I visited Chen Changfen's exhibition yesterday at the Museum of Fine Arts, and I was touched beyond words. Although, I have not traveled to the Great Wall, I could feel and touch the Wall through the vivid narration and extraordinary images that Chen has captured. I struggle for words to express what I felt...

The Great Wall of China

'If', by Rudyard Kipling

While we are studying the conditional forms of English, Kipling's If comes to mind. If I were to ask you, what comes to your mind when you read this poem, would you post a comment below? Ah, alas, why not indulge yourself in such rich thinking and lovely discourse? Oh come now, let us enjoy some rich discourse together...


'If', by Rudyard Kipling

Class Photo Taken By Ken--Our Class T.A.

How cool is this? Thank you, Ken, for taking our picture, and to each of you--You are, indeed, stellar diplomats representing your countries!

 

Rocket Belts of Tecnologia Aeroespacial Mexicana

While we are on the topic of space technology--we just may be able to fly around real soon! I have told my friends and family that it is just a matter of time--well, goodbye to autos and hello to Power Packs AKA Rocket Belts...you say goodbye, I say, hello...:)

Rocket Belts of Tecnologia Aeroespacial Mexicana

Pleasant Listening for you..

The Daily English Show (Video Podcast & Online Video)

World English Learners--you might also be interested in this site for listening practice...

The Daily English Show (Video Podcast & Online Video)