Japanese Store Selling Custom-Made Robots That Look Like Their Owners

This is what I'm talking about...
Japanese Store Selling Custom-Made Robots That Look Like Their Owners

AFP: South African actors 'want Hudson out of Mandela film'

Stella, what do you think? What is your opinion of Hudson playing Mandela's wife versus a "real South African actress?

AFP: South African actors 'want Hudson out of Mandela film'

Wolfram|Alpha

This is awesome--we need to use it in class.

WolframAlpha

Ötzi the Iceman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Here is some more info on the current speculations of Otzi's death. An arrow wound was found in his shoulder and a tear (ripped jacket) where the arrow wound was found. It is so fascinating...

Ötzi the Iceman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

TOEFL Reading Practice test (internet-based test format)

This should help...

TOEFL Reading Practice test (internet-based test format)

Free TOEFL Practice

Stella, this is for you--see if it helps.

Free TOEFL Practice

The Year of Poems: Seven advice of Rumi - Rumi

This I love...

The Year of Poems: Seven advice of Rumi - Rumi

Lonely place

I have not been out here blogging lately; I have been on twitter, facebook and my personal journal. I just want to say today that we all have a right to English and, in fact, to all languages. It's the way to the Intel and the Intel is the way to truth and truth is the way to peace and peace will set you free...maybe. Regardless--Let your heart be your guide--follow your bliss. Be real.

Black President Stands Out At Mostly White College : NPR

What an inspiration for all!

Black President Stands Out At Mostly White College : NPR

Public speaking: Looking back on 50 years of talking | Viewpoints, Outlook | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

This article contains good advice for any speakers in any language...what do you think?
Public speaking: Looking back on 50 years of talking Viewpoints, Outlook Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

ESL Video :: Free ESL/EFL Video Activities for English Students

We are definitely going to try this tomorrow!!!! (or you can try it now and tell me what you think--that would even be better!) :)

ESL Video :: Free ESL/EFL Video Activities for English Students

Define littérateur - an author, esp a professional writer

Okay--this is the last site I will post today--maybe...actually check this out. It is an example of your first graded speaking assignment! My students have really had fun and have also done well with this assignment...

Define littérateur - an author, esp a professional writer

Mama Lisa's World of Children and International Culture

Speaking of using music to teach a language--try this out...

Mama Lisa's World of Children and International Culture

Voki Home

Hi Globalers!!! Check this out! We might practice tomorrow if you would like to. What do you think!

Voki Home

Why 09/09/09 Is So Special - Yahoo! News

Let's check this out tomorrow in class...
Why 09/09/09 Is So Special - Yahoo! News

Der Mundo

Wow--check this out, globalers!

Der Mundo

Hello globalers! I have not been on my blog in a while--I have been on vacation--mainly in sunny California...I hope all is well with you! I hope to use my blog in a way that more people feel free to comment. I suppose I need a them about language. Why don't we write our favorite metaphors. I will start: The silence of just one word is the joy of thought. What does that mean to you?

Bird experiment shows Aesop's fable may be true - Yahoo! News

Fascinating article--particularly in that I have used Aesop's Fables to teach conflict resolution with young adults as well as with English language learners...

Bird experiment shows Aesop's fable may be true - Yahoo! News

Are Shakespeare and texting compatible? | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

To text or not to text--that is the question...
Are Shakespeare and texting compatible? Houston & Texas News Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

John Masefield's "Sea-Fever".

Hi globalers. I thought you might be wondering about one my favorite poems...

John Masefield's "Sea-Fever".

Continental rolls out virtual expert ‘Alex’ - Houston Business Journal:

Perhaps, we should have a virtual expert teacher to answer English grammar questions...or pronunciation questions...

Continental rolls out virtual expert ‘Alex’ - Houston Business Journal:

TEDMED

I am a wanna be participant in this:

TEDMED

National Museum of Language

National Museum of Language

US reporter jailed in NKorea calls sister - Yahoo! News

Free Laura Ling and Euna Lee now!!

US reporter jailed in NKorea calls sister - Yahoo! News

FreeRice

Perhaps you globalers might want to practice--only 2 more free days left--so send some FreeRice--hahahahaha lol!

FreeRice

io9 - Seasteading Is The Aquatic Answer To The Housing Crisis - seasteading

Okay--I think "seasteading" sounds awesome--what about you globalers?

io9 - Seasteading Is The Aquatic Answer To The Housing Crisis - seasteading

#1072 Shakatak, South Korean English City, Bones, Flower Festival, Money Slang

This sounds cool--check it out!

#1070 Need A Hand? ESL Printables, Fukuoka Fire, Ignoramuses, Perez Punched

I like this. More importantly, do you?

Pagans, partygoers greet solstice at Stonehenge - Yahoo! News

Fascinating since we just studied this mystery in "speculations about the past."

Pagans, partygoers greet solstice at Stonehenge - Yahoo! News

Liar liar part one

We will see this clip tomorrow to practice direct and indirect speech in the context of lying...seaya

Your Shelf - Shelfari

In case you want to know what I am reading and have read...

Your Shelf - Shelfari

langoLAB German - Es ist nicht immer leicht - Language immersion through online video.

langoLAB German - Es ist nicht immer leicht - Language immersion through online video.

Shared via AddThis

It's a Wonderful Life part 12

We will see this tomorrow--watch now if you would like...

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Enjoy globalers!! You were awesome today on Totally Talking Friday!! "Seaya" Monday!

Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving | Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving | Comcast.net

Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving Comcast.net

Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving | Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving | Comcast.net

If I were former President Bush, I would continue to skydive on my birthday. What a great role model for baby boomers--if not for the world!
Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving Bush Celebrates 85th by Skydiving Comcast.net

Grammar Rock Adverb

Try this out globalers and tell me what you think....

Cirque du Soleil - The Beatles "Love" - 1:55 min Teaser

Here is a better teaser...love the Beatles--for ever and ever!!

Cirque Du Soleil The Beatles In Love Complete 1/6

I saw this performance in Las Vegas last year--it is so awesome--go if you can!!

Twittermail.com - E-mail to Twitter - Tweet from

Speaking of curiosity and space exploration--check this out...
Twittermail.com - E-mail to Twitter - Tweet from

Earth As Art

Sooo awesome!

Earth As Art

'The notion of EU citizenship is just hyprocritical marketing' - Das Europamagazin ~ Cafebabel

Attention all globalers, check this site out for reading and basic global intel

'The notion of EU citizenship is just hyprocritical marketing' - Das Europamagazin ~ Cafebabel

NASA - Anatomy of a Busted Comet

While we are exploring space, here is the image of the day...seaya!

NASA - Anatomy of a Busted Comet

Loving Others, Loving Ourselves : NPR

We will listen to this interview with Kim Schumer and her sister Amy, tomorrow for our listening quiz. You may listen tonight as preparation for our pre-listening discussion...
Loving Others, Loving Ourselves : NPR

"We Didn't Know He Was Clarence Thomas" | NBC Washington

We need more stories like this one the news!


"We Didn't Know He Was Clarence Thomas" NBC Washington

#1045 Fifteen Formal Words

Speaking of wordia.com, here is a good lesson to practice 15 formal words with Sarah. I love her voice. Practice at home or somewhere/anywhere with your laptop.

Lesson 7 - Reported Speech (Intro) - English Grammar

Globalers, we will listen to Jennifer briefly on Monday as an introduction to Unit 25: Reported Speech in FOG.

#686 I Saw You In The Park Yesterday

This is a great way to practice slow speech and then fast--and for pronunciation. I have used it with students before and have had them repeat this with the same rhythm as Sara's speech. A few students were a little embarrassed, but they liked this idea a lot. Try it!

CIA seeks to broaden foreign language skills - Politics AP - MiamiHerald.com

Hi Globalers. Below is a link to good article about the importance of knowing a foreign language. In fact, many of you in my classes are speakers of the critical languages needed by the CIA. I call you English Language Agents in my classes for a good reason: I think, in order to maximize the degree of English acquisition and acculturation you would need to practice our class code is LOE--Listen and Observe Everything. In a sense, then, you are spies collecting linguistic evidence in English and American culture practices, so to say. In addition, I really want to emphasise the value of training and disciplining yourself to think in English. Moreover, you need to "eavesdrop" around Americans, for example in restaurants, just like a spy would do and try to analyse and understand what English speaking Americans are saying. Do the same thing when you are watching News, TV, on the Internet, on planes, trains, ships, boats etc. Then, too, don't forget watch me too! I am kind of a typical American, an image which I suppose has changed over the years...In essence, though, I encourage you to train your ears to listen to and observe everything including what you are not looking for--just as a spy would do, and in the event that you discover any idioms and strange vocabulary you don't understand text them or record them on your cells or iphones or blackberries or other e-devices---or memorise them and then ask a friendly native speaker--including your English teachers--to explain them to you. Afterwards, use the words and idioms in real-time over and over and over and over again until they belong to you and not just the Americans who so casually express them with ease and linguistic confidence....Okay, I am starting to "bird walk"..I better sign off...seaya on Monday ELAs!

CIA seeks to broaden foreign language skills - Politics AP - MiamiHerald.com

More mysteries of Easter Island - BBC

This is the clip we will see tomorrow

YouTube - STS 125 Successful Hubble Mission Lands

This is as good as it gets! Bravo!!
YouTube - STS 125 Successful Hubble Mission Lands

WortSchieber: Das Wort-Quiz im Internet

Hey, Globalers--here is a site to practice vocabulary--in serveral languages. See what you think!

WortSchieber: Das Wort-Quiz im Internet

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | German 'Venus' may be oldest yet

We will use this link this week--old mysteries...

BBC NEWS Science & Environment German 'Venus' may be oldest yet

1000 Most Common Words

One globaler asked about common American words--here are some--but you have to make them real for you...you have to internalize them through usage and get to a point of Zinn--that's fluency...seaya

1000 Most Common Words

Recommended reading for incoming freshmen | Life | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

I would also recommend these books for my international students who are seeking admission to American universities...

Recommended reading for incoming freshmen Life Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

YouTube - Lesson 15 - BULLS - English Vocabulary

We will also use this site for pronunciation...

YouTube - Lesson 15 - BULLS - English Vocabulary

pastiche - a work of art that imitates the style of another artist or period

Gloablers at Rice--we will use wordia.com as a model for our "Spoken Word" presentations--coming up soon--so check this site out!

pastiche - a work of art that imitates the style of another artist or period

Beatles 1-Create Your Own Worksheets for "With A Little Help From My Friends"

Speaking og friends, let's sing this Monday...sea-u

Beatles 1-Create Your Own Worksheets for "With A Little Help From My Friends"

THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art

Okay, one more site for ancient Greek mythology.


THEOI GREEK MYTHOLOGY, Exploring Mythology & the Greek Gods in Classical Literature & Art

Ancient Greece - The British Museum

This is another good site when we get to the unit on ancient mysteries.

Ancient Greece - The British Museum

Greek Mythology

We will use this site when we study ancient mysteries.

Greek Mythology

USATODAY.com feature

Awesome...

USATODAY.com feature

Op-Ed Columnist - Genius - The Modern View - NYTimes.com

Slow practice--and sustained effort, I would argue--may also help foster language acquisition. Check this article out...It is not a new theory, in my view, but it is interesting...

Op-Ed Columnist - Genius - The Modern View - NYTimes.com

Shall and will - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shall Alex find this article interesting? I don't know if he will or not...seaya

Shall and will - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

YouTube - #1016 It Must Have Been Love, Obama Gives Queen iPod, Dead Birdie

This shall be our last video clip of Sarah this session--I do hope you tune into TDES for independent study. I think she is an awesome teacher.

YouTube - #1016 It Must Have Been Love, Obama Gives Queen iPod, Dead Birdie

USATODAY.com feature

This is way cool

USATODAY.com feature

Facebook | Natalia Laverde's Photos - Rice ESL

My ambassadors: My English Language Agents

Facebook Natalia Laverde's Photos - Rice ESL

4 new ancient Egypt temples discovered in Sinai

Globalers--this discovery is stunning--I have no others English words to describe how I feel and think about this amazing archaeological find...

4in new ancient Egypt temples discovered in Sinai

This American Life – LIVE!

Globalers--I strongly recommend this movie--it matches StoryCorps concept and the radio show will actually be onstage at Edwards Thursday, April 23.
This American Life – LIVE!

Man hospitalized after drive-by shooting | LOCAL NEWS | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas

This is the article and latest news on our student. He is not having visitors yet, but when he can, we will visit him. We are so sorry at Rice University that this happened. We have the student who was shot and his brave friends and their families in our thoughts and prayers.

Man hospitalized after drive-by shooting LOCAL NEWS KHOU.com News for Houston, Texas

Matthew McConaughey ready for 'Exchange'

Amusing, since I teach globalers from all over the world...I would like to see what my students think...

Matthew McConaughey ready for 'Exchange'

Italian scientist, turning 100, still works

This my friend, is the happiest and most wonderful news of the weekend. Here's to Rita Levi Montalcini--I shall toast her tonight with a glass of wine!! Happy birthday, Madam Montalcini!

Italian scientist, turning 100, still works

Coldplay - What If

Globalers--we will use this song for conditionals next session--Natalia, a student from Colombia, just enlightened me...seaya

A Japanese high speed train near Tokyo. US President Barack ... - Yahoo! News Photos

I am a hundred percent behind President Obama on his high speed rails across our nation--I would love a futuristic rail such as the Japanese have. In fact, Houston, a space city, has needed a futuristic monorail for a long time to and from our airports and all over our city. We need to get back to the future.

A Japanese high speed train near Tokyo. US President Barack ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Incredible aerial view of USS JFK

This is where I used to live and now the USS JFK is docked there! Take a peak!

Incredible aerial view of USS JFK

US ship captain is freed when snipers kill pirates

This is my global news--and I am so proud I was raised as a daughter of a US naval officer who was the captain of several ships. I am also proud of my brother who was a Top Gun naval pilot trainer...read on...Go Navy! Go Navy SEALS!

US ship captain is freed when snipers kill pirates

SPACE.com -- Cosmic Hand Reaches for the Light

This is spectacular!!! It is definitely awe inspiring. Speaking of a tingling going up my leg...

SPACE.com -- Cosmic Hand Reaches for the Light

You will love this video! « GretaWire

At last, some sweet news, thanks to Greta!

You will love this video! « GretaWire

Putting Everything on a Mobile Network - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com

This works for me--and the sooner the better--down with wires and cables!! sea me sea you for ever...

Putting Everything on a Mobile Network - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com

Virtual music school becomes a reality

What do you think, globalers!

Virtual music school becomes a reality

Rachel's blog | Rachel's English

Globalers--this is a good site for practicing American pronunciation. Rachel will also give you individual feedback!!! Please let me know what you think!

Rachel's blog Rachel's English

#987 Homophones, Homographs, Homophobia, EAP In Canada, Wallet Steal Fail

Another good one for independent listening. No worries, Globalers--the grammar quiz tomorrow is quite friendly...seaya!

#988 Opposites, Cryptic, Portable Classrooms, Nito Nupuri Tour

Someone might want to use the word "cryptic" for our radio station. Listen to Sarah's definition.

The Beatles - If I Fell

We will listen to this when we get to conditionals---love this so much. It reminds me of when I was in love with Ronnie Cimaglia when I lived in New Port Rhode Island--I was in high school!!

Transcendent Man

What do you think, globalers...

Transcendent Man

StoryCorps - Do-It-Yourself Guide

This is awesome!

StoryCorps - Do-It-Yourself Guide

StoryCorps

Globalers: Check this site out--we are going to use this in class...seaya!
StoryCorps

Shuttle Discovery arrives at space station

Houston, Discovery has arrived safe and sound docked to the International Space Station!

Shuttle Discovery arrives at space station

space shuttle - Google News

My Global Minute News--What is yours?

space shuttle - Google News

lyrikline - Lyrik International, Poetry international

Globalers, here is an excellent site to practice pronunciation in several languages.

lyrikline - Lyrik International, Poetry international

Lesson 1a -

Globalers, this is an excellent video clip if you would like to practice the pronunciation of the "th" sound in English. This would be good for what I call "mirror work" at home.

SPACE.com -- How NASA's Kepler Will Seek Out Strange New Worlds

There is more to our story: We are not alone. If we find another earth--maybe some of us can move there...

SPACE.com -- How NASA's Kepler Will Seek Out Strange New Worlds

#970 Annie From Germany, Sydney Shark Attacks

This will be our last TDES until next session~~seaya tomorrow!
Leben ist Gut! I like how Sarah pronounces Sharks--like a person from Boston, New York, or like a Jersey girl...love it--and I like the interview with the German girl--her advice to language learning is good! Code: LOE tomorrow and always...

LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Globalers~~if you go to L.A., you might enjoy stopping by this museum to see some interesting multicultural art displays...

LACMA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Born Again American

I thought some of you globalers out in cyberspace might want to view this American style video clip...seaya soon!

Born Again American

Dog says Momma!!

Okay--globalers it is time to laugh! Click on the link below:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1137883380/bctid13718301001

World's Friendliest Countries

What do you think, globalers?

World's Friendliest Countries

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds

This might be fun our last class...seaya Monday!

Wordle - Beautiful Word Clouds

Rice students earn trip to Oscars - Houston Business Journal:

They won!! Yea!!! seaya at Rice Monday morning for global minute news...

Rice students earn trip to Oscars - Houston Business Journal:

This NASA image shows an X-ray afterglow in orange and yellow ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Bright news--for a change! seaya...
This NASA image shows an X-ray afterglow in orange and yellow ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Amistad - Supreme Court Part 1

Here is a clip of Amistad for argument examples. There is a great one also, on John Quincy Adam's addressing the Supreme Court...

Amistad (1997) - IMDb user comments

Globalers, since you are working on an argument essay, I thought I would recommend one of the greatest movies I ever saw which includes an astonishing debate by John Quincy Adams, our 6Th president, who became a strong abolitionist against slavery. The court room defense is one of the best arguments against slavery, I have ever heard. See it in your preferred language, but I will show a clip in English tomorrow...seaya!

Amistad (1997) - IMDb user comments

Lightning Talk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Really, our global English students have been presenting "lightning Talks" for many years. The idea is good for all fields of study and business, and Particularly useful when learning and practicing a new language. Sometimes, even a minute is enough to say something worthwhile. ~~seaya real soon!

Exclusive: Aptera 2e- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

Here's the future, which is now, but I still look forward to a power pack so that I can fly!
Exclusive: Aptera 2e- Yahoo! Autos Article Page

Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels

Now we know for sure~~"What the world needs NOW is love sweet love."

Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels

Rice students finalists for Oscar coverage - Houston Business Journal:

Globalers--this will be my global news Monday~~Don't forget yours!! Iikay, we enjoyed your research news item today! Great job!

Rice students finalists for Oscar coverage - Houston Business Journal:

GermanTeaching.com - Home

Just in case you want to practice this weekend (well, okay, maybe after Valentine's Day!!) this is a good site for language learning. I will click on the German and you can click on the English. Tell me what you think on Monday. Happy Valentine's Day!!!!! Remember to hug someone or something (like a dog? ) and spread the love...After all as the Beatles sang in their song--which we sang today--"All you need is love!"

GermanTeaching.com - Home

Koala love story wins hearts after deadly Aussie fires

Perfect story for Valentine's Day!

Koala love story wins hearts after deadly Aussie fires

2008 October 28 » Moving at the Speed of Creativity

A paperless society is on the way...save a tree or a shrub...
2008 October 28 » Moving at the Speed of Creativity

English Listening comprehension practice for ESL students and teachers

Good morning, globalers~~you might want to use this site for independent study...
English Listening comprehension practice for ESL students and teachers

Reduced Relative Clauses

Here is a little lesson on reduced relative clauses...

Reduced Relative Clauses

PopStar Alaturka 4 - Darbuka Show 2 (09-03-2008) by LEVENT

Thank you, Iikay and Fatih! seaya
It's awesome! Kj
that was very cool! traad

#955 Eho-Maki

Here is Sarah'a latest!

Toxic Gases Caused World's Worst Extinction: Discovery News

What do you think, globalers--reasonable theory or not? Regardless, it is fascinating and the evidence appears to be beyond just reasonable...seaya

Toxic Gases Caused World's Worst Extinction: Discovery News

English Town Gets Rid of Apostrophes

I know a lot of my students would applaud the deletion of apostrophes and commas as well--but no way would that happen here...lol--now don't say "way," just because it's fun to say that now! lol seaya tomorrow! Oh, BTW, who do you think will win the super bowl--the Cardinals or the Steelers?

English Town Gets Rid of Apostrophes

#946 R-E-S-P-E-C-T, Naughty Britney, Up Your Sleeve

This is for today! Also, I love the word respect! seaya real soon!

#937 Beware Of Thieves, Dialects Of English, Tourism, MSK Basement

We will open with this show today for totally talking Friday! Beware of English dialects! lol

Tests that show machines closing in on human abilities - tech - 22 January 2009 - New Scientist

i Robot? Is there a robot in my global English class, or is there a robot? Regardless--seaya tomorrow--the real me!!!!!


Tests that show machines closing in on human abilities - tech - 22 January 2009 - New Scientist

Mr. President, it's cold outside - Yahoo! News

I thought some of you globalers would like to know why we hold our inauguration on January 20. Here's why:
Mr. President, it's cold outside - Yahoo! News


Also, we will listen to Obama proclaim the famous quote at the end of the article tomorrow in class at 10:00 a.m. CT.
seaya!

#935 Hayden From Australia, Working With Obama

I hope you enjoy Sarah! Seaya on Tuesday when it's all about Obama!

#929 I'm A God, Twitter Hacked

On Monday, I would like to introduce my new teachers to one of my favorite global language facilitators--Sarah, from New Zealand! Here she is on The Daily English Show~~seaya Monday!

Hey Globalers--Here is my language learning tip for the day: In order to move to the other side, one must interact with people as much as possible, and be who he or she is in real life, i.e. Be real! Also, one will know when he or she has arrived to the other side, when one feels the change, something like walking through a cold front or crossing a rip tide on a boat--you will know it and then you will be there in the language and in the culture and you will never be the same. So, just relax and let go, because you will no longer be thinking in your native language--you will have reached the Zen level of communication (see Inner Tennis and Inner Skiing for more examples)--otherwise known as automaticity by most linguists. However, I think the Zen philosophy is more fascinating, however, and certainly more adventurous if not highly tantalizing, than pure linguistics. Oh, alas, allow me to close for now lest I write myself into oblivion...seaya!

i-Catcher for teachers

Hello Globalers! I thought you might want to listen to the English video clips on this site, whereas, I might want to listen to the German video clips...seaya next week--I'll be back!

i-Catcher for teachers