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Thornbury asserts, "...[C]onversation stands for all the talk, the dialogue, the communication (both spoken and written) that is generated by the people in the room [or learning environment], and that is shaped, scaffolded, supported[,] and signposted by the teacher" (para. 10, retrievved 2011.05.21).

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in list: Teacher Education

"This web page is for people interested in learning the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. This is a useful skill for learners and teachers of English who may want to check the pronunciation of a word in a dictionary. Use the phonetic chart to learn the sounds of English. Then do a quiz to see how well you have learnt them" (The Phonetic Chart, ¶1).

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in list: Speaking

"Skype in the classroom is a free online directory for teachers everywhere who want to use Skype to bring education to life" (retrieved 2011.01.13).

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in list: Educational Technology

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in list: Language Assessment

"... a unique self-study language improvement programme, specifically designed to help Brazilian teachers of English develop listening and speaking skills. / ETP focuses on pronunciation and vocabulary development. There are also teaching tips and all from a Brazilian context." (English Teachers' Portfolios, ¶¶1-2)

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in list: Language Acquisition

Strategies and techniques for autonomous recording activities in (or outside of) language classes with portable mp3 recorders, including sample materials, and guidelines for evaluation

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in list: Digital Storytelling

Nik Peachey previews ReadTheWords.com (beta) online text-to-speech converter, prior to suggesting ways for EAL learners to use it for help "with their listening, reading and pronunciation" (¶2)

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Reality check on TOEIC results, alternative methods of evaluation in Korean corporate cultures

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