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Late Birthday Post

Teaching-learning English through newspaper

MANILA BULLETIN ONLINE YOUTH & CAMPUS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Teaching-learning English through newspaper Saturday, September 27, 2008 In teaching English language, newspapers have been proven effective as instructional tools, especially in non-English speaking countries such as Vietnam, China, and Thailand, where English through Newspaper is often a required course at the intermediate levels. In the Philippines, this method is introduced by Vibal Publishing’s new book, Teaching-Learning English through Newspaper by Ruben Umaly, Ph.D., and Virginia Bautista, M.A. "As a teacher in Bangkok, I’ve seen firsthand how newspapers can provide a daily supply of material for teaching and learning English," states Umaly. "This inspired the idea behind the book." Teaching-Learning English through Newspaper functions as an English textbook that enforces English proficiency using newspaper stories, partnering with the P...

Time for REFLECTIONS

Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to___ today.' Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6. Dream more while you are awake . Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. Drink green tea and plenty of warm water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts. Try to make at least three people smile each day. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and ...