A new term is about to start and we encourage our students to set goals. Some of our students may not see the value in this, and that may be because they aren’t choosing a goal that is personally important to them. Encourage them to choose a goal that they feel excited about accomplishing, and […]
Spring 2017 Community Journal
Spring 2017 Community Journal
Comedy for Cambio en Sevilla – 2017
Where: Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder, CO When: Friday, April 21st, 2017, 6-9 pm On April 21st Intercambio Uniting Communities will host Comedy for Cambio en Sevilla, a fundraiser and multicultural stand-up comedy show. Comedy for Cambio returns for its fifth year—this time with the flair of southern Spain. The goal of the […]
Teacher Tip – Conversation time
Students need a chance to practice informal conversations during class. This is especially true for students at level 3 and above. Try to set aside five or ten minutes during class to have a real conversation with your student(s). Here are a couple of ideas to get you started Chat informally with your student at […]
Teacher Tip – Starting Class
Many teachers and students will be starting up this January, so here are some tips to ensure you get off to a great start in 2017! In a student’s home Introduce yourself and provide a contact number. This way your student can text or call you if they need to cancel. Make sure your student […]
Teacher Tip – Realia: it’s not just for vocabulary
Making and Using Realia and Visual Aids Realia (real objects) and visuals aren’t just for teaching vocabulary. They can even be great for illustrating grammatical patterns. Here are ideas on how to use objects: A variety of interesting objects (these can be things you grab out of the kitchen and bathroom and throw into a […]
Teacher Tip – working on pronunciation
English pronunciation can be very confusing. What we write and how we pronounce often seem completely different. This makes our adult students hesitant to speak. Your goal as a teacher is to help your students speak so that they can understood–it’s ok if they have an accent. Here are a couple of ideas to help […]
Support immigrant families with generosity. Walk the talk.
When I think about the many adults taking English with Intercambio, I think about their hard work, resilience, and dedication to their families. Now, more than ever, it is time to continue sharing positive stories about our diverse community: One student, Trinidad, was determined to support her children to succeed in school. Trinidad explains that […]
Support for families/Apoyo para families
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Teacher Tip – Building confidence in your students
Use routines. Students become more confident when they know what to expect. Begin each class the same way so that students, even those who arrive late, are able to catch on and participate quickly. Beginning with greetings every class, or going over simple information such as the weather can fill those first few minutes. Teach […]
