Monthly Archives: March 2011
Using “make” and “do” in English
The two verbs “make” and “do” are often confused. Spanish and Portuguese speakers use the verb “hacer” or “fazer” to mean make or do. In English the meanings are similar, but there are differences. Here are some rules for MAKE: … Continue reading
Posted in ESL, The Danbury Community, University Education
Tagged Danbury, Do, English, ESL, Lesson, LVA, Make
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A Hollow Promise: The Failure of Adult Education for Minority and Low-Income Adult Students
Literacy Volunteers of America-Danbury, Inc. “Learn to Earn” was the title of a popular book by investment guru Peter Lynch some years ago. In a few pithy words the title summarizes the long-standing American belief that education is the way … Continue reading
Posted in University Education
Tagged degree, education, financial, jobs, learn to earn, LVA, United States
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21st Century Learning
Well, it’s official! The established education community has concluded what we have known all along – to be successful, education must be personalized! At the Boston symposium of school officials and software producers, the attendees produced a “road map to … Continue reading
Posted in University Education
Tagged career, college, effort, motivation, personalized learning, press-room, students, teachers
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