by: Amanda Rioux For one of the reading summaries I selected an article entitled “Invisible Transfer: An Unexpected Finding in the Pursuit of Transfer” (Scheiber). I found the concept interesting: the author wishes to know if the idea of transfer (i.e.: taking skills learned in one area and applying them to another) appears in business Read More…
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The Shifting State of Resume Construction
As I’m sure that all of us are well aware, the construction of resumes, cover letters, and other professional job materials have to be constructed explicitly, meticulously, and with a set audience in mind in order to reach their maximum effectiveness. This insight is no secret, and it is something that we try to teach Read More…
“Excuse Me (or Please Move): Teaching Pragmatics in Conversation”
by: Amanda Rioux Here is a link to a short but great article on the importance of teaching pragmatics over mechanical grammar in ESL students. Although it is aimed towards younger students, the ideas presented can still be adapted to any classroom.