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Paul Kuehn

Paul Richard Kuehn

Joined 2 years ago from Bangkok, Thailand. Last activity 14 hours ago.

I am a retired American expat who has been living in Thailand since 2007.  You can find me writing on Hubpages as one of the latest challenges and adventures of my life.

In my early life, I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and spent half of my youth growing up on a dairy farm in southeastern Wisconsin.  Almost all of my moral values were obtained from my parents in a rural environment.  As a boy, I enjoyed playing baseball and football.

After graduating from high school, I attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison and earned a B.S. while majoring in pre-med and chemistry.  For extra-curricular activities, I played fast-pitch softball, was active socially in my dormitory, and pledged and joined a professional chemistry fraternity.

Upon failing to get into medical school, I took graduate work in chemistry at the University of Michigan before enlisting in the Navy in the late 1960s.  Experiences in the Navy changed my life as I started to learn Chinese Mandarin and then was assigned to overseas duty in Taiwan and Japan.  A love for East Asian languages and literature quickly followed. 

When I left the Navy in 1971, I took more graduate courses in Chinese language and literature before going to live and work teaching EFL in Taiwan in 1973.  After an interesting and successful six year stay in Taiwan, I returned with a family to the United States.

After getting a job with the federal government, I relocated from the Toledo, Ohio, area where I had been teaching ESOL and studying education courses to the Washington D.C. area.  The next 25 years were spent doing Chinese translation work and also teaching newspaper Chinese translation to junior Chinese linguists.

My challenges and adventures did not end at retirement from federal service.  Within three months of retirement, I got back into EFL work after moving to Thailand.  For the past five years, I have been teaching EFL to middle school students at an all-girls school in the Bangkok area.  In addition to learning Chinese languages and Thai, teaching EFL and ESL have been passions in my life.  When I am not teaching or writing articles for Hubpages, you can find me following my favorite sports teams from Wisconsin:  the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Wisconsin Badgers.  I also like travelling and would like to visit Yunnan, China, and other southeast Asian countries in the future.

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  • 18

    Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs for ESL Students

    5 days ago

    The wise ESL and EFL teacher should spend extra time making sure that his or her students understand common words used as homonyms, homophones, and homographs. This can only be done through practice.

  • 16

    Benefits of Playing Team Sports

    2 weeks ago

    Team sports play a significant role in developing the character and work habits of youth. This hub examines eleven benefits of playing team sports which are needed at home and in the workplace.

  • 12

    Agnes Grey Book Review

    3 weeks ago

    Agnes Grey is a novel which everyone will enjoy reading. After finishing this classic, you will empathize with the maltreatment of governesses and of women during the period of Victorian England.

  • 84

    Differences Between British and American English

    7 days ago

    The differences between British and American English are reflected primarily in the use of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This hub relates experience with Brits and British English.

  • 14

    Measuring Reading Fluency

    6 weeks ago

    Phonological, orthographic, semantic, and contextual levels of lingusitic awareness are necessary for measuring reading fluency. Take a short simple test to see if you demonstrate reading fluency.

  • 32

    Teacher Ethics

    6 weeks ago

    A code of teacher ethics is more important today than ever before. This hub proposes a code of teacher ethics with commitments to students, the education profession, parents, and the community.

  • 19

    Who Is the Greatest Green Bay Packers Quarterback?

    6 days ago

    Other than Majkowski, Dickey, Rodgers, Favre, and Starr, the Packers have not had any quarterbacks of note in the past 60 years. This hub argues who is the greatest Green Bay Packers quarterback.

  • 60

    How Can I Improve My Vocabulary?

    2 months ago

    It should be the goal of all language learners to improve their vocabulary. This can only be done by learning how to actively produce more literary and specialized words in speaking and writing.

  • 12

    EFL and ESL Teaching: Strategies to Create Enthusiasm for Writing

    2 months ago

    If we want our EFL and ESL students to be enthusiastic about writing, it must be made interesting and appealing. One way to do this to identify student interests and channel them into fun activities.

  • 20

    Teaching and Learning in Catholic Schools in Thailand

    2 months ago

    Teaching and learning in Catholic schools in Thailand is different from the West. Let's examine my school's guiding principles for students and the important abilities of Thai student learners.

  • 6

    University of Wisconsin College Life in the 60s: Top Ten Things to Do at the Badger Tavern

    2 weeks ago

    The Badger Tavern was a big part of many students' University of Wisconsin college life in the 60s. Read about the top ten things we used to do at the BT.

  • 0

    Reading Days and Dates in the Thai Written Language

    2 months ago

    A trip to Thailand can be much more rewarding by being able to recognize the abbreviations for Thai days and months. This hub teaches you how to read abbreviations for days and dates in written Thai.

  • 22

    How to Teach English Conversation to Adult Learners

    3 months ago

    Improved conversation skills for the adult EFL and ESL learner are extremely important for travel, overseas study, and interacting with foreigners. Learn how to teach English conversation to adults.

  • 16

    Teaching in Thailand: Discipline Problems in Classrooms

    2 months ago

    Upon starting teaching in Thailand, I never realized that I would become more of a policeman than a teacher in the classroom. This hub examines discipline problems in classrooms from a foreign view.

  • 20

    Writing my Congressman: Help from the Late Senator William Proxmire

    2 months ago

    Writing your congressman or senator for assistance can be very beneficial when the bureaucracy is slow or negligent in its duties. In this hub, I recall my experiences writing to Senator Proxmire.

  • 53

    Age Discrimination in the Workplace and Forced Retirement

    3 months ago

    Age discrimination and forced retirement can be stressful to an older person who is still a good worker and doesn't want to retire. This hub examines the pros and cons of age discrimination.

  • 10

    Playing High School Football in the 60s

    2 months ago

    All in all, playing high school football in the 60s was a success. Although BHS didn't win the conference, I fondly recall the '61 football season and how the referee never beats you in life.

  • 16

    Will the Milwaukee Brewers Be a Playoff Team in 2013?

    2 months ago

    The Milwaukee Brewers can be a playoff team in 2013 if the team has very good starting and relief pitching. This hub analyzes the Brewers for 2013 and suggests five keys for making the playoffs.

  • 27

    Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan: Top Two WWF Icons of the Late 80s

    9 days ago

    The WWF had many exciting and colorful performers in the late 80s. I would have to rank Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan as the top two WWF icons of this era. This hub highlights "Macho Man" and "Hulk."

  • 10

    Jobs for Navy Veterans

    6 weeks ago

    Joining the U.S. Navy was the wisest decision I made in my life, because it gave me training for a job and eventual career. This hub introduces jobs for navy veterans in the civilian world.

  • 22

    Foreign Language Careers for College Graduates With Language Skills

    3 months ago

    With the explosion of a global economy today and the expansion of wars on terror, drugs, and crime, there are a lot of foreign language career opportunities for college graduates with language skills.

  • 18

    Choosing a College Major

    8 weeks ago

    There are many factors to consider when choosing a college major. Based on my personal experiences, there should be a connection between your interest and aptitude in a subject for successful study.

  • 18

    Improving Teacher Morale

    4 weeks ago

    School morale includes both student morale and teacher morale. This hub suggests ways of improving teacher morale by tackling problems with school facilities and management practices.

  • 12

    Is Political Correctness Good for Everyone?

    2 months ago

    Political correctness and affirmative action have been a big part of our lives for more than 30 years. This hub discusses whether our society is better off today with political correctness.

  • 10

    Working with the Thai

    5 weeks ago

    Being conscious of the differences in Thai and western culture will go a long way in improving working with the Thai. This hub presents 11 tips toward a better working relationship with the Thai.

  • 12

    Use of Exam Review Games to Beat Test Anxiety

    2 months ago

    Team competition review games go a long way in helping students enthusiastically get ready for the big test. In this hub, I illustrate the use of team competition review games in preparing for tests.

  • 2

    Producing a Drama Skit by ESL Students

    7 weeks ago

    Producing a drama skit by ESL students is an enjoyable way for kids to practice and apply their English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Read how my students produced a TVXQ drama.

  • 18

    Importance of School Extra-curricular Activities in Teaching Moral Values

    6 months ago

    School extra-curricular activities are an excellent vehicle for teaching moral values to our youth. Love and compassion, cooperation and teamwork, justice and honesty, and respect are just some of the moral values which can be taught in public service, sports, and scouting activities. This hub examines the utility of extra-curricular activities in my school in Thailand for teaching moral values.

  • 10

    A Look at The Milwaukee Bucks at the Start of the 2012-2013 NBA Season

    2 months ago

    The Milwaukee Bucks are 3-1 after almost two weeks of the 2012-2013 NBA season. This hub analyzes why the Bucks are better this year, and it speculates what Milwaukee must do to reach the playoffs.

  • 13

    Dairy Farming in Wisconsin: Part 2 - Milking Cows

    13 hours ago

    Dairy farming is rapidly changing. From my personal experiences of growing up on a dairy farm and recent visit to my sister's farm, I reflect on the problems faced by the small dairy farmer today.

  • 19

    Dairy Farming in Wisconsin: Part 1 - Feeding a Herd of Milk Cows

    6 months ago

    My father used to always say that a dairy farmer buys retail and sells wholesale. This is so very true when you consider how astronomical feed expenses are while the price for milk that the farmer gets is so low. From personal experience on my sister's farm, I examine the feed needed for dairy cattle and describe how it is fed every day. The small farmer's life is indeed very hard.

  • 44

    In-Flight Entertainment: Killing Time On Long Distance and Overseas Flights

    2 months ago

    Travelling many hours on long distance or overseas flights can be tiring and boring. This hub suggests nine ways to make your overseas flights more entertaining and less boring.

  • 64

    Reverse Culture Shock: You Can't Go Home Again

    7 weeks ago

    Reverse culture shock in some situations can be more painful than culture shock. This hub examines how and why reverse culture shock happens. It also lists ten manifestations of culture shock.

  • 16

    Watching Baseball at The Ballpark

    2 weeks ago

    Watching baseball at the ballpark is better than watching on TV. Based on experiences watching games, TV can not make up for the exciting pre-game and game activities awaiting you at the ballpark.

  • 10

    How to Pass Classroom Teacher Observations

    5 weeks ago

    School adminstrations use classroom teacher observations as a means of evaluating teacher performance. This hub suggests twelve tips on how to pass classroom teacher observations.

  • 6

    Increasing Student Participation in the Classroom

    5 weeks ago

    Students and schools expect and even demand entertainment in the classroom. This hub suggests ways of increasing student participation in the classroom with educational and enjoyable activities.

  • 20

    Teaching English in Thailand Schools: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    2 months ago

    Teaching EFL in Thailand is a lot different from my previous experiences of teaching EFL and ESL in Taiwan and the United States. Read about the good, the bad, and the ugly of teaching in Thailand.

  • 14

    Changes in Math and Science Education

    5 weeks ago

    Changes in math and science education have been awesome in the past 60 years. Students today are learning topics in math and science in the eight grade which I didn't learn until the 12th grade.

  • 10

    Tips For Teaching Speech

    2 months ago

    Teaching speech to ESL students can be very challenging. It can also be very interesting and worthwhile. This hub suggests teaching speech by letting ESL students give their own speeches.

  • 12

    Jane Eyre Book Review

    2 months ago

    Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is a classical work of fiction which everyone should read. If you enjoy a conflict between conscience and passion, you will certainly enjoy my Jane Eyre book review.

  • 18

    Use of Dialogues in Developing Listening And Speaking Skills

    8 weeks ago

    The effective use of dialogues in EFL and ESL classes has aided my students in making strides in improving their listening and speaking skills. Students love reciting dialogues because they reflect social situations and can be role played. This hub presents five compelling reasons why dialogues have a permanent place in listening and speaking classes.

  • 44

    Memories of Farming With Dad: Those 35 Acres Across The Road

    2 months ago

    Within the next few months, 35 acres of farm land from my parents' estate will be sold. This hub recalls my memories of dad as a kid and as an older adult all in relation to the land across the road.

  • 18

    How I Quit Smoking: The Story of a Heavy Smoker

    2 months ago

    How I quit smoking is the story of a heavy smoker. Prior to 1995, I thought I would be hooked on cigarettes until the end of my life. This hub is the story of how I miraculously quit smoking.

  • 15

    Responsibility of a Teacher: Developing The Desirable Characteristics or Moral Values of Students

    7 months ago

    In an age where parents are increasingly shirking their responsibilities in bringing up children, it is the teacher's responsibility to assist in developing the desirable characteristics or moral values of students. This hub lists ten desirable characteristics which teachers are responsible for developing in the classroom to avoid increases of deviant behavior in society in the future.

  • 18

    Ten Characteristics of The Good Language Learner

    7 months ago

    With self-confidence, motivation to communicate, and constant practice, most people can become successful in learning a second language. Acquisition of a foreign language will then be of great benefit, because it will open doors to new ideas and acquaintances with new people in new countries and cultures. Based on my personal experiences of teaching and learning languages, this hub suggests ten characteristics of the good language learner.

  • 18

    Role as a Catholic School Teacher Imparting Moral Values

    8 weeks ago

    This hub examines the Catholic schools and the role as a Catholic school teacher imparting moral values. Our children as agents of change can improve society with an outpouring of moral virtues.

  • 50

    Pet Peeves at Work in an Office

    8 weeks ago

    Working in an office can be interesting and rewarding. It can also be very disappointing and treacherous. In this hub I present my pet peeves at work in an office for over thirty years.

  • 54

    Fads of The 50s: What Was Popular in the 50s?

    2 weeks ago

    The 50s were an interesting time in my life. There were new fads on television, in music, dances, and at school. Pop culture was changing. In this hub I recall popular fads of the mid and late 50s.

  • 12

    My Early School Years in the 50s

    8 days ago

    Experiencing the early 50s as a young boy did a lot in defining my life. The Lone Ranger and Milwaukee Braves ballplayers became my heroes and role models. In this hub I recall early 50s culture.

  • 2

    What Did The Packers Do For Defense in The 2012 Draft?

    3 months ago

    The Packers addressed their defensive deficiences early in 2012 by drafting a number of defensive players. This hub analyzes the Packers draft and how the rookies performed in the 2012 season.

  • 21

    17 Fads Of The 60s As Remembered

    2 weeks ago

    The early and mid 1960s were a special time in my life. In reflecting on those glory years, there were 17 fads of the 60s which I recall vividly and share with my readers in this hub.

  • 6

    Summer Work With The Racine County Highway Department in Wisconsin

    2 months ago

    During the summers of 1963 and 1964, I held a summer job with the Racine County Highway Department in Wisconsin. The lessons which I learned on this job helped prepare me for life after college.

  • 4

    Studying a Chinese Dialect: Experience in Learning Taiwanese

    2 months ago

    Learning Taiwanese was a fantastic experience for me. It made me more aware of the varieties of spoken Chinese, and, most importantly, gave me an insight into thoughts and lives of native Taiwanese.

  • 6

    Who Are The Thai-Chinese And What Is Their Contribution to Thailand?

    2 months ago

    As long as the Thai-Chinese family remains strong, Thai-Chinese will continue to play a significant role in shaping Thailand and Thai society. This hub discusses the contributions of the Thai-Chinese.

  • 5

    How Do I Get an ESL Teaching Job in Thailand?

    8 weeks ago

    The explosion of English Programs in an increasing number of schools across Thailand has presented English speaking foreigners with a great opportunity to teach ESL. Here are tips for getting a job.

  • 10

    Popular Nicknames For Thailand School Girls

    8 months ago

    Thai school girl nicknames are very interesting, colorful, and at times amusing to Westerners. After noting the popular use of nicknames in Thai society, this hub attempts to classify and give examples of different kinds of nicknames used by school girls in my EFL classes.

  • 12

    Working for Century 21 as a Real Estate Agent

    8 weeks ago

    A real estate agent has very interesting, challenging, and often frustrating work. It isn't a job which everyone can do. This hub details my experience working for Century 21 as a real estate agent.

  • 0

    Dictation Exercises for English Learning Assessment

    8 weeks ago

    Dictation exercises for English learning assessment can be worthwhile in measuring proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This hub analyzes the results of a dictation exercise.

  • 4

    Importance of Positive Role Models in Teaching Moral Values In Schools

    8 months ago

    Exposing our children at the earliest age to positive role models is one of the best ways to teach moral values to youth. This hub first examines the nature of positive and negative role models. It then suggests ways that schools can connect students with exemplary role models in society.

  • 2

    Helping ESL Students Ask Information Questions

    2 months ago

    If ESL teachers want students to improve their language skills, it is necessary to give them the needed tools for asking questions. This hub gives tips on helping ESL students ask good questions.

  • 4

    Why I Was in The Navy During The Vietnam War

    2 months ago

    Leaving the academic world and joining the Navy during the Vietnam War was a unique, trying experience. This hub details why I was in the military and chose the Navy to spend four years of my life.

  • 37

    Lessons Learned From Growing Up on a Farm

    2 months ago

    Growing up on a farm gave me the experience to learn valuable moral lessons for life. These valuable lessons include the importance of hard work, the value of money, self-sufficency, and team work.

  • 2

    Early Experiences Teaching English in Taiwan in the 70s

    2 months ago

    Teaching English in Taiwan in the early 70s was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. It was a rewarding and enjoyable time. This hub gives an account of my first ESL job in Taipei.

  • 4

    Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies in the Understanding of News Articles

    8 weeks ago

    Effective reading comprehension strategies are necessary for improving the reading proficiency of all students. This hub applies reading comprehension strategies in understanding news articles.

  • 2

    Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies for EFL and ESL Students

    8 weeks ago

    Effective reading comprehension strategies will go a long way in improving the reading skills of EFL and ESL students. This hub suggests activating background knowledge and reading for a purpose.

  • 0

    Assessing Listening and Speaking Proficiency

    7 weeks ago

    assessing listening and speaking proficiency ratings of ESL students must be improved. The U.S. Government's Interagency Language Roundtable language skill level ratings are worth using today.

  • 4

    50s American League Baseball All-Stars

    8 days ago

    American League baseball in the 50s was exciting to watch and follow. Based on recollections, I select my American League all-stars of the 1950s in this hub. I will always cherish and remember them.

  • 4

    Learning Chinese Mandarin in Taiwan

    2 months ago

    Learning a language in a foreign country is the best and quickest way to improve listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Learning Chinese Mandarin in Taiwan greatly improved my proficiency.

  • 6

    Learning Chinese at DLI in Monterey, California

    2 months ago

    Learning Chinese at DLI in Monterey, California, did much to stimulate my interest in learning foreign languages for conversational fluency. It also led to a career with the Chinese language.

  • 1

    Helping Students Succeed

    5 weeks ago

    Underachieving students around the world are being consciously and unconsciously neglected by schools and teachers. This hub suggests six good ways for helping students succeed.

  • 0

    Responsibilities of a Good Teacher

    5 weeks ago

    Teachers have great responsibilities in the education of tomorrow's leaders. This hub suggests academic and non-academic responsibilities of a good teacher to students in today's world.

  • 1

    Six Keys to University of Wisconsin Badgers Football Success Today

    2 weeks ago

    Recruiting, excellent coaching, an excellent line and skill players have all played a big part in the recent success of the University of Wisconsin Badgers football program.

  • 3

    Educational Games in the Classroom for EFL and ESL Learners

    2 months ago

    Educational games in the classroom are essential for learning. Students today expect learning to be a lot of fun. Designing and utilizing effective educational games will motivate kids to learn.

  • 18

    How to Teach Vocabulary by Word Associations to ESL Students

    2 months ago

    Teaching vocabulary through word associations to ESL learners is an excellent method which I have employed in my school classes. Using this method, students can more easily comprehend and use words.

  • 0

    Using Open Book Tests in The EFL and ESL Classroom

    8 weeks ago

    Using open book tests in the EFL and ESL classroom is a lot more difficult than most people think. This type of test is harder because it makes the student more accountable for taking notes in class.

  • 7

    Major League Baseball American League All-Stars of The 80s

    6 days ago

    The American League of the 80s had great players who were just as talented and exciting as the players of today. Join me as I share anecdotes about all-stars such as Cal Ripken and Eddie Murray.

  • 1

    Living in a Dorm During the 1960s

    3 weeks ago

    Living in a dorm during the 1960s was a magical experience for me because it was my first time away from home. This hub recalls living on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison 1962-1966.

  • 1

    Will The Milwaukee Bucks Make The NBA Playoffs in 2013?

    2 months ago

    The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2012-2013 season with more youth, length, and improved players than in previous years. This hub discusses what the Bucks must do to make the playoffs in 2013.

  • 2

    Challenges in Learning Thai

    2 weeks ago

    There are numerous challenges in learning Thai. These challenges are in both listening and speaking and reading and writing. Pronunciation, tones, and alphabet make Thai different from English.

  • 8

    Technology in the 50s and 60s

    7 weeks ago

    Technology in the 50s and 60s was less advanced than it is today. This hub tells how the telephone, slide rule, phonograph records, film projectors, and the transistor radio were used in daily life.

  • 4

    Reasons for Green Bay Packers Success

    2 weeks ago

    An excellent general manager and coaching staff, player development, and excellent fans are some reasons for Green Bay Packers success. This hub details five key reasons for Packers recent success.

  • 6

    Colorful Taiwanese Idioms

    2 months ago

    To communicate well in Taiwanese it is necessary to learn useful expressions and idioms. This hub is a sampling of daily adjectives, verbs, expressions, and idioms used by native Taiwanese speakers.

  • 6

    Thailand Village Life

    2 months ago

    If you want to see traditional Thailand, you must experience Thailand village life. Thai villages are unique in their agricultural nature, Buddhist practices, and genuine caring among all residents.

  • 4

    Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit Pros and Cons of Riding the Skytrain

    2 weeks ago

    The initiation of the skytrain or elevated light rail in Bangkok in 2000 was one of the first steps in improving mass rapid transit. In this hub I reflect on the pros and cons of riding the skytrain.

  • 4

    Meaning of the Song "Let's Get Together" by the Youngbloods

    2 weeks ago

    The turbulent 60s was an exciting but dangerous era. The Vietnam War and fight for civil rights were tearing the U.S. apart. This hub suggests a meaning of "Let's Get Together" by the Youngbloods.

  • 4

    How to Pass a School Test

    7 weeks ago

    In learning how to pass a school test, you must understand school work as well as doing all assigned homework. Based on experiences teaching ESL, this hub suggests how to pass school tests.

  • 11

    Teaching Moral Values in Schools: Five Useful Activities for The Classroom

    2 months ago

    Telling, reading, and role-playing a story are some useful classroom activities for teaching moral values in schools. Moral values learned in class will remain with children throughout their lives.

  • 8

    Native American City Names in Wisconsin and Towns with French Origins

    6 days ago

    There are many native American city names in Wisconsin. After describing the history of Wisconsin, this hub lists cities and towns in Wisconsin with native American and French origin names.

  • 6

    Milwaukee Bucks All-Stars of All-Time

    2 weeks ago

    In the past 44 years the Milwaukee Bucks have had great stars like Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Bob Lanier, and Sidney Moncrief. This hub has the Milwaukee Bucks all-stars of all-time.

  • 0

    Listening and Speaking Activities for Students: Story Telling Through Role Plays for The EFL and ESL Student

    7 months ago

    Listening and speaking activities for students need to be presented in an enjoyable manner to make the study of English interesting and fun. One of the ways to do this is by story telling through role plays. This hub details story telling as a listening and speaking project activity for EFL and ESL students.

  • 0

    Teaching Math to ESL Students

    7 weeks ago

    Teaching math to ESL students can be challenging. Besides teaching math, the teacher must explain vocabulary and new sentence structure so that students can comprehend application word problems.

  • 2

    Testing EFL And ESL Students

    8 weeks ago

    Testing EFL and ESL students is so necessary to evaluate the progress learners have made in working towards language proficiency. These tips will help teachers create better tests for their students.

  • 5

    How Has Taiwan Changed in the Past 45 Years?

    7 weeks ago

    Taiwan has changed greatly in the past 45 years from being a developing third world island province to becoming highly developed. This hub answers how has Taiwan changed in the past 45 years.

  • 9

    EFL And ESL Teaching: Should We Use Translation When Teaching Vocabulary?

    2 months ago

    Teaching and learning vocabulary is one of the most important activities in EFL and ESL teaching. This hub points out the disadvantages of using translation, and suggests alternatives for learning vocabulary.

  • 0

    Joining a College Fraternity: Alpha Chi Sigma Initiation

    2 weeks ago

    Joining a college fraternity was one of the most exciting and memorable events of my college life. Alpha Chi Sigma initiation which included formal and informal activities was a great experience.

  • 5

    Mastering English As a Second Language

    2 months ago

    Mastering English as a second language is possible if you are motivated, have the right environment to live the language, and constantly practice. This hub explains keys to mastering English.

  • 0

    Milwaukee Brewers: How The Brewers Won a Division in 2011 And Similarities with The Milwaukee 1982 AL Team

    2 months ago

    The 2011 NL Milwaukee Brewers and 1982 AL Brewers won their divisions in similar ways. Both teams had strong pitching and hard-nosed, energetic players. This hub compares the Brewers of now and then.

  • 2

    Tips for Driving in Thailand

    2 weeks ago

    The prospect of having to drive in Bangkok or other parts of Thailand can be a frightening thought for foreign drivers. Tips for driving in Thailand in this hub are intended to help western drivers.

  • 2

    Learning Chinese Mandarin Romanization

    2 weeks ago

    Chinese Mandarin Romanization is a tool for teaching and learning listening and speaking. It is especially useful for the beginning student. This hub examines learning Chinese Mandarin Romanization.

  • 25

    My High School Reunion Experiences

    2 months ago

    In 1992 I attended my 30th high school reunion, but was unable to attend the 50th reunion. In this hub, I share unexpected pleasant experiences at the 30th reunion which will always be remembered.

  • 0

    How to Motivate EFL and ESL Students To Read Out Aloud

    7 months ago

    Reading out aloud is a worthwhile activity for EFL and ESL students. It is an excellent method for improving students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. The problem is that many young students are shy and not really motivated to read. This hub explains how to motivate ESL students to read out aloud.

  • 15

    Top Eight Reasons Why People Retire in Thailand

    2 months ago

    Thailand is increasingly becoming an attractive place for westerners to retire. Ease in getting a retirement visa is one of the top eight reasons for considering Thailand as a retirement home.

  • 0

    Recognizing Languages Spoken in East Asia And Southeast Asia

    2 weeks ago

    Recognizing languages spoken in East Asia and Southeast Asia is a very difficult task. This hub suggests some tips in recognizing important languages spoken in East Asia and Southeast Asia.

  • 13

    Important Languages Spoken in Thailand

    2 weeks ago

    Standard Thai is not the only language spoken in Thailand. Languages in Thailand are almost as diverse as languages in China. This hub introduces the most important languages spoken in Thailand

  • 9

    Five Proud American Moments in My Lifetime

    6 days ago

    Throughout my life I have felt proud to be an American. I felt especially proud to be an American in the 60s. There have been five proud American moments in my lifetime which I share in this hub.

  • 5

    Memories Of Dad: A Father's Day Tribute

    2 months ago

    My father has always been a role model. Although dad wasn't perfect, he taught so many moral values which have guided me in life. This hub gives an account of everything that was special about dad.

  • 15

    Pre/Post-test: A Teacher Diagnostic Tool For More Effective Teaching of EFL Students

    8 months ago

    Pre/Post-tests are a necessary teacher diagnostic tool for measuring the learning of EFL and other students. In this hub I explain how Pre/Post-tests can be used as a teacher diagnostic tool. Teachers must remember to use them as a diagnostic instrument so that teaching can be more effective.

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    Seven Characteristics of Major League Baseball Fans

    2 months ago

    There are many kinds of baseball fans. Some are true fans while others become a fan only when a team is doing well. This hub suggests seven characteristics of true major league baseball fans.

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    My Favorite Pro Wrestling Champs in the 50s

    10 days ago

    During the 50s pro wrestling was one of my favorite sports. You couldn't keep me away from the TV or a live bout if I could see my favorite grapplers. I recall my favorite pro wrestling champs.

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    Evaluating Reading, Writing and Thinking Skills of EFL and ESL Students

    2 months ago

    It is necessary to evaluate the reading, writing, and thinking skills of EFL and ESL students to measure progress. In this hub I suggest ways to evaluate reading, writing, and thinking skills.

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    Minnan Dialect Influence on the Thai Language

    2 months ago

    There is a Minnan dialect influence on the Thai language. I discovered this after starting to learn Thai following my experiences of learning Minnan. This hub lists Thai words borrowed from Minnan.

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    The First Day of Class: Setting the Tone for the New School Year

    8 months ago

    The first day of class is extremely important for both teachers and students. It is on this day that the tone is set for the new school year. In this hub I suggest different things the teacher can do to gain rapport with students and get off to a successful classroom experience.

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    Japanese Words in Taiwanese

    2 months ago

    The Taiwanese language is rich in words borrowed from Japanese and other languages. This hub lists common Taiwanese words borrowed from the Japanese who ruled Taiwan from 1895 until 1945.

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    Moral Values for Students: A Necessary Part of the Curriculum

    2 months ago

    Moral values for students are missing in our educational curriculum today. This hub suggests moral virtues such as love, honesty, hard work, and compassion which should be taught in all schools.

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    Unconditional Love of my Mother: In Memory of Mom

    2 weeks ago

    The unconditional love of my mother was irreplacable. While mom was alive, she was a model wife, mother, and homemaker who brought a lot of warmth and happiness into the home. We all miss you mom.

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    Native Language Interference in Learning a Second Language for ESL Students

    2 months ago

    Native language interference in learning a second language is a major problem for ESL students. This hub examines types of native language intereference as shown by Taiwanese and Thai ESL students.

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    The Use of Transcription in ESL Teaching And Learning

    2 weeks ago

    The use of transcription in ESL teaching and learning is worth noting. This hub details different activities involved in the use of transcription which have immediate application in the ESL classroom.

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    Foreign Language Transcription for Learning Listening Skills

    2 months ago

    Foreign language transcription is very useful in learning listening skills. With examples taken from Thai and Chinese Mandarin, this hub examines problems faced in foreign language transcription.

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    Assessment in ESL by Formative Assessment

    6 weeks ago

    Assessment in ESL by formative assessment is a necessary part of the evaluation process. By paying attention to this key stage of learning, a teacher can greatly influence the learning of students.

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    American High School Football in the 60s: How Has It Changed Compared to Today?

    2 months ago

    American football today is much different from what it was when I played in the 60s. In this hub I examine the differences of high school players in the early 60s from players today.

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    The Best Chinese Dialects to Learn

    2 weeks ago

    China is as linguistically diverse as Europe. There are various languages and dialects spoken everywhere. This hub suggests the five best Chinese dialects to learn for the serious traveler to China.

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    Teaching EFL and ESL Students: Strategies to Improve Writing Skills

    2 months ago

    In addition to speaking, proficiency in writing is an important skill which all EFL and ESL students must acquire. This hub suggests five proven strategies to improve all students' writing skills.

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    50s National League Baseball AllStars

    7 days ago

    Major League baseball was fun to watch in the 50s. I was only a kid and had just seen my first games at Milwaukee County Stadium. In this hub I list my 50s National League baseball all-stars.

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    How to Make Friends and Get People to Do Things

    2 weeks ago

    Man is a social animal, and for this reason knowing how to make friends and get people to do things for you is important in life. This hub points out nine tips for making friends and influencing them.

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    University of Wisconsin Madison Student Life During the 60s: Top Ten Off-Campus Bars

    2 weeks ago

    University of Wisconsin Madison off-campus life during the 60s was an experience which I will always remember. There were parties, picnics, and above all my top ten off-campus bars listed in this hub.

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    How to Teach Vocabulary To ESL Students

    2 months ago

    Teaching vocabulary to ESL students can be a challenging task. Should it be done by pre-teaching vocabulary? This hub suggests an inductive approach as the best way to teach vocabulary to students.

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    Can The Green Bay Packers Repeat As Superbowl Champs in 2012?

    2 months ago

    This hub recaps and critiques the Packers great year of 2010 leading to its Superbowl victory over the Steelers in 2011. It then speculates on whether Green Bay can win another Superbowl in 2012.

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    Tips for Learning Foreign Languages Well

    2 months ago

    Learning foreign languages well is extremely important for engaging in meaningful communication with people of different cultures. This hub suggests eight tips for learning foreign languages well.

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