FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by “Level 2?”

Here is information about the levels I use on this website.

Did you take the picture of the book at the top of your blog?

No, I didn’t.  Trilok Rangan took the picture.  You can see the whole picture and all of the other photos he has posted on Flickr.com.  Thank you, Mr. Rangan, for using a Creative Commons license!

What is ESOL?

ESOL means “English for Speakers of Other Languages.”  We don’t like to call it ESL because that means “English as a Second Language.”  Many, many of our students are learning English as a third, fourth, or fifth language.

Who can comment?

Anybody who is respectful can comment.  My students, other students, teachers, my grandmother, engineers – anybody.  Just be respectful.  If you are not respectful, I will delete your comment.

Why did you start this blog?

A Level One student requested homework during the break between semesters.  This blog was my experimental reply.

What are your plans for this website?

I’d like this website to be a useful extension of class time for my current students.  I’d also like it to be usable and meaningful for people who aren’t my students.  Since I teach different levels each semester, this means that it needs to be organized and simple to navigate.

I would like to do more with audio and video.  I think it’s important that the blog become more than just reading.  If you have suggestions, please leave a comment!