The Plot

At Atlantic Union College, on December 3, 2009, there will be a fascinating panel discussion on the origin and demise of dinosaurs. The topic is based a new book written by Wellington Aguiar called The Plot.

The Plot's book launching will be held at Atlantic Union College on December 13, 2009

All are invited. Don't miss it!

Washington vs. Westinghouse

I spent some time at the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School in Hyde Park, Massachusetts just on the outskirts of Boston.

There was a big college fair there, and I went to cover for a colleague. My directions gave an address of One Washington Plaza. I spent about an hour searching, asking, and guessing where it might be. Finally, I ran into a couple of APR graduates who hopped in my car and guided me there. The address was One Westinghouse Plaza! What a difference one word can make... A good lesson for a teacher!

The school was very nice, as schools go. It was located in a refitted Westinghouse factory. The people were friendly and gave me a great spot to join the fun. I also met some quality young people. They were impressive in their seriousness and maturity.

New Books

This semester we are using some new books call Quest

Reading & Writing


Listening & Speaking

A New Semester

What a wonderful summer it was! I did a lot of local traveling and spent a lot of time with my family. We went camping several times, and did a lot of swimming, but I never took my sailboat out! It is all just a memory now...

I found this student waiting outside the first day of class.



We have a nice group of students this semester, and I think we are going to enjoy studying English together!



Here is what it looked like yesterday about 5:00 in the afternoon at the English Language Institute. I guess our crab apple tree needs to be pruned!

ADP is Underway

AUC Skype English

One of the things that I enjoy doing is spending time on the internet. There is so much to learn and discover there. I have recently begun to understand the idea of harnessing the power of new technologies to improve language learning.

In doing that I have also discovered that it is possible to deliver good, solid language instruction through a variety of web 2.0 technology. Some of the stuff you can use is listed below.

Play around with these technologies and you will see what is possible! If you would like me to show you how to do it, just email me and we can schedule something.

Tears No More

This has become my favorite song. It is called Nunca mais as lagrimas and it is in Portuguese. It literally means, tears no more.

The harmonies are absolutely phenomenal and the arrangement is just stunning. I hope you enjoy this blessing, too!