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πŸ“š Teaching Gerunds & Infinitives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDShcFitDC8

πŸ”— Here is the series of videos from #AmericanEnglish about gerunds and in infinitives: https://bit.ly/4gystqO


#RELORussia #AmericanEnglish #ESLTeaching #GrammarFun #GerundsVsInfinitives #EnglishTeachers
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Not into Valentine's Day? No problem! πŸ«πŸŽ‰
February 14th isn’t just about hearts and rosesβ€”it’s also #CreamFilledChocolateDay! πŸ’–πŸ©
Skip the love songs, grab your favorite treat, and enjoy the real reason to celebrate today. Who needs cupid when you have chocolate? πŸ«πŸ˜‰
πŸ”— Here you can find some facts about cream filled chocolate: https://bit.ly/3EtRupW

#RELORussia #ChocolateOverCupid #TreatYourself #Feb14DoneRight
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🚨 Reminder! Coffee Talk with Edith Trumbell is TODAY! β˜•οΈβœ¨
English teachers, grab your favorite mug and join us for an engaging Coffee Talk on Zoom today, Sunday, February 16! πŸ“šπŸ’¬

Topics We’ll Discuss:
πŸ“– Best Practices for Motivating Students – Strategies to keep students engaged and inspired.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Best Practices for Parent Communication – Strengthening home-school connections for student success.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to connect with fellow educators and gain fresh ideas! See you soon! β˜•οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ«βœ¨

πŸ”— Join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/41fOPt7
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Celebrating Presidents' Day – February 17! 🎩 πŸŽ‰

Today, the United States celebrates Presidents' Day, a holiday honoring the country’s leaders, past and present.

Presidents’ Day is actually George Washington’s birthday and has been celebrated since 1879! It’s a popular time for parades, historical events, and even big sales in stores!

πŸ”— 🎬 Watch documentaries about presidents of the United States here:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/collections/presidents/

#RELORussia #PresidentsDay #AmericanCulture
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What do your students know about U.S. presidents? πŸ€”

πŸ”­ Here are some questions you can explore:

▢️ Who are POTUS and FLOTUS?
▢️ Who are the three U.S. presidents who served in 1841?
▢️ How often are U.S. presidential elections held?
▢️ When do U.S. presidents take the oath of office?

#RELORussia #PresidentsDay 
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🌟 Understanding Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in Education! 🌟

β˜•οΈ During our recent coffee talk, teachers shared their insights on the importance of students' motivation.
Learn more about how to harness the power of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to inspire your students!

πŸ”— https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1UOJHB62p6k

#RELORussia #Motivation #CoffeeTalk
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Check out this insightful article that explores practical ways to inspire and engage your students. πŸ“šβœ¨

This article by Haleh Yazdi delves provides actionable tips to create a positive and motivating learning environment. πŸ‘©β€πŸ«

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4hWBQC2

#RELORussia #studentsmotivation #Englishteachers
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🌟 Students can unlock their potential with a Growth Mindset! 🌟
Tune in to this inspiring TEDx Talk on student motivation and the power of a growth mindset! πŸ“šβœ¨
Carson Byblow talks about the power of using the simple word "yet" in our learning process: I cannot do that yet. I am not fluent yet. I am not winning yet. What a powerful shift.
What about your teaching/learning mindset can you shift by inserting the word yet? πŸ€”
Discover how embracing challenges, persisting through setbacks, and seeing effort as a path to mastery can lead to incredible achievements. πŸš€

πŸ”— https://youtu.be/px9CzSZsa0Y?si=bz4L4srB6kYGLL9c

#RELORussia #GrowthMindset #StudentMotivation #TEDTalk #Inspiration #Education
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Motivated to Work: The Power of Choice Boards 🌟

Author and a former English Language Specialist in Russia Laura Loder Buechel proposes that giving students choices about which tasks and activities to complete can increase their motivation, enhance their language learning, and develop personal responsibility and time-management skills.

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4hIgoRp

#RELORusia #AmericanEnglish #EnglishTeachingForum
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Good morning on Sunday! β˜€οΈ

🌟 Join Our Coffee Talk on Zoom: Best Practices for Parent Communication and Parent Engagement! 🌟

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and share ideas on how we can work together to create a positive and motivating learning environment for our students. πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦

See you there! 🌟
πŸ”— Join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/41fOPt7

#RELORussia #CoffeeTalk #Sunday #EnglishTeachers
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Maslenitsa marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It's also known as Pancake Week. πŸ₯ž

Wishing you Happy Maslenitsa Week! 🌷

#RELORussia
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🌟 The Importance of Teacher-Parent Communication in Student Motivation! 🌟

During our recent Coffee Talk, educators highlighted the significant impact parents, guardians, or family members have on fostering a positive and motivating learning environment at home.

Teachers’ guidance and collaboration with families can make a world of difference in students' educational journeys. Together, we can help them reach their full potential! 🌟

Here are some teacher-parent communication strategies ➑️

πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4hKzEha
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*Funding Opportunities for U.S.-Russia Projects through the Annual Program Statement (APS)*

The U.S. Embassy Moscow extended the deadline for the Annual Program Statement (APS) – and this opportunity is open to YOU!

This is your chance to submit a grant proposal for projects that build constructive relations and reinforce ties between the American and Russian people. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $250,000 for organizations, and $25,000 to $50,000 for individuals.

*What we're looking for:*
⭐️Projects that support the administration’s stated priorities of making America safer, stronger, and more prosperous
⭐️Projects that highlight U.S. history, culture, and values
⭐️Alignment with the embassy’s priority program areas: Media & Information; Sharing America; Collaborative and Educational Projects; English Language Learning & Teaching
⭐️Collaboration with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions for long-term cooperation
πŸ“… Deadline: March 31, 2025
πŸ‘‰ For more details and to apply, visit: bit.ly/APS2025RU
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πŸ“’ This Week’s Focus: Project Based Learning! πŸ“š
πŸ’‘ Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method that involves a dynamic classroom approach in which it is believed that students acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems.

#RELORussia #EnglishTeaching #ESLgames #FunLessons #EngageStudents #TeachingIdeas
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What does project based learning have in common with peanut butter jelly? 🍞 πŸ€”

πŸ’‘ Find out by looking at Tsvetnik Training Materials!

πŸ”— Materials available here: https://www.molodetsell.com/tsvetnik

πŸ‘οΈ Look for Project Based Learning icon!

#RELORusia #ProjectBasedLearning #molodets #ELTteachers
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πŸ“’ Join Us for an Exciting Webinar!
🌟 Beyond Reality TV: 10 Quality Contemporary Resources from America 🌟
πŸ—“ Date: March 10 πŸ•’ Time: 17.00 MSK πŸ“ Location: Online Zoom Webinar
Are you looking to explore high-quality contemporary resources from America? Don't miss this opportunity to learn from RELO Jennifer Uhler as she takes us beyond reality TV and introduces fantastic resources that can enrich your understanding and teaching of American culture.

πŸ”— Register now: https://bit.ly/41vSmU3

#RELOWebinar #AmericanCulture #EducationalResources
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