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I just read an interesting article about how texting is affecting kids’ grammar. (http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2012/07/duz_txting_hurt_yr_kidz_gramr_.html) The article referenced a study which showed students who text frequently performed worse on basic grammar tests.  It got me thinking about texting itself.  What is the attraction?  Is it an addiction?  Why do people use texting shortcuts instead of writing [...]

As a foreign language teacher, I often hear frustration from new language learners: Amra, I forgot how to say this in Spanish… How long will it take me to master this vocabulary? When will I be able to carry a decent conversation? I inspire my students by sharing a quick source for building a strong [...]