Teaching by modeling is basic best practices in education, and modeling volunteerism is no exception. Recently, I met with a […]
#ILITips&Tricks: Staying Focused for Online Learning
Over the past year, many of us have spent more time in front of a computer than ever before. Whether […]
Teaching online in the age of the pandemic: Shining a light on student participation!
ILI’s Janelle Rivers and Chris Elliott received high marks for their presentation, “Boosting Student Talk Time in Zoom,” at the national […]
Don’t Click Away! Human Connection in Online Learning
When our classes were held in-person, I’d hear stories or see pictures of the students’ children. Now that classes are on […]
What makes ILI special — and effective!
It is not unusual for us to hear that ILI is a unique learning experience, giving rise to vastly improved […]
Why 2021 has skyrocketed the importance of improving your English communication skills for the workplace?
The undeniable benefits of improving your English communication skills When should I consider improving my English communication skills? Now’s the […]
Spanish Conversation and Book Club: Speak & Read Spanish!
I’ve been holding conversation classes throughout this past year, as many local residents seized the opportunity to gather online to […]
Improve your listening skills in 4 easy steps!
Have you noticed that when children learn their first language they don’t start speaking immediately? “Comprehension before production”. You can’t expect to say […]
Aimee Salmon: From ILI Student to Board Member and What ILI Means to Her!
“As an English learner, an immigrant myself, and a former ILI student, I understand how challenging it was to move […]
Academic Writing Tip: Making an Outline
So now you’ve brainstormed a wealth of ideas, details, and data points for your academic writing task. The next step […]