tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657377509284409233.post388960886065547548..comments2023-03-25T06:11:47.702-07:00Comments on Teaching ESL to Adults: New Intermediate Student and GrammarName: Debra Garcia, M.A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06789164435634557030noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6657377509284409233.post-14745781192909259922007-11-10T15:53:00.000-08:002007-11-10T15:53:00.000-08:00Interesting blog. I share many of your interests, ...Interesting blog. I share many of your interests, experiences, and ambitions.<BR/><BR/>As the cliche goes, what gets measured, gets taught. I'm afraid that in adult education we tilt toward teaching fill in the blank grammar, short reading assignments, and so-called life skills as measured on standardized tests. Sometimes, the better programs will also include listening tests - but often at a relatively low level. What's missing? <BR/><BR/>Perhaps the most critical life skill - the ability to hold a serious, in-depth conversation in English. The citizenship exam at least makes a minimal effort in this direction; the vast majority of adult education programs have too little time, too little money, and perhaps too imagination to assess the speaking and conversation skills of students.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, conversation clubs and private tutors often fill the gap. That's fine, but I wish more students also had a chance to take conversation classes, public speaking classes, or at least interview skill classes.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your blog.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765320883510788501noreply@blogger.com