Ilene Springer - Yahoo! Voices

Freelance Writers: Why You Shouldn’t Write for Free

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:45:37 EDT

Freelance writing is the only profession in which the manufacturer often creates the product for nothing in the hope of getting started or in gaining more exposure. It’s the worst thing you can do for yourself and every other freelancer writer.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Feb 06, 2012

What Shoes NOT to WEAR in Malta

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:55:37 EDT

Yes, you want to look good, especially in the summer on Malta--the beautiful Mediterranean island south of Sicily. But if you wear four-inch heels like the Maltese, you won't look good with a broken ankle. Here are the shoes you should wear in Malta.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Jan 31, 2012

How to Find Out What Your English-Foreign-Language Students (EFL) Students REALLY Want to Do in Class

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:36:03 EDT

Sometimes I can tell during my EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes that when one student is yapping on about something, several other students appear bored. The problem is: how many are bored? I find out by using the "blind vote."

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Jan 29, 2012

How to Help a Shy EFL Student

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 13:51:02 EDT

There's an ancient Hebrew saying: “A shy person will not learn.” Shyness certainly has an effect on learning English. From my experience as an EFL teacher, I've found that I've often had to play the role of a language coach, not just a language teacher.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Dec 11, 2011

How to Keep Records of Your EFL Lessons and Students

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:09:18 EDT

Oh, G-d, the embarrassment of being told you’ve already given that lesson. Or trying to remember if you gave a lesson to a former student. Should you teach another whole unprepared lesson because of one student?

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Nov 11, 2011

EFL Teachers: Are You Overusing the Textbook

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:37:58 EDT

If something happened to your EFL textbooks--a fire,a flood, they were stolen or you forgot them at home--would you be able to teach your EFL class? Or would you panic? Many EFL teachers rely only on their textbooks in teaching their students.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Nov 02, 2011

Bring the Real World into Your EFL Classroom with YouTube

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:07:25 EDT

Since I've started using YouTube in my EFL classes, I've seen a dramatic increase in my students' attention spans. Listening to YouTube videos are is a lot more natural in teaching listening skills than playing the old, stilted language cassettes.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Oct 28, 2011

What Laid-Back Really Means in the Mediterranean

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:07:05 EDT

The sun, the sea, chatting leisurely in cafes--ah, this is the life for an expat living in the Mediterranean, right? Well, sometimes. But the laid-back attitude of a Mediterranean culture can wreak havoc with the nerves of tourists or expats.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Oct 17, 2011

How to Eat Less Chocolate and Enjoy it More

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:52:01 EDT

I’ve done some reading and experimenting and I’ve come up with some ways to eat less chocolate and actually enjoy the amount you’re eating.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Oct 07, 2011

What You Should Know About Fish Pedicures

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:25:03 EDT

In Malta many tourists and locals alike have been taking a dip not only in the gorgeous Mediterranean but in tanks swarming with fish ready to nibble off the dead skin off your feet, leaving them smooth and looking good.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Aug 29, 2011

What is English for Special Purposes?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:54:00 EDT

Are you an expert cook or gardener? Maybe a musician or history buff? There's a new offshoot of teaching EFL that becoming a hot trend: teaching English for Special Purposes (ESP) and if you teach EFL, try to take advantage of this new opportunity.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Jun 11, 2011

How to Deal with Adult EFL Students Who Misbehave

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Sat, 28 May 2011 01:26:53 EDT

Most experienced EFL teachers cringe and swear under their breath when they're asked to teach a teen group of EFL students. They worry about the jeering, refusal to do be serious, the noise, the general misbehaving.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: May 28, 2011

Changes in Getting a Work Permit in Malta

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:08:48 EDT

Within three years of moving to Malta and getting a permit to teach EFL in Malta, things have changed drastically. It's much harder for Non-EU's to get first-time permits and even more difficult to get work permits renewed.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Apr 26, 2011

How to Get Your EFL Students to Stop Fearing Grammar

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:09:03 EDT

If you dread doing grammar in your EFL class, so will your students. Here are some tips on how to overcome the fear of grammar:

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Apr 14, 2011

How to Wear Earrings when You're Over 50

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:32:41 EDT

Don't you hate when earrings pull your earlobes done to your shoulders? No matter how beautiful the earrings are, they will still have that ugly stretched look. It's not just age that does it, it's years and years of wearing heavy, dangling earrings.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Apr 06, 2011

How to Stop Your Kids from Destroying a Day at the Museum

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:29:02 EDT

It can be the best of times. It can be the worst of times. If you bring young children with you to a museum without some planning, you can count on the worst of times. Here are some ways around it.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Mar 23, 2011

How to Get Along with American Tourists and Expats

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:10:11 EDT

If you're not an American, you may "love them or hate them" when you meet one, but one thing is for sure: you won't be bored. Here are some things to keep in mind to make it an enjoyable experience.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Mar 07, 2011

Why You Should Book a Kitchenette in Your Next Hotel

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:05:06 EDT

Do you often complain how badly you eat on your vacations? Eating too much at the included breakfast? Eating too many foods that you're not supposed to eat? The answer for you may be booking a kitchenette with your hotel room.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Mar 07, 2011

How to Leave Your Job at Home When You Go on Vacation

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:50:04 EDT

It's not just workaholics who work on vacations. It's also average people who feel anxiety about looking like they don't work hard enough or fear what they will return to when coming back from their trip. Read on to find out how to enjoy your vacation without worrying about work.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Feb 18, 2011

How to Prevent Foot Pain During Winter Traveling

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Ilene Springer) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:39:35 EDT

According to the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." And if that step is taken with a bum foot, it's going to be a very long journey no matter how many miles it is.

Contributor: Ilene Springer
Published: Feb 11, 2011