Daily Dose: October 18

Find out one Korean English language teacher’s answer to “Why Korean Students Don’t Speak English”.

Discover why a competition for “Most Charismatic Teacher” in China is encountering some opponents.

Check out some co-teaching arrangements used in the US – especially relevant for people who might work as assistant or co-teachers, perhaps with the Jet Program.

See how much the Federation of American Scientists likes video games for learning.

And in an article about the expanding ESL program at Southern Illinois University, have a feel-good moment about what else can transpire in the context of language learning via one message left by a Saudi student: “I hope Americans will have a good opinion about Saudi Arabia after September 11. I hope Saudis will have a good opinion about Americans. CESL students and teachers can help change these opinions.”