Louanne Piccolo
Louanne Piccolo has been writing professionally for 13 years, focusing on family, health, teaching, education, translation and travel. Other than Suite 101, she also writes for Type A Mom, Bright Hub and on her personal blog Teaching English Lesson Plans.
After gaining her degree and post-graduate degree in English, psychology and teaching in South Africa she travelled extensively around the world before settling down in France where she now lives. Her articles have appeared in newspapers, magazines, and on several websites. She is a freelance English teacher working face to face and online, French/English translator and TEFL/TEYL teacher trainer.
She is currently the course co-ordinator and teacher trainer for the TEYL France Certificate Course in teaching English to young learners.
Latest Articles
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Teaching the Present Continuous Tense in English
Teaching the present continuous tense in English includes explaining how to form and use it, as well as setting effective ESL games to reinforce its use.
Nov 9, 2010
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Teaching the Simple Present Tense in English
When should the simple present tense be used and how is it formed? The simple present tense is the first tense that should be taught to ESL students.
Nov 6, 2010
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Teaching Writing Skills to English Second Language Students
Writing skills in English are important to learn. ESL teachers need to encourage student participation by making the experience interesting and motivating.
Nov 4, 2010
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Teaching Yes/No Questions With Do or Does in English
Yes/no questions are different from "Wh-" questions and are easier to teach. This lesson plan shows how to teach them and how to use them in ESL games.
Nov 3, 2010
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ESL Games and Activities for Large Classes
ESL games are necessary for teaching English as they create opportunities for authentic language use but may be difficult to organise with large classes.
Nov 1, 2010
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Writing Effective ESL Lesson Plans
A well-prepared ESL lesson plan is the key to a successful ESL lesson helping teachers organize the aim and various components making up the lesson.
Oct 16, 2010
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Tips for Successful Speaking Activities in the ESL Class
Successful ESL speaking activities are highly motivating, have a real purpose to prompt communication and can use almost any type of language.
Jul 17, 2010
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Teaching Speaking to English Second Language Students
Teaching ESL students how to speak English involves recognising the characteristics, problems and solutions of a successful ESL speaking activity.
Jul 15, 2010
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Finding Work as a Translator
There are two types of translation careers: in-house staff translators or home-based freelance translators. Each has different job application procedures.
Jun 30, 2010
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The Medical Health Benefits of Olives and Olive Oil
Olives are a fruit most commonly used for the production of olive oil for seasoning and cooking. Olive oil also has many health benefits and cosmetic uses.
Jun 28, 2010
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