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Originally published 2012 by Chuck Sandy on iTDi.pro. Updated May 2026. Once upon a time we knew what language errors were, what caused them, and what to do about them. Back then, second language errors were just bad habits and
Originally published 2016 by Marc Jones on iTDi.pro. Updated May 2026. When I’m listening to learners, I take notes. I bet you do, too. I’m listening to things they say and don’t say. Things that sound normal and things that
Originally published 2016 by Chris Mares on iTDi.pro. Updated May 2026. The term “error correction” is problematical as the word “error” has a negative connotation, when, in fact, “errors” are a necessary part of learning and language acquisition process. Without
Originally published 2012 by Barbara Hoskins Sakamoto on iTDi.pro. Updated May 2026. used to think of lesson plans as road maps. They gave me the general idea of where I was headed, but there were still plenty of opportunities for
Originally published 2014 by Rose Bard on iTDi.pro. Updated May 2026. The Emotional Cost of Assessment: Why Anxiety Kills Learning Assessment should work for learners and teachers, not against them. It should be a compass showing the way rather than