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  If you are looking for a US state offering the perfect combination of nature and city life, Indiana is a great destination. Located at the Great Lakes, Indiana is one of only eight cities with a border to the lakes in the Midwest. In the south, the Ohio River makes up the border between Indiana and Kentucky. These natural features make Indiana a great destination for outdoor fun. Indiana is also home to several national and state parks that you shouldn’t miss during a visit. The parks also feature manmade artifacts dating back to 8000 BC when Native American tribes lived in the area. Join our in-class course in Indiana and you will have a month to fully explore the state. Besides the natural scenery, Indiana’s cities also feature first-class museums, historic landmarks and...  [Read more]

  Due to a long history influenced by a booming copper industry, the state of Arizona was nicknamed ‘The Copper State’. Today, it is one of the most popular places to visit in the country with a great selection of natural sites and attractions. The most famous is probably the Grand Canyon National Park. Every year, millions of visitors come to explore the spectacular canyon carved out by the Colorado River. Since 1979, the Grand Canyon has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of the oldest national parks of its kind in North America. Another example of Arizona’s beauty is Sedona National Park, where wind, water and time have formed sandstones that glow in hues of orange and red. Besides the unique stone formations, the national park also has a collection of...  [Read more]

  Ohio is a great destination if you are looking for nature, entertainment and history. Ohio borders the Great Lakes in the north and is a state blessed with natural beauty. This area was home to many innovative early humans who left their mark on the world by building extraordinary mounds and other earthworks to observe the sun and solstices. You can still see these mounds today, especially the Great Serpent Mound which is truly remarkable. Ohio also has a wide variety of wildlife that thrives in this beautiful part of the world. Four distinct seasons give visitors many opportunities for outdoor and indoor activities. Outdoor lovers can visit one or many of the 130 state nature preserves, and 74 state parks. In the Cuyahoga Valley National Park you can try zip-lining, mountain biking...  [Read more]

Should Students Be Allowed to Use Their Native Language in the Classroom When I first began teaching lessons during the TESOL Course I found myself almost automatically saying to the students, “English please,” after all it is an English class. However, I began to question myself about whether or not this was “correct” practice or if the students should in fact use their native language to assist them in the learning process. After doing some research I found the TESOL Law Code of Ethics. The Law of Ethics provided many vague and open-ended ideas. It suggested things along the lines of, “The foreign language teacher shall direct her whole professional effort to assist the students to develop his/her second language speaking ability.” It also mentions that TESOL teachers are to...  [Read more]