~ Welcome ~
Instructor | IES Santa Eugenia | Language Resources | Social
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BIO | Alex is a writer from Sacramento, CA. In his free time, he enjoys practicing martial arts.
EDUCATION | University of California, Berkeley | Comparative Literature - cum laude
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep, Sacramento | Valedictorian
CONTACT | capaltzer@gmail.com
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~ Reading, Writing, and Learning Resources ~
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world."
— Ludwig Wittgenstein
LINGUISTIC OVERVIEW
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ENGLISH GRAMMAR KEY (#0) | European A1 to C2 key grammar sequence
NUMBERS, DAYS, MONTHS (#1) | [coming soon]
PRONOUNCIATION PAGE (#2) | Explanation of all the English sounds according to the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) [Visit] [more soon]
LANGUAGE PAGE (#3 to 15) | Verbs and Phonetics · Basic Grammar · Verb Tenses · Irregular Verbs · Modal Verbs · Phrasal Verbs · Prepositions · Types of Sentences · Linkers and Connectors · Reported Speech · Idioms · Implied Meaning · Types of Texts and Genre | [Visit] [more soon]
COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS (#16) | Learn about accents, regional expressions, and the history of the English language, including where certain verbs come from [Visit] [more soon]
CONVENTIONS & NOTES (#17) | Punctuation, False Cognates, Tendencies and Notes [more soon]
LITERARY & POETIC LANGUAGE (#18) | Exploring the musicality of the English language, with word stress and meter [more soon]
WRITING (#19) | All about writing, organization and cohesion of arguments [more soon]
RHETORIC (#20) | Learn about strategic, rhetorical persuasion in English [more soon]
Strategic organization of language learning is crucial, promoting retention and recall in long-term memory. These materials have been designed to steep you in real-world discussions and issues, while also deploying all essential English mechanics and grammar through organized, thematic lenses.
~ TOPICS ~
SOCIOLOGICAL | [Visit] Romance, Marriage, Class, Gender, Age, National Identity and Fragmentation
ECONOMIC | [Visit] Trade, Labor, Boycotts, Business, Government Intervention, Investments, Commodification, Advertising
CULTURAL | [Visit] Customs, Ceremonies, Religion, Spirituality, Poetry, Literature, Holidays, Fashion
ENVIRONMENTAL | [Visit] Ecology, Agriculture, Anatomy, Exercise, Nutrition, Space, Hygiene
POLITICAL | [Visit] History, Empires, Law, International Policy, Uprisings, Peace, Rhetoric
PSYCHOLOGICAL | [Visit] Linguistics, Philosophy of Language, Historiography, Learning and Strategy, Logic, Classical Pedagogy
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Through these themes, we survey all the essential tenses, grammar rules, and daily constructions.
LEARNING STRATEGY & LINGUISTIC SCIENCE
The goal of this section is metacognition: to learn about your learning. Sometimes, traditional classroom learning can feel overly passive, or perhaps overly conceptual, theoretical, technical, or simply complex.
To combat these challenges, teachers may integrate psychological tactics (neuropsychology, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics) to enhance learning and create more enjoyable or relaxed learning experiences. In this section, you will learn about:
GROUP ORGANIZATION | Research, debate, and ideas as regards learning with others vs. learning individually.
PERSONAL FORMATION | View various targets and values related to education
CULTURAL VARIATION OF EDUATION | Why does every school in China begin class with physical movement or stretches? See the research on cultural approaches to language, argumentation, and learning
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE | The biological basis of learning and how your brain learns optimally
DEBATES IN EDUCATION | The main problems and controversies in educational program today.
LINGUISTIC SCIENCE AND LEARNING STRATEGY | The fundamental foundations of good teaching and learning approaches as well as the scientific and social research of language acquisition
Watch videos by clicking this [link]. Practice your English at home, by listening to a variety of real topics.
Traditional learning can sometimes feel overly conceptual, theoretical, technical, or simply complex. That is understandable. The goal of this section is to engage sensory-motor connections, without focusing too much on "correctness" or grammar.
All questions will be diligently received at the email below.
Info about particular classes may also be requested at
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