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Free resources
We offer a number of free resources. You are welcome to use any of these free resources as content in your publication. All we ask is that they remain complete and unaltered, that you credit the author, and that you send a copy of your reprint to sarahelaineeaton@gmail.com. Copyright remains with the author, Sarah Elaine Eaton.
Papers, reports and articles
Using Skype for Language Teaching - handout.pdf Handouts from a webinar I as part of the Social Media Workshop through the Language Acquisition Center (LARC) at San Diego University in August 2010. Available for free download.
Using Skype in the Second and Foreign Language Classroom.pdf A paper I did as an additional resource for the webinar I as part of the Social Media Workshop through the Language Acquisition Center (LARC) at San Diego University in August 2010. Available for free download.
Global Trends in Language Learning in the 21st Century (handout).pdf - Handouts from a webinar I did in July 2010. Available for free download.
Literacy, languages and types of learning - final.pdf February, 2010 - The electronic copy in .pdf format is free. If you would like a bound hard copy, these are available for purchase.
Leading through Language Learning and Teaching- The Case of Gandhi (paper) (2010)
Video script: Business and education are not mutually exclusive. From the YouTube video on this site. October, 2009.
School marketing 101: How to help your school shine its brightest
Presentation made to the Calgary City Teachers' Convention on February 17, 2006.
Selling Words: Promoting Your Second Language Program
Presentation made to the 2004 conference of the Intercultural and Second Language Council (ISLC) of the Alberta Teachers' Association (ATA).
Multiculturalism on the Phone
Tips for communicating with the non-native speaker over the phone.
Tips and Tricks for Networking Success:
Essential tips that I've learned by organizing networking events for women.
How to Promote Your Language Program in a Tough Market
Things you can do when events and conditions outside your control keep enrollment below expectations.
How to Prepare an Effective Marketing Strategy
Develop a clear idea of your business offerings, and write your own road map to success.
Make Money, Not a Mess
Highlights from a seminar conducted with other small business owners in Calgary. The highlights are presented as a full-screen Acrobat slide-show (use CTRL-L to toggle full-screen, ESC to stop the show, PageUp/PageDown to navigate).
Building Multicultural Teams Means Building Success
A look at the effects of cultural diversity on team interaction, and addressing some of the difficulties faced in the workplace.
Ebook
Want to Change the World? Learn Another Language: Leadership Inspired by Language Learning
Videos
101 Ways to Market Your Language Program
Resources for program leaders
Sample Forms for Language Schools
These sample registration and testimonial forms are part of a workshop package on marketing your language school. Contact us for more details on the workshop.
Sample Form for Prospective Host Families.pdf A sample Host Family Application Form for language schools to adapt to their own needs.
Skype Webinar - handouts.pdf - Handout of slides I gave from a webinar.
Marketing Your Language Program.pdf - Handouts of slides I gave from a free PD webinar.
Working with ESL Agents- Tips From the Pros.pdf - Handouts of slides from an open online discussion of how to find and work with ESL Agents.
Classroom activity
Leading through Language Learning and Teaching- The Case of Gandhi (student activity)
10 Ways to Excel as a 21st Century Language Educator.pdf - A downloadable poster to share with teachers at your school.
Resources for Students
Template for Reviewing Articles.pdf - A template to help university students get the most out of the scholarly and academic journal articles they read.
Podcasts
Checklists and How-To Sheets