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New ESL Textbook Authored by Richard McDorman

New ESL Textbook Authored by Richard McDorman

Posted by Richard McDorman on April 23, 2015 3:28 pm / 0 Comments

In April 2015, inlingua International, headquartered in Bern, Switzerland, published English 5, an advanced-level English as a Second Language (ESL) textbook used at more than 300 inlingua Language Centers around the world. The student textbook (pictured at left) and supporting materials, which include audio CDs with listening activities and a teacher’s edition (the Trainer Resource Pack),...

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Understanding African-American English (AAE): A Framework for Course Development

Posted by Richard McDorman on October 5, 2012 8:06 pm / 0 Comments

Modern methods of second language instruction, such as communicative language teaching (CLT) and task-based language learning (TBLL), emphasize the importance of interaction in the second language acquisition and learning process and focus on the development of real-world language skills and the learner’s ability to use language in authentic, meaningful contexts. Proponents of such methods generally...

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Richard McDorman Recognized by Language Textbook Publisher

Posted by Richard McDorman on July 31, 2012 11:48 am / 0 Comments

On May 22, 2012, ESL language textbook publisher Heinle, in conjunction with National Geographic Learning, recognized Richard McDorman for his work reviewing and commenting on Heinle’s new ESL textbook series Pathways. Click here to view or download a copy of the official acknowledgment published in the textbook series.

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About Richard McDorman

Posted by Richard McDorman on January 4, 2011 6:41 pm / 0 Comments

I was born and raised in West Virginia. I went to college in Virginia, and later to graduate school in Chicago and Miami, where I settled down in the late 1990s. I also studied law for two years at Florida State University and translation at New York University. I am a linguist and essayist. I...

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Richard McDorman interviewed by The Miami Herald

Posted by Richard McDorman on December 9, 2010 6:17 pm / 0 Comments

With the emergence of Latin American industries, many South Florida executives are finding it necessary to learn Spanish and Portuguese to better interact with their South American counterparts.

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Richard McDorman Essay Series Hailed by the Media

Posted by Richard McDorman on December 8, 2010 6:00 pm / 0 Comments

MIAMI, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- West Virginia native and long-time Miami resident Richard E. McDorman has published a four-part essay series through Amazon Digital Services.

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Richard McDorman on the use of African American English (AAE) in the public schools

Posted by Richard McDorman on December 6, 2010 2:58 pm / 0 Comments

Richard McDorman’s position on the use of African American English (AAE) in the public schools

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Language and Linguistics Lecture Series at inlingua Language Centers in Florida

Posted by Richard McDorman on December 5, 2010 1:52 pm / 0 Comments

I will continue my series of lectures and seminars on topics related to language, linguistics (applied and theoretical) and language pedagogy at inlingua Language Centers in Florida. These workshops are part of inlingua Florida's Professional Development Program, which provides inlingua Florida's 300+ language instructors with unique opportunities to improve their teaching skills, receive certification to teach advanced course types, broaden their understanding of language and linguistics, and learn new teaching strategies and techniques.

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Richard E. McDorman is certified by the American Translators Association (ATA) for translation from Spanish to English. Mr. McDorman currently resides in Miami, Florida.

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  • RICHARD MCDORMAN REGOGNIZED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING

    January 4, 2021 / 0 Comments

  • Richard McDorman’s Term as CEA Commissioner and 2019 Chair to end on December 31, 2019

    December 10, 2019 / 0 Comments

  • Article published in The Journal of Specialised Translation

    July 10, 2019 / 0 Comments

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