importance of language

Writing about web page http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=407043

I had to have my say as the debate was missing the point!

Teresa MacKinnon : 20 Jun 2009 10:01 |  Tags: Pinker |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

when others say it so much better

Writing about web page http://perso.evene.fr/citabook/teresamac

I have set up my citabook (book of quotations) for those who express so well (in French of course) the things that mater most.

Teresa MacKinnon : 29 Mar 2009 21:05 |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

communication is a right

Writing about web page http://www.afasic.org.uk/index.htm

As language professionals we sometimes assume that every child can communicate. My personal experience of semantic-pragmatic disorder has made me question my assumptions. Being misunderstood, struggling to make others listen, trying to get the right words out at the right time, knowing how to connect with others - these are the real challenges faced by many with autistic spectrum disorders. Afasic helps those who cannot get their voice heard.

Teresa MacKinnon : 22 Mar 2009 20:20 |  Tags: Aphasia Autistic Disorders Spectrum |  Comments (2) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

The power of sound

Writing about web page http://8tracks.com/home

A legal way to share your mood, communicate a message using music. Create a mix at 8tracks and it will allow you to share it legally with others.

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Teresa MacKinnon : 07 Feb 2009 18:32 |  Comments (1) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

The importance of language

Writing about web page http://newsbiscuit.com/article/man-freed-from-logic-loop-toilet-by-crack-team-of-linguists-382

O'Farrell rightly acknowledges the importance of language! We are each responsible for the messages we impart. :)

Teresa MacKinnon : 08 Nov 2008 16:40 |  Comments (3) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Halleluja

Writing about web page http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrZ7lChK-g

Having listened to the programme on the radio, this is my fave version and supports Spanish learning too!

Teresa MacKinnon : 02 Nov 2008 19:13 |  Tags: Rufus Wainwright |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

miro fan

Writing about web page http://www.getmiro.com/

Miro player allows me to collect all sorts of useful video clips in French and also keep up with business using Dilbert!

Teresa MacKinnon : 29 Oct 2008 14:12 |  Tags: Miro Video |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Death of the VLE

Here's an interesting perspective on where we are and where we could be in the future

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Teresa MacKinnon : 16 Sep 2008 20:38 |  Tags: VLE |  Comments (2) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

Goodbye to Harry

Today we had to say goodbye to Harry. Our lovely bunny had been part of the family for 6 years, so named because of his white lightning flash on his nose which the kids thought made him look like Harry Potter, he was playful and very sociable. He will be greatly missed. Harry loved you to stroke his nose and would go into a trance whenever you did. His passion for brown bread played havoc with his teeth and he once fell in the pond trying to get a drink. Harry you were a star and we'll never forget you!

Teresa MacKinnon : 27 Jul 2008 12:25 |  Tags: Harry Rabbit |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem

two languages anyone? reality check

Izzard is so right, we need at least 2 languages each these days.

Teresa MacKinnon : 17 Jul 2008 22:40 |  Comments (0) |  Close comments |  Report a problem