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New Season, New Name: “We Are New York” Is Now “We Speak NYC”!

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"We Speak NYC" (formerly "We Are New York")
· Appropriate for: Use in class, For student independent work · Available: Texts/Readings, Videos, Hands On Activities · Readiness: Some resources are ready for the adult ed classroom and some would need to be adapted · Engagement: 3 = very engaging

It’s here! The long-awaited Season Two of We Are New York (now called We Speak NYC) with new characters who help learners improve their language skills, learn about their rights, and access New York City services. We Speak NYC has unveiled seven new engaging videos and supplementary learning materials for English Language Learners on the new We Speak NYC web site.

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Embedding Questions in Videos

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· Appropriate for: Use in class, For student independent work · Available: Videos · Readiness: Resources can be used as they are · Engagement: 3 = very engaging

How often do you use video with your students? How often do you think your students access video? Perhaps you are using the Flipped Classroom model ( typical homework and in class work are flipped–students may read or watch a video outside of class and then time in class is used for discussion, exercises, and projects).

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