Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Readings in Contemporary Poetry: Audio Archives

Listening and reading practice for National Poetry Month. Poetry usually has stronger and more distinguishable rhythm than prose. Reading and listening to its poetry is an excellent way to absorb the rhythm of another language.

Readings in Contemporary Poetry: Audio Archives
http://www.diacenter.org/prg/poetry/audio.html

Review of study on poetry and 2nd language learning
http://www.eral.ucsb.edu/master_list/index.php?review=66

Writing poety (for esl learners): PIZZAZ! Creative Writing and Storytelling Ideas (check out the five line poem and try writing your own!) http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~leslieob/pizzaz.html

1 comment:

  1. My first Diamond-shaped poem ^^

    English
    by Tai

    English
    Easy, difficult
    Reading, listening, speaking
    This is international language.
    Comunication
    ******************************
    My teacher
    by Tai

    My teacher
    Kind, friendly
    Teaching, advising, leading
    she gives us an inspiration.
    Vanessa
    ******************************

    I am really enjoy this lesson :)
    Thank you very much
    Tai

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