Vietnam Universities Help Speed Response

Vietnam universities to help speed epidemic response.
VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam One Health University Network has established linking universities throughout the country to increase regional co-ordination in the response to animal diseases that can affect human health.
Its first meeting was held yesterday with the participation of 10 universities, laying the foundation for Vietnamese universities to address and develop training and research.
With the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Ha Noi School of Public Health, the Ha Noi Medical University and the Ha Noi University of Agriculture’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will act as the focal institutions for the newly formed network.
* English Centres ink pact with Oxford Press
The Viet Nam-USA Society English Centres (VUS)...
Read more at http://www.lookatvietnam.com/2011/11/universities-to-help-speed-epidemic-response.html
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Storytelling Response Tasks

Storytelling response tasks.
Response tasks are designed to give students the chance to express themselves creatively and openly, not for comprehension checking. There are no right or wrong answers so there should be no pressure on students. Students can respond as they wish, whether in English or in their mother tongue.
Preparation
Get ready to tell your students a short and suitable folk tale which you know well (alternatively learn a simple story - see resources below). Prepare the classroom by making an informal receptive storytelling environment. Consider informal seating, gentle lighting and ensure there are no distracting background noises. Ask students to put away pens and paper and just enjoy listening to a story.
Procedure
Tell the story.
A moment after telling the story, say:
I’m going to ask you three questions.....
Read more at http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/activities/storytelling-response-tasks
By David Heathfield
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