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HAR Resources Connect with Kids
Enthusiastic West Australian teacher, Chloe, sent HAR this photo and message: “My class using Honey Ant Readers! They absolutely love the books and the activities that go with them! Bingo is their favourite.”
Our Warlpiri Translator Pamela
Wonderful to see our Honey Ant Readers Warlpiri translator, Pamela, looking healthy, strong and well today – so well that she was sweeping the yard, in fact! Pamela was involved in a terrible accident last year. HARs wish her continued strength and good health. She is proud to know that demand for the books she…
Singing HAR Songs in Pitjantjatjara Language with Jessica Mauboy!
Where better to discuss the Honey Ant Readers than in the red sand of Central Australia? The multi-lingual desert children, Elders Marjorie, Dulcie and Jennifer and HAR Marg, had great fun teaching Jessica Mauboy our ‘Nana Dig’ song in Pitjantjatjara.
Back in Alice
So pleased to be back in Alice Springs after a highly motivating, eye-opening, humbling and thought-provoking trip to Cambodia.
Thank You and Good Bye Cambodia!
Time to say ‘Thank you’ and ‘Good Bye’ to the wonderful people in Cambodia. Education here is a challenge, with very few government resources to help. The children fight against the odds to get the basics, despite their high levels of motivation to become well educated. HARs wish them well in their quest for both…
Singing – Effective Approach to Teaching Non-Native English Speakers Pronunciation
A different approach to singing. In each school, after a little bit of time we all moved into a group away from the desks and had fun ‘doing the actions’ as we sung. We shared some hilarity over pronunciation. English is a very difficult language to get your tongue around if you grow up speaking…
Interactive language learning in Cambodia
Interactive language learning. Enjoying making shapes in different colours on a very hot, humid, Cambodian day! The classroom has ‘natural’ air-conditioning. No walls. The students are so focused and keen it’s such a joy to teach them. Families tend to see education for their children as their best hope for a way out of poverty,…
Learnign English through Singing in Cambodia
Cambodian Village School: Getting ready to start singing in English! A lot of fun was had by all!
US Ambassador Speaks of the Importance of English Language Skills in South East Asia
The US Embassy is a major sponsor at the CamTESOL conference, sponsoring 125 Cambodian Provincial teachers to attend. In his opening address the USA Ambassador’s representative expressed the view that strong English language skills are crucial in building a strong labour force. Teachers we have met throughout Cambodia have expressed a similar sentiment. First language…