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Hello Everyone, I'm new to this community. I'm an Irish/Canadian English teacher (BA + Celta) with over 10 years experience in the classroom in the UAE and Oman. Also I have particular experience with Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern European students. I live in Cyprus which is the UTC +2 time zone. If you'd like to contact me to see if we could work together please be my guest. I'll get back to you ASAP ;)
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    Well, co-op is short for co-operative as in any joint work effort.  It is also used in the names of businesses that have a shared ownership/employee structure.

    The other meaning of 'coop' is a small building, as in a chicken coop. 

    There is also the phrase 'to be cooped-up' as in being trapped in a small space for a long time.  "When I broke my leg I was cooped-up in bed for a week during skiing season."

    Don't confuse 'coop' with the English pronunciation and use of the French word 'coupe' which is an old style of car.

    Hope this helps.

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    Hello I.S.  Your seven points are well made.  I've been teaching for about 20 years.  I always tell my classes that English (or any language) is learnt outside the classroom, out in the street, out in life.  The classroom only equips them to go out and use their new language.  If they don't use what they learn in the classroom, they'll never become comfortable with the language.

    The other point I make to my mature Ss, is that there are two rooms that are 'best' for learning any new language, the classroom (of course) and the bedroom.  Having a friend or lover who speaks the language you want to learn is probably the best way to gain an insight into how the new language works, why, because it's all about the expression of emotions.  Cheers from Cyprus

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    Pets, Since when did a title have to have one hundred characters ? This is preposterous. Did you see my first entry? It may not have uploaded & I didn't save it.
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