Kristin Krogh
As a native of Southern California, Kristin has spent the majority of her life basking in seventy degree weather. When wanderlust finally inspired her to try her hand in a place with seasons, she ended up in New Hampshire for a few months and North Carolina for a bit longer. But, when she was reduced to scraping the ice off her windshield with a Blockbuster membership card one morning, she knew it was time to head home.
Kristin is now back in the Golden State where she is happily employed as an English/ESL instructor, a tutor, and a freelance writer.
Teaching and writing are her greatest passions, but she is also quite fond of sarcasm, midnight burritos, road trips, good coffee, and marathons of The West Wing. Kristin dreams of one day writing dialogue for Aaron Sorkin or perhaps going head-to-head with Sonya “The Black Widow” Thomas, the competitive eater whom she rivals in size. More realistically, though, she hopes to inspire her students, master the expert level on Guitar Hero II, and plan a trip to Europe for the coming year.
Latest Articles
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Understanding Stephen Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis
Stephen Krashen's Affective Filter Hypothesis can help instructors who teach foreign languages and ESOL to better understand and assist their students.
Apr 18, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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Helping ESL Students Speak More Confidently in the Classroom
For many ESL students, speaking in front of their peers is an anxiety-producing event. Giving them ample time to prepare answers can help reduce anxiety.
Apr 18, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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Aegeus: The Father of Theseus and the King of Athens
Aegeus was an Athenian king and an important player in Greek mythology. He is best known as the father of the hero Theseus who defeated the Minotaur.
Apr 15, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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Shaun of the Dead: A Review of the Romantic Comedy about Zombies
Shaun of the Dead, which has been dubbed a zom rom com (zombie romantic comedy), combines the genres of comedy and horror to create an entertaining film.
Apr 15, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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Forming Negative Statements in the Simple Past Tense in English
English speakers often use the auxiliary verb "do" and the linking verb "be" to create negative statements in the simple past tense.
Apr 15, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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How to Form a Negative Statement in the Present Tense in English
English speakers often use the auxiliary verb "do" and the linking verb "be" to create negative statements in the simple present tense.
Apr 15, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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How to Ask a Specific Question in English
Asking questions helps us gather information about different topics. To get the specific information we need, we must know which interrogative words to use.
Apr 15, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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Asking Yes or No Questions in the Simple Present Tense in English
In English, a statement is used to express an idea, opinion, or fact whereas a question is used to gather information.
Apr 13, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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The Life and Death of Actaeon, a Skilled Hunter in Greek Myth
In Greek mythology, Actaeon was the son of Autonoe (the daughter of Cadmus who founded Thebes) and the minor god Aristaeus.
Apr 13, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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Hands Across California Raises Money for Community Colleges
The California community college system is the largest system of higher education in the nation, and many of its students are in need of financial aid.
Apr 13, 2011
- Kristin Krogh
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