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Created as the text book for the Speaking Canadian English course at Sheridan College, English is Crazy (EiC), (Originally English is Stupid), is a manual for learning spoken English. English conversation follows different rules from written English, spoken English is much simpler. Brightly colored, rife with exercises and answer keys, the six chapters of English is Crazy feature the six critical patterns or rules that drive all English conversation. No exceptions. What these rules are, their relative importance and how to teach them are found in EiC. The book uses language straight forward enough for proficient readers to teach themselves to speak English. English educators embrace the guidebook for addressing the underserved skills in ESL - Pronunciation, Listening and Speaking.

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I want to say how much I admire your work! Your book is absolutely SUPERB! You have such passion for teaching and helping others - it is truly remarkable. SCOTT SEGALL, New York, USA I think what is really good about Judy's work is that she has presented the information in such a way that it is accessible to teachers and students. Her approach to the color-vowel connection is a very good one and is presented in a good package. GWEN ZELDOFF, Hungary Let me tell you, I read English is Crazy and I love using it when I teach online. It really helps students with their pronunciation! Thanks for sharing, Judy. Plus, you are a featured TED talk person! I feel like I'm rubbing shoulders with a celebrity! JANIE BRYANT, Toronto, Canada Why didn't anyone tell me this before? #1 comment from English learners.

I want to say how much I admire your work! Your book is absolutely SUPERB! You have such passion for teaching and helping others - it is truly remarkable. SCOTT SEGALL, New York, USA I think what is really good about Judy's work is that she has presented the information in such a way that it is accessible to teachers and students. Her approach to the color-vowel connection is a very good one and is presented in a good package. GWEN ZELDOFF, Hungary Let me tell you, I read English is Crazy and I love using it when I teach online. It really helps students with their pronunciation! Thanks for sharing, Judy. Plus, you are a featured TED talk person! I feel like I'm rubbing shoulders with a celebrity! JANIE BRYANT, Toronto, Canada Why didn't anyone tell me this before? #1 comment from English learners.

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Judy Thompson, B.A. English, TESL, Pronunciation Expert, Author, TEDx speaker has been educating students and teachers for over 25 years. A venerate pattern-thinker dissatisfied with industrial education, Judy approaches learning differently. Paring English conversation down to simple rules with no exceptions, was a watershed moment. Judy's pattern-based, learn-by-doing model for English conversation works for students of all levels and has been embraced by progressive teachers in over 60 countries.

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