JV Myka Publishing Company

13/05/2025

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08/01/2025

We just added "A Farewell to Arms" by Ernest Hemingway to our literature lineup. An absolute classic. Romance and drama was never penned so well.

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02/01/2025

Get "The Great Gatsby" on Kindle to start off the new year!

"The Great Gatsby" embodies the American spirit and the pursuit of happiness through the flaunting of wealth. Jay Gatsby rises from obscurity to become a mythic figure in the socialite society of Long Island, New York. Despite the lavish exterior, a core of complex characters engage in excess and...

22/10/2024

ChatGPT is a very useful tool---and not just for teachers. Subscribe and share my new YouTube channel for educators.

This video is for teachers interested in using A.I. (ChatGPT) to help them with their lessons, especially working with English Learners at the beginner level...

11/10/2024

Had a very productive presentation at the Excel Center yesterday here in Baltimore. People came from several state to participate in the workshop. I am very humbled by their enthusiasm.

02/10/2024

Music does wonders for learning, research has shown. But just ask a teacher.

★★★★★ [Music] acts as a natural mnemonic device, making language less intimidating and more enjoyable for students. In classrooms, particularly in the ESL setting, the integration of music has ofte…

23/09/2024

Check out my interview with fantasy writer JV J.V.Hilliard. We talk Tolkien, Rings of Power, cryptids and much more.

Novelist JV Hilliard talks about his fantasy novels, the creepiest of cryptids, aliens and Lord of the Rings lore. He even gives his take on the Rings of Pow...

19/09/2024

iwtle.com has a growing following. The information is useful to ESL teachers and the videos are getting some traction. I've been preaching about phonics for decades and we're trending in the right direction.
https://iwtle.com/2024/09/19/phonics-and-the-whole-language-approach-complementary-forces-in-language-learning/

Contrary to the common misconception that phonics and the whole language approach are at odds, these two methodologies can work in tandem to create a comprehensive and effective language learning e…

15/08/2024

Working with newcomer English learners has a host of challenges. Here, I highlight some of the more important elements ESL teachers need to consider when working with beginners.

Newcomer English learners (MLs), particularly those at beginner level, face unique challenges as they navigate a new language and culture simultaneously. These students, often with little to no pro…

06/08/2024

I was on another YouTube show called "Superficial Podcast" recently and the episode dropped today. It was fun talking about the art of storytelling, filmmaking and the magic of world building. We talk a lot about King Asilas and other projects. Check it out and please share it with others.

JV Torres, renowned as an author and film director, is celebrated for his compelling storytelling and cinematic prowess. With a career spanning over two deca...

24/07/2024

Episode #18 is on YouTube

In this episode of "Unknown and Mysterious Creatures," we delve into the eerie legend of the Dover Devil, a mysterious creature sighted in Massachusetts in t...

19/07/2024

A commercial I made for my textbook.

A short commercial featuring author Jose V. Torres and some general information about the benefits of using "I Want To Learn English" with level 1 (newcomer)...