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  1. Case Studies in ESP Course Development: Medical English for Turkmen and Mexican Medical Specialists

    In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    This article recaps the authors’ experience developing Medical English courses and materials while also offering suggestions for adapting the ideas to other ESP courses.
  2. Book Resource List English Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics

    Format(s): Text
    The book resource list that follows was originally developed to support English Language Fellows, English Language Specialists, and Regional English Language Officers in identifying resources.
  3. Introduction to Teaching Pragmatics (Reprinted from the online book Teaching Pragmatics, published by the Office of English Language Programs)

    In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    Second and foreign language learners use English differently than native speakers do, especially in regard to greetings, closings, and managing conversations. Pragmatics does not receive the attention it should even though mistakes can be interpreted on a social and personal level. This article introduces a rationale for teaching pragmatics and discusses the goals. Teaching materials should include authentic language, and input should precede interpretation or production. Instructors may decide to use the L1 for raising awareness since these types of lessons are useful even for beginners.
  4. Opportunities to Engage Professionally Outside of the Classroom

    In: Teacher's Corner: Professional Development for Teacher Trainers Format(s): Text
    Language teaching professionals have many opportunities for professional development that are outside of the classroom and school.
  5. AE Programs

    The Office of English Language Programs provides programs for English language teachers and learners. All programs are implemented by Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) at American Embassies or Consulates.

  6. Classroom Techniques: Using Radio Programs in the EFL Classroom

    In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    The article describes how to use Voice of America (VOA) radio programs to teach English to students studying in EFL contexts. A major reason why the author believes VOA programs are a good source for English learning is because they allow the teacher to teach English through content. At the same time, VOA programs provide authentic language-learning materials. The author describes four listening activities (before listening, while listening, and after listening) using VOA radio programs.
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  8. A Reading Programme for Elementary Schools

    In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    This article provides ways to create a positive attitude toward reading through a structured reading program. The article argues that reading programs should include increased reading materials via libraries, fund-raising, and other various collection ideas. The author emphasizes the importance of motivating and structured activities, parental involvement, and various teaching techniques, followed by promises and rewards. This helps young learners create a positive attitude towards reading.
  9. GoEnglish.Me: A VOA English Software Program

    Format(s): Video, Website
    Interactive, task-based American English learning program produced by Voice of America.
  10. Integrating Multimedia Technology in a High School EFL Program

    In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    The author describes a Technologically Enhanced Language Learning program in Venezuela and how it helped improve high school EFL instruction. The author presents six challenges of teaching EFL and describes the context for the program. The author then provides a rationale for using multimedia in language teaching, based on theoretical frameworks. Following that, the author describes the English Learning Center, its materials, activities, and evaluation. The students’ perceptions of the center are also addressed.

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