Today is International Human Rights day. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN in 1948. You and your students can explore and discuss the importance of the rights in the Declaration.

As a teacher, what is the biggest issue facing American English teaching and learning? Is it materials, assessment, teacher training? Other ideas? Share your perspectives here!

The weekend is here, teachers! We hope you have a chance to do something fun and relaxing. Do you have any plans this weekend? Admin will visit a farmers market and also see a movie! Tell us something fun you'll do in the comments below.

Do your students struggle with spelling in American English? Check out this article from #ETForum to learn about some of the more difficult aspects of spelling and how to support students in your classes. http://ow.ly...

Have you ever thought about using drums, sticks, tapping, or stomping to teach English pronunciation? This Teaching Technique from #ETForum called Using Percussion to Teach English Pronunciation gives step-by-step instructions on how you can use beats...

As teachers, we have the potential to inspire our students. Tell us about a teacher who inspired you!

Have you ever had a student who tried to pass your class "by hook or by crook?" Learn the meaning of this phrase with this English in a Minute video from Voice of America. http://ow.ly/U2oF50jCpOc What have your...

Beginner? Intermediate? Advanced? What is your favorite English proficiency level to teach?

Looking for a creative writing assignment that your students will love? Try this Teaching Technique from #ETForum called Teaching Students How to Write a Description with Photos. http://ow.ly/EKxM50jDjLe Students...

Have you ever used different colored pens to grade writing? Try getting three different colors and assign a color the type of feedback you're giving. For example, green ink could refer to grammar issues; blue ink to vocabulary; and red ink to content...