This "Classroom Activities" features three stand-alone language-learning activity related to the theme of spring.

1. 'Lessons from Silent Spring' is designed for students at the Upper Intermediate/Advanced level and is based on the book Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson.

2. 'Spring Cleaning' is designed for students at the Upper Beginner/Intermediate level and gives students a chance to practice vocabulary related to household chores. In the activity, students also carry out a basic survey.

3. 'In Like a Lion, Out Like' a Lamb designed for students at the Beginner/Upper Beginner level and gives descriptions of three games that can be used to help students practice and remember vocabulary.

Reprinted from a 1987 issue of English Teaching Forum, this article by Diane Larson-Freeman describes methodological developments in the field of English language teaching over the previous 25 years. This overview of methodology includes discussion of such topics as syllabus design, English for Special Purposes (ESP), content-based approaches, culture, the Comprehension Approach, the Communicative Approach, assessment procedure, and subject matter.

Glossary: The Gift of Magi and Other Stories

This piece offers three activities that give students practice with vocabulary, grouping of similar terms, the use of future and present tenses, and identifying grammatical categories such as adjectives, verbs, and nouns. Also practiced through these activities are skills such as poetry writing for content-based lessons, building confidence in speaking, and exploring various communication strategies. Each activity is intended for different levels.