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Writing in a foreign language can be daunting. This article, originally published in 1986, explores the key to tackling the challenging task: motivation.  The article includes 11 activities that encourage students’ creativity.

Authors: Carmen Manuel Cuenca, Rodrigo Fernández Format: Text
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An Imaginative Approach to Teaching Writing
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English language teachers all face the obstacle of getting their students to speak in conversational English. This article, originally published in 1996, explores the use of jokes as a way to get natural conversation going in and out of the classroom and provides activities for teachers to use with their students. 

Author: William DeFelice Format: Text
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Using Story Jokes for Real Communication
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This article, originally published in 1977, offers teachers techniques to pique students’ curiosity, making a case that curiosity spurs comprehension and initiative.

Author: John H. Montagu Butler Format: Text
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Curiosity and Comprehension
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This  piece introduces three previously published articles that speak to the effectiveness of teaching the English language through curiosity, imagination, and humor.  The articles introduced are “Curiosity and Comprehension,” “Using Story Jokes for Real Communication,” and “An Imaginative Approach to Teaching Writing.”

Author: Jennifer Uhler Format: Text
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Rediscovering Curiosity, Imagination, and Humor in Learning
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Author Diane Larsen-Freeman revisits the claims she made in her 1987 article for Forum where she noted a unified approach to language teaching. Today, she sees a different pattern of “diversity within unity.” The article examines the concept of diversity in such topics as the importance of culture in language learning, patterns of learner language, multidimensional teachers, and teaching methods.

Author: Diane Larsen-Freeman Format: Text
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From Unity to Diversity… to Diversity within Unity
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This article describes action research that pre-service teachers conducted regarding successful communicative activities. The teachers created a collaborative project incorporating Film Circles—groups of five students assigned roles according to their abilities and interests—that utilized scaffolding and communicative teaching to motivate students to engage in critical thinking and developing speaking skills.

Authors: Crissa Stephens, with Rocio Ascencio, Ana Luisa Burgos, Tatiana Diaz, Jimena Montenegro, and Christian Valenzuela Format: Text
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Film Circles: Scaffolding Speaking for EFL Students
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This article discusses content-based instruction (CBI) and the theme of environmental awareness in the classroom. It addresses not only recycling and preservation of resources, but also integrating English skills and controversial issues into real-world situations. The article presents teachers with examples of group activities and opportunities for critical thinking and encouraging responsibility among their students.

Authors: Staci Hauschild, Elena Poltavtchenko, and Fredricka L. Stoller Format: Text
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Going Green: Merging Environmental Education and Language Instruction
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This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the procedures used to develop gene-based treatments and drugs.

Authors: Donna M. Brinton, Christine Holten, and Jodi L. Nooyen Format: Text
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Drugs of the Future
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This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on crop engineering and the issues surrounding the practice.

Authors: Donna M. Brinton, Christine Holten, and Jodi L. Nooyen Format: Text
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Biotechnology and Crop Engineering
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This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the issues surrounding the Human Genome Project.

Authors: Donna M. Brinton, Christine Holten, and Jodi L. Nooyen Format: Text
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Controversial Issues in Gene Research
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