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This article argues that EFL students need to be familiar with different varieties of English. If EFL students hope to enter a global job market, knowledge of English around the world is essential. The author, an English teacher in Japan, proposes doing classroom workshops on language variation and English as a world language to broaden students’ views of language.

Author: Toshiyuki Takagaki Format: Image / Poster / Maps
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The letters to the editor include a note from Stephen Krashen on the use of L1 in the classroom as well as a letter praising the forum for providing pre-service teachers in Cuba the opportunity to discuss ideas before entering the classroom.

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This activity, called “Alphabet Connect,” aims to help vocabulary skills. It asks students to connect the letters of the alphabet to create the name of animal that lives in forests of Southeast Asia and Africa. It thus uses integrated skills to learn about animals in other countries.

Authors: Thomas Kral, Editor Format: Text
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This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the importance of breaking down stereotypes as one way to build civil societies.

Author: Fredericka L. Stoller Format: Text
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The author describes how to use the play “Save the Lofty Trees” in a classroom. The plan offers six activities that will promote student interaction, involving guided imagination, brainstorming, group-work, creative movement, and an interactive read through. This lesson plan is intended for young learners and addresses all learning styles.

Author: Maria Snarski Format: Text
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This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on cultural pluralism.

Author: Fredricka L. Stoller and Katherine Reilly Format: Text
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This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the "gains" and "losses" that accompany global change.

Author: Fredericka L. Stoller Format: Text
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This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the tensions that exist between the values, needs, and interests of individuals and those of society at large.

Author: Fredricka L. Stoller Format: Text
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This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the aspects of rules and laws and the role of rules and laws in civil societies.

Author: Fredricka L. Stoller and Katherine Reilly Format: Text
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This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the duties that a government has to its citizens.

Author: Fredricka L. Stoller Format: Text
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