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Lip Syncs are not just fun and entertaining; this article shows you how to use them to give students an enjoyable way to practice English—vocabulary, pronunciation awareness, fluency, and more. Definitely worth a try!

Author: Laura Loder Buechel Format: Text
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Lip Syncs: Speaking…with a Twist
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Learn how teacher Özlem Khan, a faculty member at Hacettepe University in Ankara, has established herself as an important contributor to the field of English language teaching in Turkey, particularly working with preservice teachers and preparing them to have productive careers.

Author: Melissa Van De Wege Format: Text
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My Classroom: Turkey
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These vocabulary-review games, based on games seen on the television program The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, give students a chance to review vocabulary while exercising their creativity and having fun.

Author: Kelly Keegan Format: Text
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The Tonight Show Vocabulary-Review Games
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This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue. You may choose to read them on your own, taking notes or jotting down answers to the discussion questions below. Or you may use the guide to explore the articles with colleagues.

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Reader’s Guide
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Case studies give students the opportunity to put their knowledge (including their English skills) to use in solving a problem and/or taking action about an issue. The author provides specific advice and works through a sample case study.

Author: Christine Roell Format: Text
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Using a Case Study in the EFL Classroom
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The author presents detailed suggestions that can help you develop and write effective abstracts that are more likely to be accepted—and to give you the opportunity to present your work at conferences. The article includes numerous examples and a comparison of different kinds of abstracts.

Author: Jimalee Sowell Format: Text
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How to Write an ELT Conference Abstract
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This article presents three clear strategies for reading online content effectively and productively, with examples and a helpful discussion of differences between reading content online and reading printed texts.

Author: Nicole Brun-Mercer Format: Text
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Online Reading Strategies for the Classroom
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This session, "Technology-enhanced Task Engagement in English Language Instruction," defines what a task is and why tasks matter for language teachers and learners. The session will present six facilitators of task engagement that teachers can consider when developing language tasks; these facilitators are: authenticity, interest, social interaction, challenge and skills balance, autonomy and structure balance, and feedback. Finally, we will discuss a variety of ways that technology use can be integrated into tasks to support the facilitators of learner engagement. Technologies that may be mentioned include Newsela, TedxESL, Storyjumper, Pinterest, and others.

Author: Joy Egbert Format: Text, Video
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This session, "Student-Centered Speaking Activities to Increase Fluency and Accuracy," focuses on activities that participants can use in teaching speaking in multi-level classes with students of all ages. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions for each activity so they are prepared to use them with confidence in their classes. Each speaking activity includes options for teaching different types of students. With some modification, each activity can be reused multiple times during a language course.

Author: Julie Vorholt Format: Text, Video
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Entrepreneurship and Student Motivation
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Making Speaking Fun
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This session, "Formative Assessment Strategies for the Student-centered Classroom," explores formative assessment as an essential element of student-centered classrooms. Teachers who use formative assessment techniques can identify students’ current levels, differentiate their instruction, and help all students achieve standards-based learning outcomes. This webinar discusses the concept of formative assessment and shares strategies teachers can use to check for understanding, track student progress, and increase student learning. The strategies shared can be used with students of all levels and ages. Participants will reflect on their own teaching practices and will gain ideas they can implement immediately in their classrooms.

Author: Tabitha Kidwell Format: Text, Video
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