Webinars
American English Webinars are online teacher training seminars for professional development. Below are recordings of live sessions. To attend live viewing sessions in your region, please contact your Regional English Language Officer or local U.S. Embassy.
Find out about our American English Live events here: https://www.openenglishprograms.org/LiveEvents
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Speaking, Listening & Pronunciation
Watch webinars related to teaching speaking, listening, and pronunciation.
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Student-Centered Speaking Activities to Increase Fluency and AccuracyView resource -
Hands-on Language Learning with Mobile DevicesView resource -
Two Frameworks for Teaching Culture and Critical ThinkingView resource -
Podcasting in the ClassroomView resource -
Using Group Work Effectively to Increase Student Speaking Time in ClassView resource -
'Hey Kids! Let’s Put on a Show!' Theater in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Listen Up! Using Audio Books for English TeachingView resource -
Teaching with Jazz ChantsView resource -
Teaching Spoken English with The Color Vowel ChartView resource -
Practical Activities for Balanced Listening InstructionView resource -
What Happened to Listening? Practical Tips for Increasing Listening Time in Your ClassroomView resource -
Integrating Pronunciation Across the CurriculumView resource
Reading & Writing
Webinars about reading and writing, from academic writing to comics.
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Creating Comics to Think CriticallyView resource -
Animating Your Instruction: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Embracing Social Media to Engage Students and Teach Narrative WritingView resource -
News They Can Use: Creating a Digital NewspaperView resource -
Understanding Documentation and Draft Writing for Business EnglishView resource -
Multi-Modal Writing: Promoting Digital Literacy in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Building Your Toolkit: Steps and Strategies for Teaching Academic WritingView resource -
From Idea to Essay: Effective Strategies for Teaching Academic Writing View resource -
Unraveling the Mystery of Academic WritingView resource -
Using Evidence in Academic Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism View resource -
Introduction to Reader's Theater for EFL ClassroomsView resource -
Easy Reading Activities to Engage StudentsView resource -
Oh What Fun! Learning English with O'HenryView resource -
Using Comics in the English Language ClassroomView resource
U.S. Culture
Learn how to integrate culture into your classroom with these webinars.
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Proverbs & Quotables: Using Very Short Texts in Language LearningView resource -
Art for All: Teaching Resources from the Metropolitan Museum of ArtView resource -
Let’s Play Ball: Using Cultural Themes to Teach EnglishView resource -
Supporting Language Learning Using Smithsonian Online Museum ResourcesView resource -
Oh What Fun! Learning English with O'HenryView resource
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Building Global Citizenship through Intercultural Language TeachingView resource
Fun & Games
Learn to use games and other fun activities in the classroom.
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Using Games in the Classroom to Build Vocabulary and Grammar SkillsView resource -
Fun with Grammar: Bringing Language Learning to Life through GamesView resource -
The Role of Humor and Language Play in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Using Songs to Teach EnglishView resource -
Teaching with Jazz ChantsView resource
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Activate: Games for Learning American English - Word BricksView resource -
Activate: Games for Learning American English Part 2View resource -
Using Comics in the English Language ClassroomView resource
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Cultivating Your English Vocabulary through STEM ActivitiesView resource -
Keep it Moving: Ideas for Fun, Active Classroom ActivitiesView resource
Teaching Methods
Develop your skills as an educator with these webinars.
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Formative Assessment Strategies for the Student-centered ClassroomView resource -
Using Graphic Organizers to Promote Students’ Academic Language ProductionView resource -
Practical Applications for Critical Thinking in English Language Teaching and LearningView resource -
Effective Strategies for Teaching Large ClassesView resource -
Adapting Your Materials for Use in Mixed Ability ClassroomsView resource -
Developing Teacher Leadership SkillsView resource -
Implementing Content-Based Language Instruction in your ClassroomView resource -
Assess and Motivate: Student Portfolios and Self-Assessments in the EFL ClassroomView resource -
Increase Student Motivation with Universal Design in Mind View resource -
Designing and Leading Professional Development for TeachersView resource -
Creating and Adapting Materials for a Multilevel ClassView resource -
Strategies for Managing Large ClassesView resource -
American English Live - How Routines Support Effective Classroom Management and Teacher PlanningView resource -
The Pinwheel: A Classroom Design for Boosting Social LearningView resource -
Dynamic Ways to Check Answers and Share Responses in the EFL ClassroomView resource -
Teacher Talk: Presentation Skills for TeachersView resource -
Photography in English Language Teaching: Engage, Inspire, Create, LearnView resource -
Learner Training - Developing Student Autonomy to Increase EngagementView resource -
Using Visual Literacy Skills to Encourage Communicative Language PracticeView resource -
Classroom 2.0: Tools for Digital LearningView resource -
Strategies for Engaging Young LearnersView resource -
Make it Meaningful: Bringing Learning to Life with Culturally Relevant Teaching View resource -
Co-Teaching: Strategies for Sharing and Improving the Teaching Experience View resource -
Building Autonomy through Cooperative Classroom Management View resource -
Learn it! Share it! Using a Variety of Tools for Sharing Best Practices and Materials across Continents View resource -
Social Media as a Tool for Community Engagement View resource -
Making Learning Fun: Interactive Activities To Build Student Motivation and Engagement In Your ClassroomView resource -
The Flipped Classroom: Preparing Students for In-Class Learning with Online ActivitiesView resource -
Webinar 2.3: Tips and Tools to Strengthen Participation and Engagement in Online Learning ContextsView resource -
Student-Centered Classroom Management: Addressing Classroom Issues with 5 Adaptable FormsView resource -
Teaching Today's Learners: Oral Error Correction and Writing Effective AssessmentsView resource -
Teachers Helping Teachers: Peer Observation for Professional DevelopmentView resource
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Lesson Planning 101: Mapping Activities for a Clear Path to LearningView resource -
Adapting Materials to Meet Your Classroom NeedsView resource -
Integrating Pronunciation Across the CurriculumView resource
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Cultivating Your English Vocabulary through STEM ActivitiesView resource -
Empowering Your Students with Media LiteracyView resource -
Presenting Ideas through Digital Storytelling in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Creating a Positive Classroom CommunityView resource
Grammar & Vocabulary
Webinars about teaching grammar and vocabulary.
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Developing Grammar Proficiency Through Communicative ActivitiesView resource -
Task-Based Language Teaching for Designing Grammar-Focused Communicative ActivitiesView resource -
Making Grammar and Vocabulary Learning Stick by Weaving a Critical Thinking WebView resource -
To Correct or Not Correct? Ideas for Subtle Error Correction During Speaking TasksView resource -
Out of Your Seat Grammar!View resource
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Discovering Grammar with Consciousness-Raising TasksView resource -
Proverbs & Quotables: Using Very Short Texts in Language LearningView resource
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Connecting Reading and Writing in Grammar Teaching: A Functional ApproachView resource
Global Citizenship
From networking to climate change, these webinars are about being a global citizen.
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Empowering Students to Solve Local Problems: Adapting Materials with Service LearningView resource -
Voice of America: Current Event Activities in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
Changing English: What Teachers Should KnowView resource -
Web 2.0 Tools: Using Free and Open Educational Resources to Impact Learning Locally and Globally View resource -
Promoting Gender Equality in the English Language ClassroomView resource -
50 Years of English Teaching Forum: Teachers Collaborating WorldwideView resource -
Networking: Making Connections that LastView resource -
Strange Weather: Climate Change Activities for the English ClassroomView resource -
Global Topics, Local TeachingView resource -
Exploring Generational Culture through Oral HistoriesView resource