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1. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This quiz tests students’ knowledge of idioms related to cars and driving.

2. ‘The Classroom’: Science & Technology

   Format(s): Website

   Articles, corresponding audio, and lesson plans on science and technology, produced by Voice of America.

3. Activate 21st Century Skills with Board Games in the Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Activate 21st Century Skills with Board Games in the Classroom", examines how playing board games can enable ELLs of all ages to develop authentic language skills while also practicing collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity!

4. Save the Planet and Cultural Traditions While Teaching English

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Save the Planet and Cultural Traditions While Teaching English," examines how environmental education can be integrated in ELT, explores TESOL educators’ readiness to teach this topic, and shares strategies to help students identify meaningful local environmental issues.

5. Target Language Use in the Classroom: Teaching Speaking Differently

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Target Language Use in the Classroom: Teaching Speaking Differently," shares engaging strategies for effectively incorporating authentic target language in EFL lessons: in classroom routines, in language practice, as well as in assessments of speaking gains.

6. Using Visible Thinking Routines in the Language Classroom

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This session "Using Visible Thinking Routines in the Language Classroom," introduces visible thinking routines that can enrich communicative dynamics, stimulate productive engagement, and foster insightful expression–a valuable addition to any language teacher’s instructional toolbox!

7. Poems About English and Access (2)

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Part 2: English language learners from all over the world wrote poems about English and their Access programs. Download the poems or read them online.

8. Poems About Identity and Self

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Are you a poet looking for inspiration? Check out these poems about identity written by learners from around the world!

9. You Made Me Laugh

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   The song 'You Made Me Laugh' by Omar Kent Dykes, a blues guitarist and singer, is an engaging example of Texas blues-rock.

10. Chapter 4: Individual Responsibilities and Citizenship

    In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Civic Education Format(s): Text

    This chapter in the Civic Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on the responsibilities that come with citizenship.

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