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1. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

   In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Children's Songs collection is a classic tune using body parts and movement. Poster included.

2. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a famous African-American spiritual.

3. Oh! Susanna

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a popular American tune about a man traveling to meet his true love.

4. Picture This – Questions, Questions

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This Format(s): Text

   This game gives students practice forming yes/no questions. Download the cards and instructions for the game.

5. Picture This – Questions Quiz

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Picture This Format(s): Text

   Students practice creating questions that contain very specific information about one item from a Picture This card, so that there is only one correct answer to the question.

6. Just Like Everyday People

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Honolulu-based Hawaiian singer Kelli Heath urges her listeners to live “like everyday people”, who simply seek to lead a good and peaceful life.

7. Activate Games for Learning English - Guess What?

   Format(s): Text

   Guess What? cards can be used for a variety of games in the classroom to provide an opportunity for students to practice making descriptions in English and to learn English vocabulary.

8. U.S. Time Periods

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Teaching and learning resources on U.S. time periods, from the Department of Education.

9. Wordmaster

   Format(s): Website

   Readings and corresponding podcasts on American English usage, produced by Voice of America.

10. VOA Podcast: Number of International Students Attending American Colleges and Universities Continues Rising

    In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): Text

    Listen online or download the podcast.

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