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1. My Classroom: Uzbekistan

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Learn how teacher Mamura Alimova, through her involvement in countless projects, has established herself as an important contributor to the field of English teaching in Uzbekistan.

2. Community Map Puzzle

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The article describes a fun, collaborative way for learners to practice prepositions of location and vocabulary related to places in a community. Two examples are provided, with suggestions for generating more.

3. Exploring and Expressing Culture through Project-Based Learning

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article presents authentic, collaborative activities that help students reflect on their own culture and explore other cultures to promote critical thinking and mutual understanding.

4. Using Narrow Reading to Develop Fluency

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   The author presents a step-by-step procedure for using narrow reading—“reading several texts about a single, narrow topic”—to promote reading fluency, with examples and suggested variations.

5. Pairing in EFL Classes

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article presents a number of language-based suggestions for pairing students so that over time they get to work with a variety of classmates and build relationships with peers.

6. Lip Syncs: Speaking…with a Twist

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   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!

7. Foundations of TESOL Methodology

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

   This session, "Foundations of TESOL Methodology," introduces key theories and practices in language teaching, and participants will improve their understanding of language teaching methods and principles. We will begin with an introduction to research-based instructional approaches to language education. We will then discuss different approaches to and purposes for language teaching. As we conclude, participants will have the opportunity to consider how they can apply the language teaching methods and techniques that were presented to their particular teaching context.

8. “What Should I Do?”: Three-Part Role Plays

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This is a step-by-step guide to offering role plays that give learners practice in describing a problem, asking for advice, giving advice—and giving and receiving feedback from peers. The article includes numerous sample prompts.

9. Simple English Wikipedia: Free Resources for Beginner to Intermediate Levels

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The authors demonstrate how teachers can use free, level-appropriate content found on Simple English Wikipedia to develop skills in reading, contextualized grammar, and writing.

10. Teaching Register to EFL Writers: Formality and Deference in Written Communication

    In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    The author discusses challenges related to teaching register in EFL contexts and uses specific examples to suggest strategies to overcome those challenges.

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