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1. Responses to English for Specific Purposes

   Format(s): Text

   Responses to ESP is an accessible introduction to the world of ESP and a practical supplementary textbook for ESP teacher training.

2. Trevor

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, Trevor talks taking a class trip that included going to a museum to learn about the pirate Blackbird.

3. Gordon

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): Text

   In this interview, Gordon talks about music – both an orchestra he saw recently and the instruments he plays.

4. Andrew

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   Andrew talks about family time doing reenactments, playing in the marching band, and his dog.

5. TEACHING TECHNIQUES: Pair Counting to Improve Grammar and Spoken Fluency

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   In this Teaching Technique, learn how to help students improve their spoken grammar through pair counting.

6. Adapting Your Materials for Use in Mixed Ability Classrooms

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

   This session, "Adapting Your Materials for Use in Mixed Ability Classrooms," addresses the challenge of dealing with large classes of students with mixed abilities.

7. My Classroom: Paraguay

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 3 Format(s): Text, Video

   Learn how Graciela Chera balances academic rigor with fun team spirit as she teaches students of all ages in the capital city, Ascunción.

8. "What was it about?" Supporting Text Retelling and Response

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

   This session, ""What was it about?" Supporting Text Retelling and Response," discusses the importance of scaffolding techniques in post-reading tasks and showcases a tool, the story retelling wheel, which provides support for learners while giving them opportunities to be creative and take ownership of their reading.

9. Pastimes and Activities

   In: Everyday Conversations: Learning American English Format(s): MP3

   Pastimes and Activities

10. Motivating Students by Modifying Evaluation Methods

    In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    This author identifies three key elements to student assessment—overly critical correcting, expectations, and competitive scoring—that prevent success in the ESL environment, based on the typical Chinese educational structure. The article discusses several techniques, mostly learner-centered, that a teacher can use to provide effective assessments while also creating an environment of trust, confidence, and fairness, where a student feels safe to take risks.

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