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1. Smithsonian Folkways: Tools for Teaching

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more ways to use music to teach? Check out the Smithsonian Folkways website that has a section called “Tools for Teaching” with free lessons and activities for the classroom.

2. Chapter 10: Marketing With a Conscience: Sales and Ethics

   In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Business Ethics Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Business Ethics volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on using ethics in marketing.

3. Raggedy Ann Stories

   Format(s): Text

   Raggedy Ann Stories contains 13 short stories about the classic rag doll and her friends. Download the MP3 or listen online. Or download the MOBI or EPUB files for your e-reader.

4. VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English

   Format(s): Website

   Articles and corresponding audio on American Life and history for English learners. Read the articles and listen online, or download free podcasts.

5. VOA Podcast: Springtime in D.C.

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Text

   Listen to a podcast about Springtime in Washington, D.C. Listen online or download the podcast.

6. VOA Podcast: One World Education

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3

   Listen to the podcast online or download. Shows in special English are played at one third the speed of regular VOA newscasts.

7. PBS Kids

   Format(s): Website

   PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

8. TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grant

   The International Research Foundation for English Education (TIRF) 2014 Doctoral Dissertation Grants competition is now open. TIRF is awarding grants of up to $5,000 per awardee.

9. Picture This – Pass It On

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

   In Pass It On, students use the vocabulary words on a Picture This card to create a story. Download cards and instructions.

10. Learner's Perspective: Access Impact: An Unimagined Dream Come True

    “This visit to America has been quite a learning experience for me, something I had never dreamt of,” said 15-year-old Jayanta Majhi of his participation in the U.S. Cultural Immersion program.

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