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1. Why English? Comics for the Classroom

   Format(s): Text

   This resource can be used by teachers and learners. It includes notes for teachers and activities to use in the classroom at the end of each story.

2. Voice of America's Special English: Business

   Format(s): Website

   Articles and corresponding audio related to business for English language learners.

3. Community-Based English Clubs: English Practice and Social Change Outside the Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article defines and provides a rationale for the creation of community-based English clubs.

4. 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.

5. English Clubs: Introducing English to Young Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article introduces an approach taken in Tunisia to introduce English as a foreign language to children in primary school classrooms. The author states that in Tunisia, children in primary schools are first taught Arabic and then French. The government does not want to overburden the students with English learning. Then, the author describes in detail the approach of an English club, including the materials and staff members and their training. The article concludes with a list of recommendations based on the Tunisian approach.

6. Story 15: English, Part of My Life

   In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): Text

   This story gives some advice about learning English, including having a positive attitude and being responsible.

7. Voice of America Special English: Arts & Entertainment

   Format(s): Website

   Arts and Entertainment news articles and corresponding audio for English language learners.

8. Voice of America Special English: Education

   Format(s): Website

   Articles and corresponding audio related to education for English language learners.

9. Opportunities to Engage Professionally Outside of the Classroom

   In: Teacher's Corner: Professional Development for Teacher Trainers Format(s): Text

   Language teaching professionals have many opportunities for professional development that are outside of the classroom and school.

10. Story 14: Do You Speak English?

    In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): MP3, Text

    The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing.

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