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GoEnglish.Me: A VOA English Software Program

Format(s): Video, Website

Interactive, task-based American English learning program produced by Voice of America.

Teaching Vocabulary to English Teacher Trainees

In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

Non-native English-speaking teachers in a foreign context will sometimes experience difficulty with the words used in their training courses. This article presents a six-step method for helping these teachers learn new, relevant vocabulary. The method is effective but does not require a large amount of class time. Once words have been selected, individual students are each given a word for which to create a word profile. Presentation and review follows.

Practical Applications of TESOL’s The 6 Principles of Exemplary Teaching of English Learners

In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This article presents TESOL’s “6 Principles” and suggests a variety of ways that teachers in almost any country or context can incorporate the principles.

English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1

Format(s): Text

Find strategies for developing Medical English and other ESP courses … ideas for maintaining a communicative classroom … tips for getting young learners to stick to English … and much more.

Using Public Speaking Tasks in English Language Teaching

In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2 Format(s): Text

There are advantages to using public speaking tasks in the L2 classroom. Among them are the ability to use the four skills (e.g., when responding to audience questions, creating a presentation, or writing notes), the development of critical thinking skills, and the opportunity that public speaking provides for sharing information. The author offers guidelines and figures to illustrate the steps involved in supporting students in their research, demonstration, and review.

Rock and Roll English Teaching: Content-Based Cultural Workshops

In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This article considers content-based cultural workshops. With a focus on cultural content and a relaxed, engaging atmosphere, students practice language and cooperative learning strategies. The author describes the process of developing such a workshop as an extracurricular activity for a large, mixed audience. The article details an example interactive workshop on rock and roll and includes an appendix of useful websites related to the topic.

Save the Planet and Cultural Traditions While Teaching English

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

This session, "Save the Planet and Cultural Traditions While Teaching English," examines how environmental education can be integrated in ELT, explores TESOL educators’ readiness to teach this topic, and shares strategies to help students identify meaningful local environmental issues.

Using Original Video and Sound Effects to Teach English

In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This article outlines a lesson plan for teaching modals of speculation that express degrees of certainty, using audio-visual techniques. It identifies the teacher's lesson preparation, required materials, and specific ways to engage students in the special interactive environment. It highlights the effectiveness of audio-visual resources to represent and illustrate abstract concepts. The article also provides ideas for variations of the lesson plan, employing video and sound effects to teach grammar, vocabulary, and creative writing.

Practical Applications for Critical Thinking in English Language Teaching and Learning

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

This session offers an easy way to determine how much Critical Thinking (CT) is already part of existing your materials and practical ways to weave more CT into them on a regular basis.

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