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1. Unraveling the Mystery of Academic Writing

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

   This webinar aims to raise awareness of the American English academic writing conventions. Watch the webinar recording, download the presentation, and view additional resources.

2. Nichole

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

   In this interview, Nichole talks about her week at high school and her plans to study photography in college.

3. Casey

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

   What would it be like to be homeschooled? Read and listen to Casey tell her story of going to school at home.

4. Aidan

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): E-book, MP3

   Aidan talks about his father as well as trying to find a part-time job.

5. Lilac

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

   In this interview, Lilac talks about her part-time job, being on the swim team, and buying a car.

6. Brian

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

   In this interview, Brian talks about his new baby brother, being bilingual, and plans for summer vacation.

7. Caroline

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

   Teach your learners about volunteering. Read and listen to this week's interview with a typical American teenager who talks about doing volunteer work.

8. Landry

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

   In this interview, Landry discusses learning to drive a car to get a driver’s license.

9. Fast Food World: The Hamburger Comes of Age

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002 (Volume 40, Number 1) Format(s): Text

   This article presents the history of the hamburger and the debate about who invented it as well as how it has become an icon among foods, spreading to a variety of other countries. The author shares the marketing strategies used by multiple businesses in order to attract customers as well as the franchising and growth that has come from such a simple product.

10. History of the Hamburger

    In: English Teaching Forum 2002 (Volume 40, Number 1) Format(s): Text

    “The History of the Hamburger,” an article within “The Hamburger Comes of Age,” discusses the roots of the modern hamburger dating back to the German city of Hamburg. The author relates the hamburger’s move from Germany to Russia to the New World and the debate about the creators and the origins of the modern hamburger, as well as its various styles of preparation.

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