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1. Adapting a Resource for Multi-Level Classrooms

   In: Teacher's Corner: Adapting Materials for Students' Levels Format(s): Text

   It is likely most English language teachers have had to teach a group of learners who vary greatly in their language abilities.

2. Teacher's Corner: Progressive Form

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   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will examine the progressive (continuous) verb form. In this week’s activity, students practice the present progressive while asking for directions.

3. Using a Daily Routine for Language Practice

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Young Learners Format(s): Text

   Young learners benefit from a structured environment. Routines help students feel connected to what they are learning. For language learners, routines also help lower the affective filter (feelings of anxiety or self-consciousness) by providing structured, familiar activities in which they can easily participate.

4. Teacher's Corner: Education Trends and Issues in the World Today

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   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will explore four educational approaches designed to provide students more opportunities to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create in the classroom. This week, learn how to incorporate the 21st Century Skills into the English language classroom.

5. Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Grammar

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

   This session, "Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar," addresses an integrated approach to teaching speaking, reading, listening, writing, and grammar skills. First, we will identify some challenges associated with combining language skill areas, and we will discuss options for overcoming these challenges. Next, we will explore how to develop and implement a variety of multi-skill instructional options including meaningful grammar activities, dynamic reading relays and jigsaws, interactive writing games, engaging speaking activities, and high-interest listening tasks. By the end of the session, participants will have developed a toolkit for conducting more interactive, learner-centered lessons that motivate students and hold their interest—teachers will be ready to adapt and use these innovative ideas immediately!

6. FORUM City Poster Show (Set 1, 12 posters - Full Set)

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   These poster sets are a great, flexible classroom resource for information and discussion—each set of three posters corresponds to a city spotlighted in Forum vol. 46 and the feature article about that city, available online.

7. NASA Classroom

   Format(s): Website

   The National Aeronautic and Space Association provides graded instruction and teaching materials. Its Digital Learning Network provides free interactive lessons with videos and live webinars.

8. Teacher's Corner: Classroom Management

   Format(s): Text

   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will take a closer look at classroom management topics related to establishing class routines, grouping students, and creating positive rapport with students.

9. Modal Verbs & Adverb Clauses of Reason: Stranded on the Moon

   In: Teacher's Corner: Making Grammar Fun Format(s): Text

   What would you do if your spacecraft crashed on the moon? Students use modal verbs and adverb clauses and work as a team in this week’s fun activity.

10. Making Reading Fun

    In: Teacher's Corner: Making Learning Fun Format(s): Text

    In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we look at a fun reading activity that can be adapted for different reading levels.

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