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1. Improving English Proficiency in Professional and Vocational Training

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This purpose of this article, by Donna Bain Butler, is “to contribute to the professional development of teacher-trainers worldwide, with practical applications for instructors and curriculum developers who work to improve English proficiency in the professional/vocational training realm.”

2. English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4

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   The last hobby featured in 2011 is bowling. Articles by contributors examine the topics of yoga in the English language classroom, rock and roll English teaching, using letters to tell stories, and encouraging students to express their opinions.

3. English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2

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   This issue has a feature article and lesson plan on one-room schools. Article topics include varieties of English, ESL versus EFL, pronunciation, vocabulary strategies, and word recognition exercises.

4. Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The authors discuss the complexity of identifying learning disabilities in the English language classroom, then offer four methods of instruction to support students with learning disabilities, with clear descriptions of effective strategies, and provide an extensive list of useful resources.

5. Using Movie Dubbing to Improve Natural English Pronunciation Skills

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The article describes ways that having students dub their own voices into English language movies can improve their pronunciation and intonation; the author presents a dubbing project that helps students focus on pronunciation in a way that is both challenging and enjoyable.

6. English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2

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   The spotlight is on New Mexico. Accompanying the feature article is a lesson plan designed to teach students about the state’s climate and energy issues. Other articles focus on World Englishes, organizational skills that aid language learning, public speaking tasks in English language learning, ways to make university English classes more interactive, and video recording in teacher training.

7. English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 3

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   The feature article focuses on Virginia, The Old Dominion, and a companion lesson plan is titled “Virginia: Jamestown and Its People.” Other articles in this issue explore literary analysis in the EFL classroom, English instruction for the tourist industry, livening up college English classes with games, using VOA Special English to improve vocabulary, and motivating students to read.

8. Useful Resources for Editing Academic Writing in English

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article describes how the author assisted graduate students with academic writing in English. It also shares useful resources for teachers in non-English speaking countries who are responsible for editing academic theses and dissertations, professional articles, and papers for international conferences. The author's editing process includes corrections written on the paper as well as typed, detailed explanations of grammar points and suggestions for rewording or reorganization. Online and print resources are included.

9. English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 4

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   Find suggestions for vocabulary games, crowdsourced language learning, literary coaching—and much more.

10. Get Up and Sing! Get Up and Move! Using Songs and Movement with Young Learners of English

    In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    The title says it all. This article explains why songs and movement are effective components of English language classes for young learners and presents lyrics, suggested movements, and options for a number of songs.

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