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1. Learn American English Wordbook Glossary

   In: VOA Interactive Learning: Wordbooks Format(s): Website

   Discover English with nearly 1,000 words and their definitions. Open the Interactive Wordbooks to hear English words and their definitions.

2. The Challenge of Spelling in English

   In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article addresses the topic of spelling in American English. It discusses the popularity of spelling contests in American schools, and then explains why spelling is so hard. The author then argues how important it is to understand these factors to improve spelling accuracy. The article concludes by identifying the difficulties of language learning and implications for English teaching.

3. Classroom Activities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This section presents three stand-alone English language-learning activities related to horses.

4. Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary

   Format(s): Website

   The Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary is a useful resource for teachers and learners of English.

5. Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): E-book, MP3, Text, Video, Website

   This session, "Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments," demonstrates how to engage learners in online environments by transforming traditional classroom tools.

6. The Lighter Side: Speak and Spell

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This puzzle, “Speak and Spell,” is an exercise in homophones, or words that are spelled differently but pronounced the same

7. The Lighter Side: "Listen Up!"

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This activity sheet presents a listening exercise based on rhymes.

8. PBS Kids

   Format(s): Website

   PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

9. Create to Communicate: Sculpture

   In: Create to Communicate: Art Activities for the EFL Classroom Format(s): Text

   This section focused on sculpting contains six lesson plans focusing on yes/no questions, comparatives and superlatives, past and present progressive, and adverbs of frequency.

10. Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary

    Format(s): Text

    The Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary is a concise yet comprehensive guide packed with information about the words most commonly used in speech and writing.

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