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1. Walker

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

   In this interview, Walker talks about volunteering, Boy Scouts, and being on his high school swim team.

2. Hannah

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

   This week's Teens Talk interview is with Hannah, a member of the high school track team.

3. James

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

   In this interview, James talks about his classes at school, his family, and his plans for college.

4. Hunter

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

   Hunter plays the drums and ukulele, and in this interview, he talks about music and going to Puerto Rico.

5. Haley

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

   Haley is on the school swim team and also coaches a swim team. She talks about her busy schedule in this interview.

6. Total Physical Response (TPR) and Miming with "One, Two, Buckle My Shoe"

   In: Teacher's Corner: Listening Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This meaning-focused listening activity uses the song “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” from Sing Out Loud-Children’s Songs.

7. Spin One's Words

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This resource contains idioms related to time.

8. Whole New "Word" Game

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This piece introduces American sayings and idioms related to the world of sports.

9. Women in Sports

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article outlines the history of women in sports. It includes a discussion of important female athletes, female participation in the modern Olympics, and Title IX in the United States. The piece concludes by giving sketches of the accomplishments of several important female athletes-- "Babe" Didrickson Zaharias, Wilma Rudolph, Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Jackie Joyner-Kersey.

10. Earthquakes

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

    This article about earthquakes is appropriate for intermediate to advanced learners, particularly those with an interest in earth sciences. The article discusses the basic science of earthquakes, how they are measured, global earthquake zones, significant earthquakes in recent history, and tips for surviving an earthquake. Additional websites of interest about earthquakes are provided as well.

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