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1. Experiential Learning with Dvolver

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article provides a step-by-step guide for using Dvolver to help learners experiment with and practice using language in a fun, creative way.

2. My Classroom: Cote D’Ivoire

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Learn how Mohamed Lekrama uses various teaching strategies, including reflection, with his students at the International University of Grand-Bassam.

3. Teachers Helping Teachers: Peer Observation for Professional Development

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

   This webinar will explore how teachers can turn this stressful situation into a positive professional development opportunity by engaging in collaborative peer observations.

4. My Classroom: Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Learn how Sandra Urgilez meets the challenges of transitioning to online teaching while incorporating content and issues relevant to her students in the unique environment in which they live and learn.

5. Week 2 - Technology for Writing

   In: Teacher's Corner: Technology Tools for Students and Teachers Format(s): Text

   Teachers using technology in the classroom have many options for speaking and listening.

6. Ebooks

   Read e-books anytime, anywhere: on the go or in the classroom! Free American English e-books-including classic graded readers, an idiom reference guide, and resources for teachers-are available in .epub (most e-readers and tablets) and .mobi (Kindle-compatible) format in the “Downloads” section of select American English resources. These e-books are also available for feature and Android mobile phones through our partnerships with Worldreader and biNu.

7. My Classroom: Ethiopia

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Dawit Negeri has been teaching in the English Department at Ambo University for the past five years.

8. Communicative Curriculum Design for the 21st Century

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

   This piece looks at Communicative Language Teaching, or CLT, for teaching EFL. The author discusses the history, the focus, and the future of CLT. The article describes how to shape a communicative curriculum and the five components that it is composed of: language arts, language for a purpose, personal English use, theater arts, and beyond the classroom. The article emphasizes the variation of CLT within each classroom.

9. A View of the Past: The First Decade (1963 - 1972)

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

   “A View of the Past” is a special edition article that reflects major trends in English Language Teaching over the past 40 years. Included are four excerpts from the first decade of Forum. The excerpts include games for various classroom levels, intended for motivating language practice. There are guidelines for a conversation class, including emphasis on the atmosphere and enthusiasm, as well as understanding language change and the idea of a humanistic approach.

10. The Lighter Side: Silent Letters

    In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    “Silent Letters” expands on the silent “K” in knitting, giving students practice with silent letters. The activity requires students to fill in missing words from a dialogue on the topic of knitting. Some letters of the missing words are provided.

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