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1. Teaching Communication: Back to the 60s

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

   This piece, a preface to a reprinted 1971 article on communication practice, focuses on the need for real communication in the language classroom.

2. Communication Practice vs. Pattern Practice or A Live Teacher Is Absolutely Necessary

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

   This article, originally published in 1971, posits that the main goal of language learning is communication and that classroom work should concentrate on developing students’ communication skills. Communication-practice drills are presented and discussed.

3. Essentials for the Teacher's Toolbox

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

   This introduction to three reprinted articles identifies tools, such as visual aids and dictionaries, used by effective teachers.

4. Your Most Essential Audiovisual Aid - Yourself!

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

   Acknowledging that an interested and enthusiastic teacher can create excitement for students and promote learning, this article (reprinted from 1981) offers concrete suggestions for the teacher to be a “visual aid” and an “audio aid” in the classroom.

5. The Neglected Tools Can Work for You

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

   This article (reprinted from 1975) offers ideas about using visual aids in the language classroom and includes specific suggestions for using such things as blackboards, flip charts, magazines, and language films.

6. Getting the Most Out of the Dictionary

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

   Inspired by questions from language teachers, this discussion of dictionaries (reprinted from 1974) explores their utility in determining pronunciation, meaning, and points of grammar and makes recommendations about the kind of dictionaries teachers should use with their students.

7. Content Spotlight: Summer Camp

   The weather is heating up and school is out in the United States—that means it is time for summer camp! Many kids and teens across the country participate in summer camps, which combine hands-on learning activities, art and music projects, sports, and teamwork games. Get ready to bring some bring some summer camp fun into your English language classroom!

8. Content Spotlight: International Games Day

   Get ready to play…and learn! On November 15th, people will play games in libraries and classrooms around the world to celebrate International Games Day. This global event emphasizes how games are both fun and beneficial for people of all ages. Use these gaming ideas and resources to help English language learners experience the power of play!

9. How to Write an ELT Conference Abstract

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The author presents detailed suggestions that can help you develop and write effective abstracts that are more likely to be accepted.

10. The Tonight Show Vocabulary-Review Games

    In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    These vocabulary-review games, based on games seen on the television program The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, give students a chance to review vocabulary while exercising their creativity and having fun.

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