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1. Spoken Grammar and Its Role in the English Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Spoken grammar has an important role in communicative English language teaching, and teachers who understand how to teach it can improve their students’ fluency.

2. Using a Workshop to Raise Awareness of the Role of English in Promoting Sustainable Development

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The authors present a series of activities that give students opportunities to practice English and discover the vital role the English language plays in promoting sustainable development.

3. Getting Young Learners to Stick to English

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The author provides a number of creative ideas that can help learners “stick to English” as they communicate, build confidence, and have fun.

4. Teaching English in Indonesia

   Through the American English website, Mr. Hananto has been able to offer his students the best and most updated English learning materials available. Together, Mr. Hananto and American English are opening a whole new world of understanding to his students.

5. Teaching Technique: Board Games in the English Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Learn how to play a game called “Business Decisions” and see how it can help students develop their language and business acumen.

6. Case Studies in ESP Course Development: Medical English for Turkmen and Mexican Medical Specialists

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article recaps the authors’ experience developing Medical English courses and materials while also offering suggestions for adapting the ideas to other ESP courses.

7. English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   This issue’s feature article looks at Miami, Florida, while a companion lesson plan is based on an interactive telenovela. Other topics include the challenges of spelling in English, six practical vocabulary activities, teaching English for and with communities, and making use of simplified novels and their film adaptations.

8. Helping Professionals Prepare Presentations in English for International Conferences

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This English teacher in Argentina describes how she helped a local doctor prepare for a presentation made in English at an international trade conference held in the United States. The article discusses how the author prepared to work with the specific topic, ophthalmology, the use of cognates in the specialized field, tips for helping the physician with his pronunciation, and the outcome of the presentation.

9. Learn English Activity: Numbers, Months, Days, and Years

   In: VOA Classroom Activities Format(s): Website

   Learn your numbers, days, months and years with this activity. Level: beginner.

10. 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.

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