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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.

To Correct or Not Correct? Ideas for Subtle Error Correction During Speaking Tasks

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

This webinar presents techniques designed to correct students’ grammar without interrupting the free flow of speech or the lesson.

Dynamic Ways to Increase Student-to-Student Interaction

In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text

This session, “Dynamic Ways to Increase Student-to-Student Interaction,” explores options for promoting student-to-student interaction in the EFL classroom through a variety of exciting, easy-to-adapt games and activities. By the end of the session, participants will be able to create more energizing and engaging lessons that motivate students and increase their confidence, regardless of class size or level!

Techniques for Students New to the Language Lab

In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 3 Format(s): Text

This article presents techniques that can be used in the university language lab to improve listening and speaking skills. The article describes several tasks for pairs and groups. Lessons begin with a popular English song and a warm up activity. Materials expose students to the formal and informal language of native speakers and fluent non-native speakers. Drills, stories, songs, and conversations make the language lab a beneficial resource. An initial session highlights the unique aspects of spoken language.

Classroom Activities

In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This piece offers three activities that give students practice with vocabulary, grouping of similar terms, the use of future and present tenses, and identifying grammatical categories such as adjectives, verbs, and nouns.

Boost English Language Learning through a Camp Experience

In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 2 Format(s): Text

Authors Juanita Blackton and Alla McCaughey provide everything you need to plan and conduct a successful English Camp. Their how-to approach offers guidance for selecting a theme and language focus, getting started, setting a positive and inclusive tone, finishing on a high note, and more. You will find plenty of examples and tips, along with QR codes that lead to additional, ready-to-go materials you can use for a camp of your own.

Story 5: Lost in the Desert

In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): MP3, Text

The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing.

Authentic Video in the Beginning ESOL Classroom: Using a Full-Length Feature Film for Listening and Speaking Strategy Practice

In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1 Format(s): Text

Using film in the classroom can be effective with beginning English learners. A full-length film offers continuous context to discuss humor, culture, and language functions, real-life communication with images and non-verbal cues, increased retention due to activating the right hemisphere of the brain, and the lowering of students’ affective filters. The authors include a lesson based on their experience teaching listening and speaking skills using the movie “What about Bob.” Assessment techniques and potential problems are considered.

Exploring Generational Culture through Oral Histories

Format(s): Text, Video

This session, "Exploring Generational Culture through Oral Histories," presents an oral exchange project where students interview older adults to learn about culture, history, society, technological advances, and more.

Task-Based Language Teaching for Designing Grammar-Focused Communicative Activities