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1. History of the Hamburger

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

   “The History of the Hamburger,” an article within “The Hamburger Comes of Age,” discusses the roots of the modern hamburger dating back to the German city of Hamburg. The author relates the hamburger’s move from Germany to Russia to the New World and the debate about the creators and the origins of the modern hamburger, as well as its various styles of preparation.

2. Learn English Activity: Taking the TOEFL 101

   In: VOA Classroom Activities Format(s): Website

   TOEFL 101. Tips on taking the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Learn about the test and tips on taking the TOEFL.

3. Famous Quotes for Theme Analysis

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The article presents a step-by-step procedure for using quotes for critical thinking and theme analysis; the author gives examples, provides sources for quotes, and suggests follow-up activities.

4. Fast Food World: The Hamburger Comes of Age

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

   This article presents the history of the hamburger and the debate about who invented it as well as how it has become an icon among foods, spreading to a variety of other countries. The author shares the marketing strategies used by multiple businesses in order to attract customers as well as the franchising and growth that has come from such a simple product.

5. Using Models in the Second-Language Writing Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article carefully discusses the use of writing models: whether to use models; how to select appropriate models; and when, why, and how to use them.

6. Cooperative Game-Playing in the EFL Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   The author presents strategies for successful team-bonding games along with descriptions of games and suggestions for building a collaborative atmosphere before, during, and after the games.

7. The Lighter Side: Medical Mix-Ups

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

   Oops! In each of these sentences, related to medicine and health, one word is misused and needs to be replaced with a word it rhymes with. Can you solve this fun puzzle?

8. Motivated to Work: The Power of Choice Boards

   In: English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Teaching Technique

9. 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.

10. The Lighter Side

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

    Blue is a common word found in American idioms. For example, “Once in a blue moon” means something happening rarely. And “Blue in the face” means a person is pale from exhaustion or frustration. This short section lists several idioms with the word blue in them, and gives an explanation of the phrase.

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