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1. To Build a Fire

   Format(s): Text

   In this quintessential "man vs. nature" story, a traveller is grossly unaware of how cold it can get on the Yukon trail. He struggles to survive by persistent attempts to build a fire.

2. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a famous African-American spiritual.

3. Oh! Susanna

   In: Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   This song in the Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs collection is a popular American tune about a man traveling to meet his true love.

4. Juneteenth

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Juneteenth is the oldest celebration in the nation to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

5. American English on Facebook

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more opportunities to learn English? Looking to meet other English language learners from around the world? If so, then become a fan of the American English at State Facebook page!

6. Graduation

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Graduation ceremonies celebrate the completion of one part of a person's education.

7. Winter Scenes

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

   ʺWinter Scenesʺ is a series of photos with captions. The pictures can be used as writing or discussion prompts.

8. Christmas

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Christmas is a joyful holiday of Christian origin that is recognized by many people in the United States.

9. Valentine's Day

   In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

   Valentine's Day is a day for sweethearts.

10. Nichole

    In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

    In this interview, Nichole talks about her week at high school and her plans to study photography in college.

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