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1. Caleb

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

   Caleb talks about his school trip to Disney World.

2. Women's History Month

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

   Women's History Month is celebrated in March with special programs and activities in schools, workplaces, and communities.

3. Just Like Everyday People

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Honolulu-based Hawaiian singer Kelli Heath urges her listeners to live “like everyday people”, who simply seek to lead a good and peaceful life.

4. English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2

   Format(s): Text

   This issue has a feature article and lesson plan on one-room schools. Article topics include varieties of English, ESL versus EFL, pronunciation, vocabulary strategies, and word recognition exercises.

5. VOA Podcast: Clara Barton, 1821-1912: A Life of Caring for Others

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3, Website

   Clara Barton started the American Red Cross and changed the lives of many people. Listen to "Clara Barton,1821-1912: A Life of Caring for Others," or read the transcript of the podcast from Voice of America (VOA).

6. Unpublished

   Denyce Graves

   Format(s): MP3, Text, Video

   American mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves has graced nearly all of the major world opera house stages and concert halls during her three-decades long career. Graves is also the Artistic Director and Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation.

7. Independence Day

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

   Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4 because on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking bonds with England and forming a new independent nation, the United States of America.

8. Walker

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

   In this interview, Walker talks about volunteering, Boy Scouts, and being on his high school swim team.

9. James

   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.

10. Word Bricks-Longest Sentence

    In: Activate: Games for Learning American English - Word Bricks Format(s): Text

    Students create the longest sentence possible using a set of 15–20 Word Bricks in 3 minutes. Keeping the time limit short makes for a fast-paced, fun atmosphere as teams compete. Download the cards and instructions!

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