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1. Poems About Hopes, Dreams, Futures, and Freedom

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   What are the hopes and dreams of students from around the world? Read their poems and find out!

2. 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.

3. Poems About Nature

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Read poems that students from around the world wrote about nature. Download these student poems!

4. Exploring Generational Culture through Oral Histories

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

   This session, "Creating a Positive Classroom Community," explains how to successfully foster relationships among learners to create a sense of purpose and belonging in the classroom, resulting in greater student participation and rapport.

5. The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories

   Format(s): Text

   This collection of short stories by O. Henry gives the reader a wonderful selection of characters from the United States of 100 years ago.

6. Strategy-Building and Meaning-Focused Listening with “The Fall of the House of Usher”

   In: Teacher's Corner: Listening Format(s): Text

   The activity is designed to develop students’ listening strategies and also includes meaning-focused aspects. 

7. The Role of Humor and Language Play in the English Language Classroom

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

   In this webinar, we discuss theories and practical strategies regarding the use of humor and language play in the English language classroom.

8. The Cop and the Anthem

   In: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   A story is about a homeless man who tries to get into prison in order to get free food and keep warm during the winter. Download the story, classroom activities and answer key.

9. The Count and the Wedding Guest

   In: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Format(s): Text

   This story is about a woman who cannot forget her dead fiancé. However, a man who lives in the same house wants to help her change her disposition. Now with Classroom Activities and Answer Key!

10. The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock

    In: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories Format(s): Text

    This story is about Prince Michael of Valleluna, a prince who loves to help people and hates clocks.

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