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Chicago, Illinois: The Windy City

In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This is an introduction to Chicago, including its brief history, attractions, geographical characteristics, and interesting facts. It also contains pictures of local attractions.

The Green Door

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

This story is about Rudolf Steiner, a "true adventurer" who is always ready to try something different.

From the Cabby's Seat

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

This story is about a taxi driver who takes his rider around town.

Raising Students' Awareness of the Varieties of English

In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2 Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

This article argues that EFL students need to be familiar with different varieties of English. If EFL students hope to enter a global job market, knowledge of English around the world is essential. The author, an English teacher in Japan, proposes doing classroom workshops on language variation and English as a world language to broaden students’ views of language.

Using Visible Thinking Routines in the Language Classroom

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

This session "Using Visible Thinking Routines in the Language Classroom," introduces visible thinking routines that can enrich communicative dynamics, stimulate productive engagement, and foster insightful expression–a valuable addition to any language teacher’s instructional toolbox!

English Proficiency Test: The Oral Component of a Primary School

In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This article discusses the various problems found when teachers try to design the oral production part of English proficiency tests for young learners. The authors discuss matters such as intimidation or the possibility of relating the test too much to other conventional tests. They offer ways to address these issues, including testing for fluency, using elicitation procedures, and changing the view of the test into a more relaxed game-like scenario. The authors provide examples of where these ideas have been implemented.

Classroom Techniques: Using Radio Programs in the EFL Classroom

In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 1 Format(s): Text

The article describes how to use Voice of America (VOA) radio programs to teach English to students studying in EFL contexts. A major reason why the author believes VOA programs are a good source for English learning is because they allow the teacher to teach English through content. At the same time, VOA programs provide authentic language-learning materials. The author describes four listening activities (before listening, while listening, and after listening) using VOA radio programs.

Collaborating Online: The Affordances of Online Word Processors with Students

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

With the Interactive-Constructive-Active-Passive (ICAP) framework as a foundation, author Robby Robinette presents two activities that teachers can use to incorporate collaboration into their online (and in-person) classes. The activities make use of students’ prior knowledge. The author suggests sources where teachers can find reading texts that are appropriate for the activities.

Twenty Ideas for Using Mobile Phones in the Language Classroom

In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 3 Format(s): Text

Educators need to learn how best to use the increasingly popular mobile phone technology to support learning in the language classroom. This author outlines the benefits as well as potential problems and solutions of mobile phone use, giving twenty practical ideas for classroom activities, such as using a voice recorder to capture conversations outside the classroom.

Comics Materials

In: Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels Format(s): Text

Here are some comic book resources to use in your classroom or home.