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1. English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   This issues addresses velocity and the velocipede, the TOEFL and Grammar, and statistics and research design.

2. Using Web Resources in a Public Speaking Class

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article describes ways to teach public speaking students how to efficiently locate information on the Internet, how to quickly evaluate and analyze those resources, and how best to navigate the Web. The author’s lesson leads the students through a Web-based scavenger hunt, included in the article, and has information about how to evaluate sites. The author expands on these lessons to show the students how the Internet can help prepare and deliver a speech.

3. Celebrate World Oceans Day

   On June 8, join millions of people around the world in celebrating World Oceans Day. Last year, people across the planet organized over 600 events to celebrate, and this year even more events are being planned both locally and globally. This year’s theme is, “Together we have the power to protect the ocean.”

4. Digital Age Pedagogy: Easily Enhance Your Teaching Practice with Technology

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   The author describes a wide range of technology tools that language teachers and learners can use and offers tips on getting started and making the most productive use of the tools. Tech tools are becoming more plentiful and essential, and the article is a useful resource for teachers, whether they teach in person or virtually.

5. Week 1 - Grid Games

   In: Teacher's Corner: Grammar Games Format(s): Text

   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we present games you can use with your students to make learning grammar fun. In this week’s activity, we present a great way to review subject-verb agreement.

6. American English MOOCs

   These Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) help pre-intermediate to intermediate level learners improve their English skills in five major career fields. Each English MOOC is five weeks, and there are different facilitated course start dates for each MOOC. After the start date of the first facilitated course, the MOOC is open for enrollment.

7. Content Spotlight: World Smile Day

   Ready. Set. Smile! October 3rd is World Smile Day®. Each year, on the first Friday of October, World Smile Day® celebrates smiles and kind acts around the world.

8. Microteaching

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This brief article introduces the reader to the microteaching procedure. Teachers in training will prepare a short microlesson of five to ten minutes in length for normally fewer than ten students. Students may be real or trainees. The lesson is videotaped and discussed with colleagues and/or supervisors. The teacher then reteaches the lesson. This help teacher reflect and grow as well as consult with peers. Suggestions for preparation and teaching of microlessons are provided.

9. Week 3 - Thinking About Intercultural Interactions (Part 3)

   In: Integrating Critical Thinking Into The Exploration Of Culture Format(s): Text

   So far this month in the Teacher’s Corner, students have had a chance to adopt characteristics of a fictional culture group, plan and perform skits, and observe and describe culture groups other than those they were assigned. Through critical thinking, reflection, and discussion, these activities have helped students recognize that culture includes more than just food, clothing, and celebrations.

10. Career Opportunities

    In: Teacher's Corner: Career Vocabulary Format(s): Text

    For younger students, deciding on career opportunities can be challenging. With so many possibilities available, students may not be sure what types of jobs would be the best fit for them.

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