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1. Using Models in the Second-Language Writing Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article carefully discusses the use of writing models: whether to use models; how to select appropriate models; and when, why, and how to use them.

2. Cooperative Game-Playing in the EFL Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   The author presents strategies for successful team-bonding games along with descriptions of games and suggestions for building a collaborative atmosphere before, during, and after the games.

3. The Lighter Side: Medical Mix-Ups

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Oops! In each of these sentences, related to medicine and health, one word is misused and needs to be replaced with a word it rhymes with. Can you solve this fun puzzle?

4. Motivated to Work: The Power of Choice Boards

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

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5. The Neglected Tools Can Work for You

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article (reprinted from 1975) offers ideas about using visual aids in the language classroom and includes specific suggestions for using such things as blackboards, flip charts, magazines, and language films.

6. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Blue is a common word found in American idioms. For example, “Once in a blue moon” means something happening rarely. And “Blue in the face” means a person is pale from exhaustion or frustration. This short section lists several idioms with the word blue in them, and gives an explanation of the phrase.

7. Methodology in the New Millennium

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

   Rodgers discusses what directions English language teaching might take in the new millennium. His ten paths are: (a) student-teacher matching, (b) combination of popular methods, (c) the reimagining of curricular development, (d) a more basic content-based teaching approach, (e) use of the multiple intelligences model, (f) a return to function and genre, (g) learner strategy training, (h) lexical chunks, (i) the expansion of definitions of language, and (j) adoption of a fuller understanding of communication.

8. The Tell-Tale Heart

   In: Edgar Allan Poe: Storyteller Format(s): MP3, Text

   The text and audio of this story in Edgar Allan Poe: Storyteller are about a man who is obsessed with an elderly man's pale blue eye.

9. The Mini Conference: Creating Localized Opportunities for Professional Development

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article explains the concept of a mini-conference: a localized, cost-effective alternative for those who are unable to attend international conferences. The author shares his experience at a mini-conference and describes the benefits of this event, such as networking and giving teachers an opportunity to prepare presentations of their work. Also included are step-by-step instructions to follow for organizing a conference of your own.

10. Texas: The Lone Star State

    In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    This article gives an introduction to the state of Texas. It begins by outlining the history of Texas, from colonization through statehood. Present geography and a description of east, west, south, and north Texas are also described. Additional websites for further reading are provided. The article is appropriate for intermediate English learners with an interest in various regions of the United States.

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