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1. "Imported" Communicative Language Teaching: Implications for Local Teachers

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

   This article criticizes the rejection of Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) in non-Western contexts. Teachers sometimes avoid CLT because it includes ideas (such as autonomy and choice) that do not always fit with the educational, social, and cultural perspectives of their areas. The author defines CLT, considers the issues that come with importing this teaching method, and offers suggestions to help EFL teachers adapt CLT to their contexts to create genuine communication.

2. Voice of America: Current Event Activities in the English Language Classroom

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

   This webinar explores today’s globalized world in the 24-hour news cycle, and the importance of teaching current events in the English language classroom.

3. Editor's Note

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

   This is a note from English Teaching Forum's editor, William P. Ancker, introducing and giving context to this special anthology issue on teacher training.

4. Spot the Problem!

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text

   This lesson aims to discuss and raise students’ awareness of pragmatic violations.

5. E-mail Requests

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson in Teaching Pragmatics aims to help students develop appropriate written request strategies.

6. The Lighter Side

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

   This quiz tests students’ knowledge of idioms related to cars and driving.

7. VOA Interactive Learning: Wordbooks

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Interactive wordbooks for business English and general English, and an idiom dictionary. Learn English and American Business English.

8. Smithsonian for Educators

   Format(s): Website

   Links to educator pages from the Smithsonian museums such as the American Art Museum and the Portrait Gallery.

9. Voice of America Special English: Education

   Format(s): Website

   Articles and corresponding audio related to education for English language learners.

10. Voice of America's Special English: Business

    Format(s): Website

    Articles and corresponding audio related to business for English language learners.

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