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1. Just Off Main Street

   In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 3 Format(s): Text

   “Just off Main Street” is for learner use and is an account of the writer’s experience as an Arab American. It opens with a description of the writer’s childhood and the cultural divide between life inside and outside the home. Readers will be drawn into the vivid description of daily life. The article looks at the challenges of being bi-cultural, of keeping home life separate, of being “exoticized,” of becoming comfortable and proud of one’s heritage, and of finding community. The article provides opportunities for discussions of culture, identity, and activism.

2. Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom

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

   This session, "Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom," examines supportive instructional options, such as the inclusive classroom, universal design for learning, scaffolding, and peer-assisted learning strategies. Participants consider a variety of approaches that are beneficial for students with learning disabilities as well their non-disabled peers.

3. Teacher's Corner: Personal Learning Networks (PLNs)

   Format(s): Text

   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will examine how to develop, maintain, and use a valuable group of connections – part of our personal learning network – for professional development purposes.

4. Webinars: Fun & Games

   Format(s): Text

   Learn to use games and other fun activities in the classroom.

5. One of These Does Not Belong: Creating Interesting Multiple-Choice Questions for Teaching and Testing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The author presents a simple, clever way to make all kinds of multiple-choice questions more interesting and more challenging for learners. Teachers can use the technique with both online and face-to-face instruction.

6. Teacher's Corner: Teaching Beginners

   Format(s): Text

   Teaching beginner level students can be challenging, but in this month’s Teacher’s Corner, you’ll learn strategies for helping these language learners to be successful.

7. Creating a Positive Classroom Community

   Format(s): Text

   In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we examine what teachers can do to create a positive learning environment! During week 1, learn tips for starting the year or semester well.

8. Voice of America Twitter Feed

   Format(s): Website

   Get short, timely English messages on Twitter to stay updated on a wide variety of topics.

9. Four Skills: Listening Resources

   Format(s): Text

   List of resources to listen to English.

10. Boost English Language Learning through a Camp Experience

    In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    Authors Juanita Blackton and Alla McCaughey provide everything you need to plan and conduct a successful English Camp. Their how-to approach offers guidance for selecting a theme and language focus, getting started, setting a positive and inclusive tone, finishing on a high note, and more. You will find plenty of examples and tips, along with QR codes that lead to additional, ready-to-go materials you can use for a camp of your own.

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