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Amazing Animals

In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 2 Format(s): Text

“Animals” is a three-part lesson plan for young learners with a zoo animal theme. The first lesson is full of activities to describe animals, with Simon Says, guessing games, and learning stations. The second lesson is about desert animals, but other types of animals could be chosen depending on student interest. This lesson teaches prepositions of place. The final lesson, using the Language Experience Approach, leads up to a trip to the zoo (real or virtual). The class constructs a story of their experience and reads it together. Animal flashcards are included.

The Lighter Side: Small Talk

In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3 Format(s): Text

“Small talk” refers to short, friendly conversations about topics that are not serious.

Week 2 - Active Verb Tense Game

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

Games that get learners out of their seats moving around are not only fun, but also appeal to different learning styles. This week, we present two games that can be used to practice verb tenses in active ways that create memorable learning experiences for students.

Week 3 - Adjectives and Adverbs in Action

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

In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we present two games that will help students practice using adjectives and adverbs correctly.

Module 3: Integrating Skills

In: Shaping the Way We Teach English: Successful Practices Around the World Format(s): Text, Video, Website

This Module of the Shaping the Way we Teach English Series contains a lesson plan and accompanying video that is focused on the use of language skills together in social interaction.

Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies in the English Language Classroom

Format(s): Text, Video

This webinar, Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies in the English Language Classroom, will focus on ways English teachers can raise cultural and linguistic awareness so that students will become more successful English speaking, global citizens.

The Happy Song

In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

Does listening to music make you happy? The Happy Song is a traditional children’s song that encourages movement and rhythm. Download the song, lyrics, and poster.

Student Storytelling through Sequential Art

In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 3 Format(s): Text

If you are interested in using sequential art forms such as comic books in your EFL classroom, this article is full of helpful advice. Reading sequential art is beneficial because students can work with authentic texts with real language and graphic support. Students can also apply research and cultural knowledge to the creation of their own sequential art projects. The author addresses managing project groups, researching the topic, developing the story, structuring the story, adding artwork, and sharing the story. The creations can be used as reading material for future classes.

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