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1. Wordmaster

   Format(s): Website

   Readings and corresponding podcasts on American English usage, produced by Voice of America.

2. Spin One's Words

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This resource contains idioms related to time.

3. U.S. Citizen and Immigration Center

   Format(s): Website

   A comprehensive U.S. Citizenship guide, study materials, and welcome kit for those wishing to become American citizens.

4. United States Population Information

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Reference materials, lesson plans, and comprehensive fact sheets provided by the U.S. Census Website.

5. Whole New "Word" Game

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This piece introduces American sayings and idioms related to the world of sports.

6. Earthquake Legends and "Wordologies"

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This resource shares earthquake legends from around the world as well as related English idioms.

7. The Lighter Side: Speak and Spell

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This puzzle, “Speak and Spell,” is an exercise in homophones, or words that are spelled differently but pronounced the same

8. Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary

   Format(s): Website

   The Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary is a useful resource for teachers and learners of English.

9. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   The Lighter Side consists of two puzzles. “Alaska!” is a crossword puzzle using vocabulary related to various subjects. “A Capital City Puzzle” focuses on finding the capital cities of major countries.

10. New Years Eve

    In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

    In the United States, people begin celebrating the New Year on December 31, New Years Eve.

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