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1. My Classroom: Bangladesh

   In: English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Learn how Asif Ahmed, teaching in a remote part of Bangladesh, has helped his students succeed in their English language learning. The article describes his classroom practices, the professional-development path he has followed, and the various ways he has contributed to the training of other teachers and the lives of many in the community where he teaches.

2. Hidden Pictures: An Integrated Speaking and Listening Activity

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Author Heather Gaddis provides a detailed, step-by-step description of an original activity in which students examine and describe pictures that are similar to one another. The author includes suggestions for adapting the activity for different purposes and for integrating themes—which teachers can choose—into the activity for targeted practice.

3. Matching Auditory Description with Visual Objects in an Interactive Setting

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 4 Format(s): Text, Image / Poster / Maps

   Author Monisha Biswas presents an engaging activity that gives students practice in describing objects, listening to classmates’ descriptions, and identifying the objects being described. The article offers options for adapting the activity, which can develop learners’ overall language skills.

4. Improving English Proficiency in Professional and Vocational Training

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This purpose of this article, by Donna Bain Butler, is “to contribute to the professional development of teacher-trainers worldwide, with practical applications for instructors and curriculum developers who work to improve English proficiency in the professional/vocational training realm.”

5. Activities for the Present Progressive: "I'm Standing on a Corner"

   In: Teacher's Corner: Progressive Form Format(s): Text

   In this week’s activity, students practice the present progressive while asking for directions.

6. Week 2 - Cold Calling

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Business English and Entrepreneurship Format(s): Text

   Instead of waiting for jobs to be advertised before contacting an employer, job seekers are using creative ways to make connections with potential employers.

7. Fostering Student Motivation: Reflecting on Teacher Experiences and Building Awareness of Motivation-Related Factors

   In: Teacher's Corner: Fostering Student Motivation Format(s): Text

   This month’s Teacher’s Corner will examine ways teachers can positively impact student motivation. Begin with this reflection activity about language learning.

8. Selecting Authentic Materials

   In: Teacher's Corner – Teaching with Authentic Materials Format(s): Text

   Authentic materials are an excellent resource in any teaching context. Sometimes educators work at institutions that provide lots of materials, while others may only provide a few or none at all.

9. Interview Vocabulary

   In: Teacher's Corner: Career Vocabulary Format(s): Text

   The beginning of any great new career starts with an interview. In the United States, the job interview is a chance for a company to see how the skills and personality of an applicant will fit their workplace.

10. Teaching Techniques: Using the Power of Language to Foster Community

    In: English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    Teaching Techniques give English teachers the opportunity to share successful classroom practices.

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