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1. Week 3 - House Party

   In: Teacher's Corner: Phrasal Verbs Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students will practice using phrasal verbs through listening and speaking activities related to having a party.

2. Week 4 - Taking a Vacation

   In: Teacher's Corner: Phrasal Verbs Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students will practice phrasal verbs through a vacation-planning activity.

3. Week 2 - Annotated Read Aloud

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, learn how to incorporate critical thinking activities into an updated common classroom activity: reading aloud.

4. Week 2 - Technology for Writing

   In: Teacher's Corner: Technology Tools for Students and Teachers Format(s): Text

   Teachers using technology in the classroom have many options for speaking and listening.

5. Teacher's Corner: Building Autonomy and Independence in Young Learners

   Format(s): Text

   Teaching young learners (YLs) can be very enjoyable because they like learning through fun, hands-on activities, games, and songs. However, managing the classroom and keeping young children engaged can also be a challenge. Giving YLs choices and opportunities to contribute their ideas can have very positive effects on behavior and the overall classroom community. In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we will share ideas about how educators can develop autonomy and independence in young learners.

6. How Many Words is a Picture Worth?

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” indicates that a complex idea can be communicated by a single image.

7. Poems About Life

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   What are the hopes and dreams of students from around the world? Read their poems and find out!

8. Calamity - Natural Disaster Preparation

   In: Teacher's Corner: Integrating Global Affairs into Your English Lessons Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students will learn about natural disasters and disaster prevention by playing an online game that uses real-world issues.

9. Raising Phonological Awareness: A Task that benefits Language Learners with and without Learning Disabilities

   In: Teacher's Corner: Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities Format(s): Text

   Teachers are tasked with many roles in the language classroom. In addition to teaching language, many must also act as cultural interpreters, counselors, disciplinarians, motivational speakers, and more.

10. Over-Tourism

    In: Teacher's Corner: Travel and Tourism Format(s): Text

    This month’s Teacher’s Corner explores the world of travel and tourism. With travel becoming easier and cheaper all around the world, people who live in popular tourist locations have begun to ask if too much tourism can be a problem. In this week’s activity, students will debate the positives and negatives of tourism.

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