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Using Guided, Corpus-Aided Discovery to Generate Active Learning

In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This article shows how English teachers can provide careful guidance for students to use a corpus to research, discover, and reflect on the grammatical and sociolinguistic aspects of English. The author introduces the idea of using a corpus in teaching English and offers several important online resources for English language corpora. The author provides a rationale for corpus-based teaching and gives two examples of how to guide students in exploring linguistic features of English.

PBS Kids

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PBS Kids helps to educate young learners in creative and fun ways. The educational content is aimed at children, with many interactive games and activities to aid in learning.

Quick Start Guide

In: Trace Effects Teacher's Manual Format(s): Text

The Trace Effects Quick Start Guide instructs teachers and players on how to play Trace Effects, the exciting, collaborative English language learning game developed by the Department of State. The guide provides information on logging in, gameplay, and installing the Trace Effects DVD for use in home and lab environments.

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Using Guided, Corpus-Aided Discovery to Generate Active Learning

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