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1. The Lighter Side: "A Script by the Numbers"

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   In this puzzle, use numbers to fill in blanks in a short script.

2. My Classroom: Turkey

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Learn how teacher Özlem Khan, a faculty member at Hacettepe University in Ankara, has established herself as an important contributor to the field of English language teaching in Turkey, particularly working with preservice teachers and preparing them to have productive careers.

3. Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Grammar

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar," addresses an integrated approach to teaching speaking, reading, listening, writing, and grammar skills. First, we will identify some challenges associated with combining language skill areas, and we will discuss options for overcoming these challenges. Next, we will explore how to develop and implement a variety of multi-skill instructional options including meaningful grammar activities, dynamic reading relays and jigsaws, interactive writing games, engaging speaking activities, and high-interest listening tasks. By the end of the session, participants will have developed a toolkit for conducting more interactive, learner-centered lessons that motivate students and hold their interest—teachers will be ready to adapt and use these innovative ideas immediately!

4. My Classroom: Madagascar

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Learn how teachers Niry Razafimamonjy and Josiana Andriantsalama, at the Lycee Jacques Rabemananjara beside the Indian Ocean in Taomasina, support their students’ learning and contribute to the field of English language teaching in Madagascar.

5. My Classroom: North Carolina, USA

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Learn how Youa Thao teaches English and does much, much more at a school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district. The article explains how the school district’s support system works and describes Ms. Thao’s approach, classroom environment, and teaching life.

6. The Lighter Side: … 20, 21 …

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The clues in this puzzle lead to pairs of consecutive numbers. Can you find them all?

7. The Lighter Side: Debate Vocabulary

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Enjoy these two puzzles related to the topic of debates. One puzzle gives "For" and "Against" statements with blanks that must be filled in. The second puzzle, available only online, is a crossword that features vocabulary commonly used in debates.

8. Opening Many Locks with a Master Key: Six EFL Games Played with a Set of Cards

   In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Kürşat Cesur describes six games for beginning English students that you can play with a single set of cards (a sample set is provided). This article is available online only.

9. BONUS ARTICLE: Lyric Videos - Sound, Image, and Meaning for English Language Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Kristin Lems, an award-winning teacher, singer, and songwriter, describes the appeal of lyric videos in this article and offers teaching suggestions for using these music-based videos with learners of various ages and skill levels.

10. My Classroom: Mexico (Online Only)

    In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    Fabiola Cruz Arellano is the only English teacher at the Profesor Carlos Hank González Elementary School in Toluca, where each week she teaches 850 students in the first through sixth grades. Ms. Cruz provides one 50-minute English lesson each week to 22 groups of students, with 40 to 55 students in each classroom.

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