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1. Creating Cartoons: A Learner-Centered Approach to Comprehending Texts

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article carefully describes the technique of having learners create cartoons based on a reading passage to explore their understanding of the passage and to help teachers reflect on what the learners comprehended.

2. Using Percussion to Teach English Pronunciation

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This is a step-by-step description of an activity that demonstrates how learners at all levels and of all ages can use percussion and percussion instruments to support their learning of English pronunciation.

3. Identifying and Building Grit in Language Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Grit can be described as a strength of character, or the personal quality of courage and resolve. In this article, the author explains how having “grit” is beneficial for language learners and gives detailed suggestions that teachers can follow to build grit in their students.

4. Good Instruction-Giving in the Second-Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Teachers often take instruction-giving for granted, although it is a useful skill for all teachers. The author provides criteria for successful instruction-giving habits and gives suggestions that English language teachers can use to improve their instruction-giving in the classroom.

5. Reader's Guide

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue. As an individual, you may choose to read each article on your own, taking notes or jotting down answers to the discussion questions here. Or you may use the guide to explore the articles with colleagues.

6. My Classroom: India

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article profiles the teaching context at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science and describes how educator Santosh Kumar Mahapatra develops creative lessons to motivate his students to learn and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

7. Reader’s Guide

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue. You may choose to read them on your own, taking notes or jotting down answers to the discussion questions below. Or you may use the guide to explore the articles with colleagues.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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!

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