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1. Earth Day Photo

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 2 Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

   This is a photograph of people cleaning up trash alongside the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in observance of Earth Day.

2. The Lighter Side: Tenpins

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   “Tenpins” is a bowling-themed activity that requires learners to finish ten words that include the letters “ten."

3. Fall Photos

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 4 Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

   “Fall Photos” is a series of photos with captions. The pictures can be used as writing or discussion prompts.

4. Trains across the USA

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This feature article explores the topic of trains from their early history to recent trends in railroading.

5. VOA Podcast: People in America: Anne Lindbergh

   In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): MP3

   From Voice of America Podcasts in Special English. Learn how Anne Lindbergh influenced American culture with her experiences and writings. Download the MP3 or listen online.

6. Cars, Cars, Cars

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Cars are the focus of this feature article, which explores such topics as the history of cars in the United States, the national highway system, classic car shows, and the road trip in American literature and film.

7. Motorcycles on the Move

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Motorcycles are the subject of this feature article, which explores such topics as the history of motorcycles, types of motorcycles, special interest motorcycle clubs, motorcycle rallies, the Harley-Davidson company, and Rolling Thunder.

8. CALL Me … Maybe: A Framework for Integrating the Internet into ELT

   In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article outlines reasons to use (or not use) the Internet in English language teaching, exploring the Internet as tutor and tool.

9. Birding—Fun and Science

   In: English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This feature article presents the basics of birding, or bird watching, and discusses its appeal, especially to serious birders. A section on “citizen scientists” explains organizations that collect data on birds and describes projects they organize.

10. Using a Workshop to Raise Awareness of the Role of English in Promoting Sustainable Development

    In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 2 Format(s): Text

    The authors present a series of activities that give students opportunities to practice English and discover the vital role the English language plays in promoting sustainable development.

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