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1. My Classroom: Paraguay

   In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 3 Format(s): Text, Video

   Learn how Graciela Chera balances academic rigor with fun team spirit as she teaches students of all ages in the capital city, Ascunción.

2. Random or Intentional? Putting Learners in Groups that Work

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

   This session, “Random or Intentional? Putting Learners in Groups that Work,” helps participants reflect on and share the different types of EFL group work activities they use as well as the methods they use to create small groups. The session will also explore three grouping strategy categories and will review several fun, creative techniques for establishing effective groups.

3. Strange Weather: Climate Change Activities for the English Classroom

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

   This webinar will review key themes related to climate change and the environment and will provide relevant, thought-provoking activities and materials that teachers can easily use in their English language classes.

4. Exclusive Online Content: English Club Email (Puzzle)

   In: English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Do you like puzzles? Try this bonus puzzle, “English Club Email.” Available only online!

5. Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom

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

   This session, "Accommodating Learning Disabilities in the English Language Classroom," examines supportive instructional options, such as the inclusive classroom, universal design for learning, scaffolding, and peer-assisted learning strategies. Participants consider a variety of approaches that are beneficial for students with learning disabilities as well their non-disabled peers.

6. "What was it about?" Supporting Text Retelling and Response

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

   This session, ""What was it about?" Supporting Text Retelling and Response," discusses the importance of scaffolding techniques in post-reading tasks and showcases a tool, the story retelling wheel, which provides support for learners while giving them opportunities to be creative and take ownership of their reading.

7. Contextualizing English Instruction to Focus on Environmental Issues

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

   This session, "Contextualizing English Instruction to Focus on Environmental Issues," offers teaching techniques to situate language learning within local, environmental settings and demonstrates how to use authentic materials to connect local to global ecological concerns for learners of all ages and proficiency levels.

8. English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 2

   Format(s): Text

   Find strategies for listening to diverse English voices through podcasts … learn how to contextualize teacher training through needs analysis … read ideas on working with upper-class students as teaching assistants (TAs) … organize a “writing picnic” … get to know an English teacher in Slovenia … use “bear with superpowers” to introduce students to debating … and much more.

9. English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 4

   Format(s): Text

   Among the topics in this issue: helping students make connections between the texts they read and their lives … awareness of and use of inclusive language … improving English proficiency in professional training … describing objects in a fun, interactive way … practicing speaking through collaboration and scaffolding … a vibrant teacher and school in northern Senegal … and much more.

10. The Alphabet Song

    In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text, Image / Poster / Maps

    The Alphabet Song teaches the English language alphabet. Poster included.

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