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1. Notes for Teachers

   In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): Text

   This section includes a table of contents, information about the project, and how teachers can use these comics in their classrooms.

2. Introduction

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): E-book, Text

   The interviews in American Teens Talk! give learners a view into the lives of adolescents in the U.S. Through the written and audio format of the interviews, learners are able to increase their vocabulary, practice their reading and listening skills, engage in discussions, and learn more about U.S. culture.

3. Possible Activities

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   The interviews in American Teens Talk! give learners a view into the lives of adolescents in the U.S. Through the written and audio format of the interviews, learners are able to increase their vocabulary, practice their reading and listening skills, engage in discussions, and learn more about U.S. culture.

4. 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.

5. Strategic Corrective Feedback in the EFL Classroom

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

   This session, “Strategic Corrective Feedback in the EFL Classroom,” examines how teachers can thoughtfully select and apply corrective feedback techniques that can help students produce more accurate language output.

6. Drama-Based Activities to Improve Student Confidence and Motivation

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

   This session, "Drama-Based Activities to Improve Student Confidence and Motivation," shares fun, confidence-building, evidence-based drama techniques that can be applied in any EFL classroom setting!

7. Supporting Language Learning Using Smithsonian Online Museum Resources

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text

   This webinar explores strategies for finding and using visual resources to tell a story.

8. 'Hey Kids! Let’s Put on a Show!' Theater in the English Language Classroom

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

   This webinar, "Hey Kids! Let's Put on a Show! Theater in the English Language Classroom,” focuses on how to use theater in the classroom--from developing short, theater-based activities to putting on a student show.

9. Podcasting in the Classroom

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

   This webinar explores an alternative solution to the challenge of providing students enough speaking and listening time in the class.

10. Creating a Positive Classroom Community

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

    This session, "Creating a Positive Classroom Community," explains how to successfully foster relationships among learners to create a sense of purpose and belonging in the classroom, resulting in greater student participation and rapport.

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