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1. Library of Congress Teacher’s Page

   Format(s): Website

   Teaching the use of primary sources through interactive media, online professional development, and materials.

2. Teaching the World's Children: ESL for Ages Three to Seven

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses teaching English as a second language to very young learners. The authors talks about how important it is for children to have a wide variety of experiences when building language and literacy. The authors explain how the use of various environments, including learning centers, block centers, art or sand tables, writing areas, science and technology centers, and even libraries, can help shape the way a child learns language as well as improve other skills.

3. Politeness is More than "Please"

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Website

   This lesson teaches politeness strategies in English.

4. Greetings with a Difference

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson examines different ways of greeting people.

5. Spot the Problem!

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text

   This lesson aims to discuss and raise students’ awareness of pragmatic violations.

6. Discourse Markers Well and Oh

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson focuses on using the discourse markers well and oh for smoother discourse flow.

7. Making Contrasts in English

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson aims to help students learn how to make contrasts using intonation.

8. The Movable Class: How to Class-Manage for More Active and Healthful Lessons

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

   This article presents a wide range of creative ideas for getting your students up and moving around while they learn English.

9. English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 1

   Format(s): Text

   Hear and read about the blues! This issue's feature article on the history and culture of blues music has accompanying sound files. Other topics include teaching the present perfect progressive, ready-to-use methodology materials, tutorials, and reflective journals.

10. Letters to the Editor

    In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

    "Letters to the Editor" consists of suggested vocabulary, writing, and listening activities from three teachers around the world based on their experiences.

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