Site Search | American English

Weaving the Web into an EAP Reading Program

In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

The authors share their experiences developing Internet reading activities for their students in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. The authors chose reading material found on the Internet that was authentic, up-to-date, and would increase student interest and motivation to learn English. The authors share practical considerations as well as their experience adapting laboratory activities to increase student autonomy along with other lessons learned in the process of using Internet reading materials.

Teaching Story without Struggle: Using Graded Readers and Their Audio Packs in the EFL Classroom

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

The authors developed the Bimodal Narrative Approach (BNA), which expands the extensive reading approach by adding listening activities. The authors, who used this approach with teacher trainees, outline the use of a graded reader novel and audio pack in BNA reading and listening classes. Video-based activities and evaluation are also discussed.

Poetry Corner: Reading and Reacting to a Michigan Poem

In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 4 Format(s): Text

“Poetry Corner: Reading and Reacting to a Michigan Poem” consists of activities targeting reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills using a Michigan poem called “How Is It That the Snow,” written by poet Robert Haight, who lives in Michigan.

Integrating Reading and Writing for Effective Language Teaching

In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

This article discusses an integrated reading and writing course for first-year college EFL. The author of the article developed this course to address student difficulty in balancing multiple issues in writing. The course aimed to teach writing as a process. The author shares key components of the course such as reading and writing requirements and in-class activities.

Skim, Scan, Run! An Active Approach to Developing Reading Macroskills

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

This session, "Skim, Scan, Run! An Active Approach to Developing Reading Macroskills," shares a dynamic way to get students out of their seats—in both virtual and face-to-face settings—as they collaborate and communicate with classmates during a reading race that involves a variety of texts.

Instructional Enhancements to Improve Students' Reading Abilities

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

This article offers five instructional enhancements that help students become better readers. These classroom practices coincide with five key elements of EFL reading instruction: “extensive practice and exposure to print,” “commitment to building student motivation,” “attention to reading fluency,” “vocabulary building,” and “comprehension skills practice and discussion.”

Fostering Student Motivation: Self-Directed Learning with the "Reading Train"

In: Teacher's Corner: Fostering Student Motivation Format(s): Text

This week’s teaching tip demonstrates how to use a combination of student choice, friendly competition, fun visuals, and rewards to motivate students to read more in English.

Four Skills: Reading Resources

Format(s): Text

List of English reading resources.

Readers’ Guide

In: English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 4 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.

Reader's Guide

In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 1 Format(s): Text