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1. Using Comics in the English Language Classroom

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

   This webinar demonstrates the universality of comics for any language classroom, showing how multi-skill comic activities can be used with students of all ages and ability levels.

2. Adapting Songs for Beginning Learners

   In: Teacher's Corner: Adapting Materials for Students' Levels Format(s): Text

   During week 2 of this month’s Teacher’s Corner, learn a fun way to adapt a song activity for beginner-level students.

3. Raggedy Ann Stories

   Format(s): Text

   Raggedy Ann Stories contains 13 short stories about the classic rag doll and her friends. Download the MP3 or listen online. Or download the MOBI or EPUB files for your e-reader.

4. Smithsonian Folkways: Tools for Teaching

   Format(s): Website

   Looking for more ways to use music to teach? Check out the Smithsonian Folkways website that has a section called “Tools for Teaching” with free lessons and activities for the classroom.

5. African Storybook

   Format(s): Text, Website

   Looking for reading material to teach young learners? These illustrated children’s stories are about the experiences of African children today. There are stories for different levels of English, and you can browse by level or type of story.

6. Story 13: York en Nueva York

   In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): MP3, Text

   The stories in Why English? Comics for the Classroom – written by teenagers and young adults – will appeal to learners of all ages. These stories provide an enjoyable opportunity to increase vocabulary, reading comprehension, listening, speaking, and writing.

7. Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs

   Format(s): Text

   This CD contains traditional American folk songs. Download songs, lyrics, posters, and activities. Watch a video to get teaching tips!

8. Voice of America's Interactive Learning: The Classroom Official Facebook Page

   Format(s): Website

   The Facebook Page of Voice of America Special English, a component of the interactive VOA experience.

9. I'm a Little Teapot

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

   This song describes a teapot and how it works. Poster included.

10. Hokey Pokey

    In: Sing Out Loud Children's Songs Format(s): MP3, Text

    This song in the Sing Out Loud Children's Songs collection emphasizes movement and parts of the body. Poster included.

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