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1. Bianca

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

   In this interview, Bianca talks about philanthropy, family traditions, and her passions for Spanish, history, and business.

2. Jacob

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

   In this interview, Jacob talks studying for final exams and his plans for university and graduate school.

3. Gabriela

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

   Gabriela is a university student and discusses her major, her classes, and her family.

4. Language Anxiety & Classroom Dynamics: A Study of Adult Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses the characteristics and needs of adult foreign language learners in terms of the quality of the learning environment in the classroom. It tries to answer what classroom dynamics mean and whether teachers can control and shape it. The article discusses the sources of anxiety and inhibition in the classroom and presents the traits of good classroom dynamics that make the learning environment more relaxed and learner friendly.

5. Webinars: Reading & Writing

   Format(s): Text

   Webinars about reading and writing, from academic writing to comics.

6. Boost English Language Learning through a Camp Experience

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Authors Juanita Blackton and Alla McCaughey provide everything you need to plan and conduct a successful English Camp. Their how-to approach offers guidance for selecting a theme and language focus, getting started, setting a positive and inclusive tone, finishing on a high note, and more. You will find plenty of examples and tips, along with QR codes that lead to additional, ready-to-go materials you can use for a camp of your own.

7. Teacher's Corner – Teaching with Authentic Materials

   Format(s): Text

   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will discuss different types of authentic materials and the benefits and challenges of using them.

8. Discovering Grammar with Consciousness-Raising Tasks

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

   Introduces consciousness-raising task (CR tasks), which encourage students to notice characteristics and patterns related to form, meaning, and/or use while actively exploring the target grammar feature.

9. Teacher's Corner: Career Opportunities

   Format(s): Text

   In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we will provide students opportunities to practice English to learn about and practice pursuing job opportunities.

10. Teacher's Corner: Media Literacy

    Format(s): Text

    In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we present a series of activities that help to develop students’ critical thinking and media literacy skills. This week, learn how to help students think about commonly used news sources and characteristics of high-quality news.

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