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1. Countering Disinformation Discourse in the English Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Adam Mastandrea presents strategies for helping students recognize, analyze, and counter disinformation, using authentic examples to illustrate the approach. Incorporating aspects of media literacy and critical thinking, the author argues that the strategies strengthen language learning while also enabling learners to counter disinformation online.

2. C.A.R.E.: A Methodological Framework for Using Pop Songs in the EL2 Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Author Harald Spann explains the C.A.R.E. framework to support “planning and teaching pop-song lessons in different learning contexts.” Using the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun” as an anchor, the author provides numerous examples of how teachers can apply the framework (covering creativity, analysis, response, and English) for multiple purposes.

3. English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 3

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   This issue features gardening. The academic articles are about content-based instruction, approaches to language learning technologies, building fluency through repeated reading, and an "Eyes on English" campaign.

4. Teaching Vocabulary to English Teacher Trainees

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Non-native English-speaking teachers in a foreign context will sometimes experience difficulty with the words used in their training courses. This article presents a six-step method for helping these teachers learn new, relevant vocabulary. The method is effective but does not require a large amount of class time. Once words have been selected, individual students are each given a word for which to create a word profile. Presentation and review follows.

5. Helping Metaphors Take Root in the EFL Classroom

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

   This article explores why metaphors challenge learners and presents ways to incorporate metaphors into EFL instruction to help learners understand figurative speech.

6. English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 2

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   Cars are the focus of the feature article, Classroom Activities, and The Lighter Side in this issue.

7. Minimizing the Chaos through Cooperative Classroom Management

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses techniques for organizing large classes to allow smooth transitions from whole-class discussions to individual and group work.

8. English Teaching Forum 2014, Volume 52, Number 3

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   Is a dog really a person’s best friend? In this issue, dogs are the subject of the feature article, classroom activities, and The Lighter Side.

9. English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 1

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   Learn about effective techniques for using models in the writing classroom and more.

10. English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 2

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    Discover interactive techniques to improve learners’ reading fluency and much more.

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