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1. Proverbs & Quotables: Using Very Short Texts in Language Learning

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

   This webinar demonstrates why and how to use short texts in the language classroom. Discover the usefulness of proverbs and actively take part in a range of activities based on very short texts. Watch the online webinar recording and or download the presentation.

2. Using Evidence in Academic Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism

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

   This webinar "Using Evidence in Academic Writing: Avoiding Plagiarism" will examine cultural assumptions about the definition of plagiarism and how external sources should be used in academic writing. We will explore how and why EFL/ESL students can benefit from explicit instruction on referencing sources to avoid plagiarism. The presenter will share several practical tips and classroom activities related to teaching quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

3. Trace Effects

   Format(s): Website

   Trace Effects is an English language video game for students. Learn English and explore American culture through puzzles, games, and adventures in an interactive world. If you would like to receive a copy of this game, please contact your Regional English Language Office: https://americanenglish.state.gov/support-near-you-regional-english-language-officer-relo

4. Teacher's Corner: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills

   Format(s): Text

   This month’s Teacher’s Corner provides ideas for incorporating critical thinking activities in your language classroom.

5. Teacher's Corner: Service Learning in the Language Classroom

   Format(s): Text

   In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we’ll examine ways that you can incorporate Service Learning strategies to get your students involved with experiential learning! During week 1, students will brainstorm community issues that they can help solve.

6. Poems About Places

   In: Teacher Resources Format(s): Text

   Learn about places – cities, provinces, villages, countries – that are special to the students who wrote poems about them. Read or download the poems!

7. Making Writing Fun

   In: Teacher's Corner: Making Learning Fun Format(s): Text

   Get creative with this week’s Teacher’s Corner! This activity is a fun way to encourage students to write in English.

8. Trend 3 - Digital Game Based Learning (DGBL)

   In: Teacher's Corner: Education Trends and Issues in the World Today Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we will explore ways we can take advantage of video games for the language classroom even when we do not play video games ourselves.

9. Alphabet Dance

   In: Teacher's Corner: Using Art in the English Language Classroom Format(s): Text

   Get your students moving! This week’s Teacher’s Corner is great for beginner level young learners. Learn how to use dance to reinforce English literacy skills—in particular, the alphabet.

10. Teacher's Corner: Phrasal Verbs

    Format(s): Text

    This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will explore phrasal verbs in specific contexts. Each week, we will present a new activity for students to practice phrasal verbs through inductive learning. This week, try our Phrasal Verb Game in your classroom!

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