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Using a Case Study in the EFL Classroom

In: English Teaching Forum 2019, Volume 57, Number 4 Format(s): Text

Case studies give students the opportunity to put their knowledge (including their English skills) to use in solving a problem and/or taking action about an issue. The author provides specific advice and works through a sample case study.

Digital Age Pedagogy: Easily Enhance Your Teaching Practice with Technology

In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 3 Format(s): Text

The author describes a wide range of technology tools that language teachers and learners can use and offers tips on getting started and making the most productive use of the tools. Tech tools are becoming more plentiful and essential, and the article is a useful resource for teachers, whether they teach in person or virtually.

Derik Nelson: Exchange Our World

In: ENGLISH LANGUAGE THROUGH LYRICS Format(s): MP3, Text

We have created lesson plans and a video series to use in the classroom. Download all lesson materials under resources. This collection from American English provides fun new ways of teaching and learning English. Use these files in conjunction with the song in this language package for an integrated teaching experience. Genre: Country, Pop, Rock

Question Practice: The Personal-Assistant Mock Job Interview

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

Would you like to give your students practice in generating and asking questions—and finding creative ways to answer them? Author Terence McLean describes a job-interview activity that is light-hearted and fun, yet gives students serious language practice, motivates them, and requires them to think creatively and critically. The activity also helps students prepare for the real-life job interviews they will have in the future.

Let Them Play: Board Games for Language Practice

In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 1 Format(s): Text

Authors Kevin McCaughey and Rick Rosenberg demonstrate techniques for using board games to stimulate student-centered language practice that is flexible, productive, engaging, and fun. The article includes tips for efficient game play and for using games with a variety of levels and class sizes. The authors show that playing board games for language practice can be educational AND entertaining.

Hey, Little Minivan

In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

The Texas-based bluegrass-folk group Austin Lounge Lizards sing about the passing of time and of our young years, and the new responsibilities that come with having a family.

Into the Garden

In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

This song is an example of folk and Americana music, which has a broad range of musical influences - from folk, country and blues to rock & roll and bluegrass.

Teaching Pre-service Teachers How to “See”: The Importance of Guided Observations

In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 4 Format(s): Text

The author presents the “Guided Observation Model,” designed to help pre-service teachers link what they see and hear as they observe other teachers with the methodology they have learned, getting maximum benefit from observations they conduct and “develop their understanding of language-teaching pedagogy.”

Formative Assessments: Part 1

In: Teacher's Corner: Collecting and Using Data Format(s): Text

This month’s Teacher’s Corner will examine ways to ensure your students have learned the target content. In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we look at formative assessments to use in your classroom.

Teacher's Corner: Online Learning

Format(s): Text

The Teacher’s Corner this month is all about online learning. This week, we will define terms common in the field of online learning and investigate the pros and cons of using online learning as part of our classroom practice.