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1. The Color Vowel Chart

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This is a powerful tool for teaching spoken English. It helps teachers incorporate pronunciation into lessons. Check out the chart, the teacher’s guide, and the webinar on how to teach with The Color Vowel Chart.

2. Nichole

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

   In this interview, Nichole talks about her week at high school and her plans to study photography in college.

3. The First Americans: A Brief History The National Museum of the American Indian Preserving Native Languages and Cultures References, Glossary, and Websites of Interest

   In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 4 Format(s): Text

   This article introduces the history of Native Americans, including accomplishments in building, in social organization, and in art. The article discusses religion and cultural beliefs and the devastating effects that the arrival of Europeans had on Native Americans. The article includes sections on current developments as well, such as the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian and efforts to preserve native cultures and languages. The final section addresses the past practice of forcing children to leave their community to go to boarding schools.

4. James

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

   In this interview, James talks about his classes at school, his family, and his plans for college.

5. Annenberg Learner

   Format(s): Website

   Annenberg Learner focuses on both the teacher and student as learners. The Annenberg Learner website offers lesson plans and activities for English learners.

6. Caleb

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

   Caleb talks about his school trip to Disney World.

7. Spin One's Words

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This resource contains idioms related to time.

8. Walker

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

   In this interview, Walker talks about volunteering, Boy Scouts, and being on his high school swim team.

9. Haley

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

   Haley is on the school swim team and also coaches a swim team. She talks about her busy schedule in this interview.

10. Exploring Generational Culture through Oral Histories

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

    This session, "Creating a Positive Classroom Community," explains how to successfully foster relationships among learners to create a sense of purpose and belonging in the classroom, resulting in greater student participation and rapport.

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