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In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 2 Format(s): Text

Three stand-alone language-learning activities related to the theme of spring.

Create to Communicate: Drawing

In: Create to Communicate: Art Activities for the EFL Classroom Format(s): Text

This section contains six lesson plans focusing on the simple present, simple past, information questions, imperatives, and prepositions of location focusing on beginner to intermediate proficiency levels.

Good Morning New Orleans

In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

Jazz musician Kermit Ruffins Louisiana sings about his native city of New Orleans, which is considered the birthplace of jazz music.

Communicative Grammar with Games for the Young Learne

In: American English Webinars Format(s): Video

This session, "Communicative Grammar with Games for the Young Learner," examines three lively, communicative grammar games that help build grammar competence and speaking confidence in children without them evening knowing it! In addition, we look at developmentally appropriate ways to focus on grammar. These grammar games can be adapted for all ages.

Fun with Weather

In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 2 Format(s): Text

This three-part weather-themed lesson for young learners connects weather, clothing, and feelings vocabulary. The target structures covered are: asking about the weather; comparing weather; using the modal auxiliary, should; and the question word, when. The lessons utilize all four skills and include such activities as going outside, singing, journaling, dressing a toy puppy, role play, and letter writing. Flashcards, riddles, a song, reading material, a listening script, and a sample letter are included.

Raggedy Ann Stories

Format(s): Text

Raggedy Ann Stories contains 13 short stories about the classic rag doll and her friends. Download the MP3 or listen online. Or download the MOBI or EPUB files for your e-reader.

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