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1. Caleb

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

   Caleb talks about his school trip to Disney World.

2. The Challenge of Spelling in English

   In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article addresses the topic of spelling in American English. It discusses the popularity of spelling contests in American schools, and then explains why spelling is so hard. The author then argues how important it is to understand these factors to improve spelling accuracy. The article concludes by identifying the difficulties of language learning and implications for English teaching.

3. English Clubs: Introducing English to Young Learners

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article introduces an approach taken in Tunisia to introduce English as a foreign language to children in primary school classrooms. The author states that in Tunisia, children in primary schools are first taught Arabic and then French. The government does not want to overburden the students with English learning. Then, the author describes in detail the approach of an English club, including the materials and staff members and their training. The article concludes with a list of recommendations based on the Tunisian approach.

4. Practicum: Microteaching for Non-Native Speaking Teacher Trainees

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   In situations where it is not possible for trainees to practice teaching in local schools, teaching short lessons to their peers—called microteaching--can provide beneficial experience and feedback to teachers-in-training. The article includes guidelines for presenters, observers, and teacher trainers as well as a sample practicum class schedule and microteaching lesson. Students experience microteaching both in small groups and with the whole class.

5. Sue

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

   In this Teens Talk interview, Sue talks about balancing playing basketball and volleyball with her schoolwork.

6. Hot Potatoes Activity-Making Software

   In: Teacher's Corner: Technology Format(s): Text

   This week’s focus is Hot Potatoes, an online software used to create classroom activities.

7. Conditionals & Infinity of Purpose: Life Aboard the Space Station

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

   In this week’s activity, students practice the second conditional with infinity of purpose in order to write a letter for a job. What job? Astronaut!

8. Making Listening Fun

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

   Listening is an important skill for English language learners to master. This week’s Teacher’s Corner will look at some easy ideas to make listening activities fun!

9. My Classroom: Mauritius

   In: English Teaching Forum 2022, Volume 60, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Danielle Zélin runs her own school, the Language Mood English Club, and incorporates the surroundings (beach, forest, community) on the island of Mauritius in her teaching. The article describes Danielle’s approach to teaching, the many projects she oversees and takes part in, and the island’s lively, multi-lingual environment.

10. 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.

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