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1. Beyond the Plagiarism Checker: Helping Nonnative English Speakers (NNESs) Avoid Plagiarism

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article gives detailed practical suggestions for helping students recognize and avoid plagiarism, use paraphrasing and summarizing effectively, incorporate direct quotes into their writing, and cite sources. 

2. Using Comics in the English Language Classroom

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

   This webinar demonstrates the universality of comics for any language classroom, showing how multi-skill comic activities can be used with students of all ages and ability levels.

3. Lesson Planning 101: Mapping Activities for a Clear Path to Learning

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

   This webinar teaches participants to create "road map" classroom activities.

4. Appropriateness in Terms of Address

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson focuses on increasing student awareness of troubles caused by inappropriate choice of address forms.

5. How to Set Up Oral Homework: A Case of Limited Technology

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses the benefits and challenges of having students complete oral homework as a way to practice speaking skills. The author explains the technology necessary as well as steps to follow when using this type of homework when designing a course. Also provided is a detailed list of assignments that can be completed orally (as an individual or in a group) and how a teacher can give feedback on this work and keep records.

6. Using Progressive I-Can Statements to Promote Learner Confidence in Writing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Language learners may sometimes feel shy and unsure of their abilities and may not be able to see what they are able to do. The authors found that writing I-can statements (e.g., I can write the names of foods in English) can be a good way to build confidence. Students use their I-can records to assess their own progress. The authors offer a starting point for teachers by presenting ideas for tasks such as copying words, writing signs, and writing about the weekend.

7. Teaching Beyond the Test: A Method for Designing Test-Preparation Classes

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Test-preparation classes that focus on skills will benefit students beyond the test by developing skills they can use at university. This article discusses the purposes of various tests and outlines how to design effective test-prep classes. Practice activities included.

8. Building Your Toolkit: Steps and Strategies for Teaching Academic Writing

   Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar, Building Your Toolkit: Steps and Strategies for Teaching Academic Writing, provides participants with five specific steps and several strategies they can use in teaching academic writing in their own contexts.

9. Implementing Peer Assessment in Project-Based Learning

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

   This session, "Implementing Peer Assessment in Project-Based Learning," discusses how to prepare for and conduct peer assessment during PBL so that learners can provide constructive, validating, and encouraging feedback to their classmates.

10. Teaching Today's Learners: Oral Error Correction and Writing Effective Assessments

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

    This webinar "Teaching Today's Learners: Oral Error Correction and Writing Effective Assessments" gives practical tips and strategies how and when to correct oral errors.

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