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1. Teaching ESL Versus EFL

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The author argues for different teaching approaches in EFL vs. ESL settings. He points out the differences in student motivation and suggests how to select different activities for the two contexts (with examples of relevant activities). He gives guidelines for the appropriate role of L1 in each classroom, and explains how the two classroom cultures differ (for example, in term of the learning styles of the students). He argues that keeping in mind these differences will help educators make more effective decisions for their students.

2. Climbing Grammar Mountain: An Interactive Learning Experience

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a grammar game that is an enjoyable way for students to correct sentences. In Climbing Grammar Mountain, best suited for secondary and university students, learners compete in teams to “climb” a game board. They earn needed equipment in the form of sentences. If a student can correctly state whether a sentence is grammatical, s/he is able to proceed, with bonus points for correcting an incorrect sentence. The game board, sample sentences, and instructions for teachers and students are included along with suggestions for adaptations.

3. Channelling Children's Energy Through Vocabulary Activities

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

   In this article, the author shares vocabulary development activities for young learners. These activities channel students' energy and make learning more effective and fun. The author stresses the importance of giving young learners a good language-learning experience, and the challenges of teaching young learners who are not literate in their L1. The author describes six activities that allow learners to laugh, to move, and to make noise while learning vocabulary.

4. Classroom Activities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This section presents three stand-alone English language-learning activities related to motorcycles.

5. Bella

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

   Bella talks about being a part of glee (a group of students who sing and dance to songs) at her school.

6. Speed Pairs, a Spoken Exercise

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Learn how to use a highly adaptable technique called “Speed Pairs,” and see how it helps students practice targeted grammar structures..

7. TEACHING TECHNIQUES: Pair Counting to Improve Grammar and Spoken Fluency

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   In this Teaching Technique, learn how to help students improve their spoken grammar through pair counting.

8. Auctions to Reinforce Understanding

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

   This Teaching Technique describes a way to use an auction format to help students review content.

9. Teacher's Corner: Career Vocabulary

   Format(s): Text

   This month’s Teacher’s Corner explores the world of work and careers. Each week covers career-related vocabulary that students can use to find a career, interview for a job, or start a business.

10. Interview Vocabulary

    In: Teacher's Corner: Career Vocabulary Format(s): Text

    The beginning of any great new career starts with an interview. In the United States, the job interview is a chance for a company to see how the skills and personality of an applicant will fit their workplace.

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