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1. Classroom Techniques: - English for Fools

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a lesson that can be used on April Fool’s day to bring humor to the classroom. The writer explains how the translation of proverbs about fools can be used for a discussion and offers ideas about the teaching of these proverbs, such as exploring themes or looking at the definition of “fool” in each saying.

2. Maximizing the Benefits of Project Work in Foreign Language Classrooms

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

   There are many benefits to using project work in the classroom, such as student autonomy, increased content knowledge, and motivation. This article gives ten steps for structuring project activities to maximize these benefits, using a case study on project-based learning in an English preparatory program in Turkey. Also included are recommendations for writers on how to include project-based learning in their materials.

3. Classroom Techniques: Some Communicative Activities Based on Overhead Projectors

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

   This article offers sample activities that use an overhead projector. These activities encourage students to use the target language while recalling information they have already learned. Activities include making shapes on the projector for discussion, manipulating objects to practice prepositions, and creating dialogues.

4. Discussion Questions for "Bessie Dreaming Bear" by Marnie Walsh

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This is a column containing discussion questions for a poem, and suggestions for pre-writing, writing, and post-writing activities.

5. Discussion Questions for "Moonflowers" by Karma Larsen

   In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This is a column containing discussion questions for a poem, including literal comprehension questions, inference and figurative language questions, evaluation, experience, and appreciation questions.

6. Board Game: Would You Rather?

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Board Games Format(s): Text

   The board game "Would You Rather…Why?" gives students a chance to express their preferences on a num­ber of different topics. For this board game, you will find the downloadable game, game instructions, and game variations.

7. Board Game: Have You Ever? Oh, When?

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Board Games Format(s): Text

   The board game Have You Ever? Oh, When? Allows students to talk about their personal experiences while practicing the present perfect. For this board game, you will find the downloadable game, game instructions, and game variations.

8. Board Game: About Me

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Board Games Format(s): Text

   The board game About Me gives students a variety of prompts to talk about themselves. For this board game, you will find the downloadable game, game instructions, and game variations.

9. Board Game: What Do I Know About ...?

   In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Board Games Format(s): Text

   This board game allows students to share their knowledge about a variety of subjects. For this board game, you will find the downloadable game, game instructions, and game variations.

10. Board Game: Which One is Different? Why?

    In: Activate Games for Learning American English: Board Games Format(s): Text

    The board game Which One Is Different? Why? gives students an opportunity to debate which idea is different from the rest. For this board game, you will find the downloadable game, game instructions, and game variations.

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