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1. Harmonious Learning: Yoga in the English Language Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The author discusses the connection between yoga and language learning. Body position as well as visualization and guided imagery can introduce language in an enjoyable way. The lessons are modeled after a Total Physical Response (TPR) approach. The benefits of yoga in the classroom include reducing anxiety, helping students focus through silence, and embedding language in tasks. The author answers frequently asked questions and provides sample activities and suggested resources.

2. Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): E-book, MP3, Text, Video, Website

   This session, "Unleashing Your True Teaching Power: Interaction in Online Learning Environments," demonstrates how to engage learners in online environments by transforming traditional classroom tools.

3. English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 2

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   Continuing this year’s focus on American sports, the feature article in this issue is about lacrosse. A lesson plan called “Be a Good Sport” provides activities centering on lacrosse and on sportsmanship. Other articles in this issue discuss using films for intercultural training, differentiating between cooperation and collaboration in group work, and consciousness-raising and prepositions.

4. Content Spotlight: The Olympics

   “When I grow up, I want to be the best at sliding heavy stones on ice (also known as delivery in the sport of curling)!” Okay, so you’ve probably never heard a child say that. And, to many of us, devoting your life to a sport may seem extreme. So why does the world find the Olympics so fascinating? Well, sports give us the opportunity to come together peacefully and celebrate the human spirit. And there is no better example of this ideal than the Olympic Games. The Olympic Games teach us to dream big, to work hard to achieve our goals, and to excel to be the best.

5. Getting Students Into Pairs and Groups for Collaborative Learning - Part 2

   In: Teacher's Corner: Classroom Management Format(s): Text

   As we saw in last week’s Teacher’s Corner, the process of creating student groups doesn’t have to be boring! This week we will explore more ideas on how to create impromptu groups for collaborative learning activities and projects.

6. English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1

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   This issue includes articles on vocabulary, emotional intelligence and literature, reading and writing activities, and women in sports.

7. Lesson Plan: Baseball Stories, Cards,and Interviews

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

   This lesson plan offers an opportunity for students to practice their language skills and learn more about the sport of baseball. There are three activities (that will take at least one class period each) aimed at a variety of levels. Students create baseball cards of themselves and flash cards about the sport, and participate in interview role-plays as famous baseball players. Extension activities are included.

8. English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 1

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   The feature article in this issue is on snowboarding. A lesson plan, “Create Your Own Sporting Event,” continues the sporting theme. Other articles discuss professional development for teachers, writing for Wikipedia, grouping schemes for maximizing language learning, and teaching haiku writing.

9. English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 3

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   Speaking (and writing) about sports is the feature article in this issue. Other topics include materials development, speaking and listening online, teaching writing, and classroom techniques.

10. English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4

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    This issue has articles on communicative language teaching, project work, team teaching, interactive grammar, creative writing techniques, and a feature article on a popular American sport.

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