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1. Voice of America Special English: Arts & Entertainment

   Format(s): Website

   Arts and Entertainment news articles and corresponding audio for English language learners.

2. Smithsonian for Educators

   Format(s): Website

   Links to educator pages from the Smithsonian museums such as the American Art Museum and the Portrait Gallery.

3. Voice of America Special English: Education

   Format(s): Website

   Articles and corresponding audio related to education for English language learners.

4. Literature and Language

   Format(s): Website

   Language arts resources including reading, literature, and poetry. Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE).

5. Voice of America's Special English: Business

   Format(s): Website

   Articles and corresponding audio related to business for English language learners.

6. ‘The Classroom’: Science & Technology

   Format(s): Website

   Articles, corresponding audio, and lesson plans on science and technology, produced by Voice of America.

7. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

   Format(s): Website

   Information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.

8. Environmental Student Center

   Format(s): Website

   The Environmental Protection Agency provides information, games, videos, quizzes, and short films for students.

9. GoEnglish.Me: A VOA English Software Program

   Format(s): Video, Website

   Interactive, task-based American English learning program produced by Voice of America.

10. Translation and Foreign Language Reading Comprehension: A Neglected Didactic Procedure

    In: English Teaching Forum 2006, Volume 44, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    In reviewing views on the use of L1 in L2 classrooms, the author argues for the benefits of using L1. The author argues for the benefits of written translation activities based on the ideas that translation uses authentic materials, is interactive, learner-centered, and promotes learner autonomy. The author also argues that written translation activities can be used as a post-reading activity to check learners’ reading comprehension and provide items for future tests. A sample activity is given and suggestions are discussed.

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