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1. Classroom Activities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This section presents two stand-alone language-learning activities with an autumn theme. 1. “How Are You, Jack-o-lantern?” is designed for students at the Upper Beginner level and can be used to build vocabulary related to emotions and encourage conversations based on them. 2.”The Incredible Shrinking Dialogue,” for students at the Upper Intermediate level and above, teaches students to analyze a text to find the most important ideas and gives students practice in paraphrasing, speaking, and performing.

2. Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary

   Format(s): Website

   The Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary is a useful resource for teachers and learners of English.

3. English Teaching Forum, Volume 60, Number 2

   Format(s): Text

   Find strategies for selecting and adapting open educational resources (OERs) ... responding to emergencies and student crises … using double-communication lines when teaching online … conducting peer collaboration and correction in writing with Big Paper … using group progress charts with young learners … and much more.

4. Poems About Life

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   What are the hopes and dreams of students from around the world? Read their poems and find out!

5. Theory and Research

   In: Teacher's Corner: Online Learning Format(s): Text

   To start this month’s Teacher’s Corner we will investigate the opportunities and pitfalls of online learning.

6. Week 1 - Reflecting on Hidden Cultural Rules (Part One)

   In: Integrating Critical Thinking Into The Exploration Of Culture Format(s): Text, Video

   This week’s Teacher’s Corner encourages students to think critically about the unspoken rules and expectations of different cultures.

7. Week 3 - Making Requests with Modals

   In: Teacher's Corner: Modals Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students learn the various ways to make requests using modals.

8. Poems About Nature

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Read poems that students from around the world wrote about nature. Download these student poems!

9. Vocabulary Practice Games

   In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article discusses the use of games in teaching vocabulary in language classrooms and describes how games can be an enjoyable part of this process. It offers nine games that can be used to teach words at different stages of the class.

10. Thanksgiving Day

    In: Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A. Format(s): Text

    Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. It is a day to gather with family and friends and enjoy a traditional meal. Learn about the history of this holiday and how people celebrate it today.

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