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1. Teacher's Corner: Listening

   Format(s): Text

   These “Teacher’s Corner” activities are inspired by a framework for thinking about listening instruction presented in Beth Sheppard’s 2014 “Practical Activities for Balanced Listening Instruction” webinar, part of the Shaping the Way We Teach English webinar series.

2. Teaching Techniques: Nouns on the Job Market - An Approach for Recognizing Noun Position

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   Using the employment analogy provides a fun and memorable way to help students relate to this sentence-level grammatical concept.

3. Fostering Student Motivation: Reflecting on Teacher Experiences and Building Awareness of Motivation-Related Factors

   In: Teacher's Corner: Fostering Student Motivation Format(s): Text

   This month’s Teacher’s Corner will examine ways teachers can positively impact student motivation. Begin with this reflection activity about language learning.

4. Publish, Don't Perish: Ten Tips

   In: English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to identifying the hidden rules and explicating the sometimes intimidating world of publishing.

5. Teacher's Corner: Education Trends and Issues in the World Today

   Format(s): Text

   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will explore four educational approaches designed to provide students more opportunities to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create in the classroom. This week, learn how to incorporate the 21st Century Skills into the English language classroom.

6. Teacher's Corner: Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities

   Format(s): Text

   English Language teachers interact with learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

7. Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Grammar

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar," addresses an integrated approach to teaching speaking, reading, listening, writing, and grammar skills. First, we will identify some challenges associated with combining language skill areas, and we will discuss options for overcoming these challenges. Next, we will explore how to develop and implement a variety of multi-skill instructional options including meaningful grammar activities, dynamic reading relays and jigsaws, interactive writing games, engaging speaking activities, and high-interest listening tasks. By the end of the session, participants will have developed a toolkit for conducting more interactive, learner-centered lessons that motivate students and hold their interest—teachers will be ready to adapt and use these innovative ideas immediately!

8. A Lot of Days Are Gone

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   The song "A Lot of Days Are Gone" from the American Rhythms album blends country music and rhythm & blues to express a typical country music theme. Download or listen online.

9. Further Down

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

   In the indie folk song "Further Down," singer Kris Gruen combines catchy lyrics with the soft sound of the acoustic guitar. Download the MP3 or listen online.

10. Localvore

    In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3, Text

    In the folk song Localvore, Zach Ladin sings about supporting local foods, businesses, and communities. Download the MP3 or listen online.

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