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1. The Lighter Side: The Write Stuff

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Do you like puzzles and words? Then check out this English Teaching Forum crossword puzzle.

2. English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 1

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   The popular hobby of knitting is the feature topic of this issue. A new section, Classroom Activities, offers three stand-alone activities related to the theme of knitting plus other articles.

3. English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 2

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   Fishing, a hobby for people of all ages, sets the theme for this issue. Contributor articles explore promoting genre awareness in the EFL classroom, establishing textual authority and separating voices in referencing.

4. Promoting Genre Awareness in the EFL Classroom

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The author introduces genre awareness, a concept from ESP (English for Specific Purposes) and EAP (English for Academic Purposes), and relates it to its potential use in the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classroom. She explains genre awareness as the ability to use the communication tool that is most appropriate for the purpose and audience. She recognizes several challenges to using genre awareness curriculum in the EFL classroom. Finally, she presents several useful genre awareness classroom exercises.

5. 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.

6. English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 4

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   Find tips for creating a bilingual thematic vocabulary workbook … assessing assessments … integrating writing and speaking … releasing the power of the picture book … using identity to introduce intercultural communicative competence skills … and much more.

7. English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1

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   This issue offers advice for accommodating students with learning disabilities, helping learners visualize texts, and using movie dubbing to aid students’ pronunciation, along with tips for understanding fast speech, creating interesting multiple-choice questions, teaching narrative elements … and much more.

8. English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 4

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   Among the topics in this issue: helping students make connections between the texts they read and their lives … awareness of and use of inclusive language … improving English proficiency in professional training … describing objects in a fun, interactive way … practicing speaking through collaboration and scaffolding … a vibrant teacher and school in northern Senegal … and much more.

9. A Call to Service

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article is an introduction to the full length interview with Dr. James Alatis, who has been referred to as "the father of TESOL." The introduction highlights the benefits of TESOL professionals volunteering to serve in organizations that provide training and networking for others in the field.

10. Good Teaching is Timeless

    In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

    The author provides an introduction to three of the articles reprinted in this volume by framing them as what effective teachers have been doing through time and must continue to do.

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