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  1. Iditarod: The Annual Sled-Dog Race

    In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    “Iditarod: The Annual Sled-Dog Race “ is a reading text about “Iditarod” which is an annual sled-dog race that has been held in Alaska since 1973. It presents the meaning, origin, history, and importance of this race for Alaskan people. The article also provides information on past winners of the race.
  2. Bowling: Entertainment for All Ages

    In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text
    This feature article on bowling is written for learners. Bowling has changed in recent years and is growing in popularity once again. The article includes the history of bowling and recent trends, such as cosmic bowling, virtual bowling, efforts to make bowling appeal to kids and more. At the end of the article, readers will find bowling vocabulary, a list of related websites, and a section on “Bowling Basics.”
  3. The Lighter Side: Tenpins

    In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text
    “Tenpins” is a bowling-themed activity that requires learners to finish ten words that include the letters “ten."
  4. Classroom Activities

    In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text
    This section presents three stand-alone learning activities related to the theme of bowling. A game for upper beginners is useful for sentence formation and vocabulary review on any topic. Intermediate learners can practice with imperatives by giving and following instructions on how to bowl. The final activity asks intermediate learners to engage in focused listening or reading. Extension possibilities are included for each of the three activities.
  5. Health and Fitness

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 2 Format(s): Text
    The theme of health offers a variety of language-learning possibilities. This three-part lesson plan for young learners can be adapted to other audiences. It includes a reading, a dialogue, and a listening script. The first lesson asks learners to analyze lifestyle choices and give advice. The second lesson takes students to a sporting goods store, where they consider the language they need to talk with a sales clerk. The third lesson is about food choices, including ways to prepare foods. A follow-up activity researches how a famous athlete stays healthy.
  6. From da Vinci to Recumbent... Velocity and the Velocipede

    In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    This reading on bicycles is appropriate for intermediate to advanced students. The author traces the history of the bicycle back to the nineteenth century and describes major innovations in the technological development of bikes. Modern bicycle technology and impacts are also discussed. The article presents the etymology of the word bicycle and then offers translations into other languages, illustrating that in many cases a relationship to the root of the original word remains. Additional websites of interest are also included for further reading or follow up activities.
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.

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