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1. The Time is Now

   In: American Rhythms Format(s): MP3

   Travis Haddix’s song 'The Time is Now' is another soul-searching examples of blues music. Download this song or listen online.

2. Oh What Fun! Learning English with O'Henry

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Website

   In this webinar, explore ways to help students learn language, culture through a collection of O. Henry’s most famous short stories.

3. "What was it about?" Supporting Text Retelling and Response

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

   This session, ""What was it about?" Supporting Text Retelling and Response," discusses the importance of scaffolding techniques in post-reading tasks and showcases a tool, the story retelling wheel, which provides support for learners while giving them opportunities to be creative and take ownership of their reading.

4. Past Issues of English Teaching Forum

   Browse online English Teaching Forum issues and articles dating back to 2001. To find a particular article or issue, search the past issues by year.

5. What do you think? Requesting Responses from Professors

   In: Teaching Pragmatics Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   This lesson in Teaching Pragmatics aims to help students develop appropriate written request strategies.

6. What Mary Shelley Never Wrote: Using Basic Computer Skills to Enhance Student Writing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article describes an inspired, well-managed process writing class project for intermediate language learners. The author used Mary Shelley’s book Frankenstein as a creative writing tool in class to develop writing and computer skills. Students read and discussed the book. Working in a collaborative format, students wrote a short story sequel to the novel and offered revision advice in a workshop format. The sequels were then compiled and shared with beginner language learners. The author pointed out that the sense of audience was also established with this project.

7. English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1

   Format(s): Text

   A Postcard from America from the writer Robert Olen Butler is the feature article of this issue and is accompanied by an integrated skills lesson plan. Other articles cover the areas of vocabulary, error correction, portfolios, writing, and authentic video.

8. Communication Practice vs. Pattern Practice or A Live Teacher Is Absolutely Necessary

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

   This article, originally published in 1971, posits that the main goal of language learning is communication and that classroom work should concentrate on developing students’ communication skills. Communication-practice drills are presented and discussed.

9. My Classroom: Ecuador (Galápagos Islands)

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Learn how Sandra Urgilez meets the challenges of transitioning to online teaching while incorporating content and issues relevant to her students in the unique environment in which they live and learn.

10. Chapter 2: Controversial Issues in Gene Research

    In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

    This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the issues surrounding the Human Genome Project.

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