The authors demonstrate the importance of understanding kinds of humor that differ across cultures and offer clear suggestions for teaching three kinds—verbal irony, memes, and satirical news—with examples that can help students develop humor competency and enhance their twenty-first-century skills, including digital and media literacy. Authors: John Rucynski, Jr. andContinue Reading
The author describes in detail a two-stage reading activity that incorporates authentic materials, task-based learning, and stations. The article includes ideas for adaptation and presents a number of further teaching applications. Author: Mina Gavell Format: Text Availability Task-Based Reading Activities Using Authentic Materials and Skills International Subscriptions: English Teaching ForumContinue Reading
The authors discuss the complexity of identifying learning disabilities in the English language classroom, then offer four methods of instruction to support students with learning disabilities, with clear descriptions of effective strategies, and provide an extensive list of useful resources. Author: Jimalee Sowell and Larry Sugisaki Format: Text Availability InternationalContinue Reading
This week’s Teacher’s Corner provides students with the opportunity to practice using phrasal verbs in an activity about New York City. LEVEL Intermediate to Advanced LANGUAGE FOCUS Reading, speaking (primary focus)Listening (secondary focus) GOALS During this activity, students will Practice speaking skills through a matching activity Practice reading skills andContinue Reading
