A Postcard from America

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Cover photo of English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1

"A Postcard from America" from writer Robert Olen Butler briefly describes the history and cultural aspects of postcards. The author provides detail about several postcards in his personal collection. He values the images and the glimpses into people’s lives as written on the postcards. A glossary of terms and images of postcards accompany the article. Appropriate for high intermediate to advanced students.

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Robert Olen Butler

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Cover photo of English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1

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Cover photo of English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1

English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 1

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.