Try This: Current Events

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 3 with abstract colors

Using news in the classroom keeps students aware of events happening in local, national, and international communities, and it promotes critical thinking. This activity helps students become more aware of issues and events in the news to motivate them to have further discussions with classmates, family, or members of the community. 

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Amy Hanna

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Teachers Reading Speaking Integrated Skills Critical Thinking Community
Cover of English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 3 with abstract colors

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Cover of English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 3 with abstract colors

English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 3

Find tips for conducting an ELT workshop, starting a community-based English club, and making sense of English homework.