English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 1
Article
Resource Collection
The popular hobby of knitting is the feature topic of this issue. A new section, Classroom Activities, offers three stand-alone activities related to the theme of knitting. Other articles discuss insights to help language learners, using The Simpsons in EFL classes, multilingualism as a resource in the language classroom, and integrating extensive reading with writing tasks.
Downloadable Resources
| File | Format | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49_1_1_editors_note.pdf | 252.3kb | Download |
Resources In This Collection
Many EFL students are already multilingual, but they may not realize the strengths they bring to language learning. This article calls on instructors to help students develop language awareness and guide them to find ways to apply what they know about language. The author shows how this process occu
Author:
Joyce Milambiling
Assets
Showing 1 of 1
49_1_4_milambiling-1.pdf
pdf293.03kb
This section presents three stand-alone learning activities related to the theme of knitting. A lesson for upper beginners uses the topic of knitting to teach clothing-related vocabulary. A lesson for intermediate learners uses an essay on knitting circles for a paragraph-ordering activity. An advan
Author:
Katie Ryan
Assets
Showing 1 of 1
49_1_7_classroom-activities-1.pdf
pdf277.35kb
This article on knitting is written for learners. Knitting has become increasingly popular among young Americans. The article includes the history of knitting, reasons why people knit, new trends such as “yarn bombing” and eco-friendly knitting, and a discussion of popular knitting websites and blog
Author:
Phyllis McIntosh
Assets
Showing 1 of 1
49_1_6_feature-article.pdf
pdf1.39mb
An EFL instructor shares ideas on classroom practice after participating in an intensive language program. The author discusses L1 use in the classroom as well as the importance of pronunciation instruction. The article also includes tips on acquiring vocabulary and reasons why pair and group work a
Author:
Frances Westbrook
Assets
Showing 1 of 1
49_1_2_westbrook.pdf
pdf124.03kb
This article informs instructors about blending reading logs into writing tasks. Several benefits are discussed, including clarifying objectives of reading and providing opportunities to respond to reading, building critical literacy, and monitoring student progress. The article describes how to dev
Author:
Tatiana Lyutaya
Assets
Showing 1 of 1
49_1_5_lyutaya.pdf
pdf257.64kb
“Silent Letters” expands on the silent “K” in knitting, giving students practice with silent letters. The activity requires students to fill in missing words from a dialogue on the topic of knitting. Some letters of the missing words are provided.
Group size:
Individual Work
Assets
Showing 1 of 1
49_1_8_lighter-side.pdf
pdf50.68kb
