Lesson Plan: Speed Networking
by Sarah Sahr
So often, our beginner students just need enough language to get through day-to-day activities. This lesson allows for one-on-one conversations on day-to-day topics in a short amount of time. 
Self-Directed Learning Strategies For Adult ELLs
by Alexandra Dylan Lowe
Learn to implement this series of activities that encourages intermediate level students to design their own independent language-learning strategies. 
Poetry for English Language Learners
by Carol I. Bearse
Get ready for the U.S. National Poetry Month in April: Writing poetry with ELLs develops confidence and vocabulary, and connects to the background knowledge of their native countries. 

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Free Chapter: "Embracing the Challenges of Movie and Television Listening"
by Christopher Stillwell

Download this free chapter on using television and movies for listening from Teaching Listening: Voices From the Field, a book in the TESOL Classroom Practice series. This volume shares successful practices employed by teachers at different levels of education around the world for teaching listening. 

Association News
TESOL Advocacy Day 2012: Make sure your voice is heard! Register now.

TESOL International Convention
& English Language Expo 

 

 Keynote Speaker Online Discussion: Join TESOL 2012 keynote speaker Jun Liu for a free online discussion on the future of TESOL, 8-9 March. 

Win an iPad and Other Items: The English Language Expo in Philadelphia will feature daily prize drawings! Visit the Convention Website for a list of prizes and how to enter. 
TESOL Training of Trainers:  Strengthening English Language Programs online course, 9 Apr–20 May. Register before 30 March.
NCATE Workshop: Register by 15 March for the Workshop for NCATE National Recognition of TESOL Teacher Education Programs.
TESOL International Submits Comments: Read TESOL's comments on the ESEA reauthorization bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Resources
Blogging: Blogging as an ESL teaching tool.
Language Objectives: The key to effective content area instruction for English learners, from Colorín Colorado.
Report: "Exploring Approaches to Setting ELP Performance Criteria and Monitoring English Learner Progress," from the American Institutes for Research.
US$50,000 Award: Apply for the E Pluribus Unum Prize for Immigrant Integration by 15 March.

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