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Classes of more than 100 students are a fact of life in many parts of the world. Here are some general ideas that can help you to get the most out of your class, regardless of size.

Using Content and Tasks to Address Grammar More Effectively

by Sara Gramley and Heather Mehrtens

Learn how to use content- and task-based instruction to address grammar with your ELLs. Lessons and worksheets included.

Guided Research: Good Questions Inspire More Than Answers

by Wendy L. McBride

Guide students at any level through the arduous task of producing an interesting and well-written research paper.

TESOL Statement on Immigration Executive Order

Last week, the President of the United States issued a series of executive orders that have a direct impact on TESOL professionals, their students, and their communities. TESOL International Association has issued a public statement strongly opposing these executive orders.

Quick Tip: 10 Activities for Extra Listening Practice

by Hall Houston

Repeating listening input is one of the best ways to increase listening comprehension skills with your language students, but it's easy to get trapped using the same activities again and again. Try these short, easy-to-set-up listening activities with your ELLs today.

Letter to President Trump: TESOL submits priorities to the Presidential Transition Team.

TESOL Governance Restructuring: A blog by TESOL President Dudley Reynolds cover the long-term view of the TESOL governance restructuring.

Joint Statement on International Students and IEPs: TESOL, EnglishUSA, and UCIEP issue a statement in support of international students and intensive English programs (IEPs) in the United States.

myTESOL: Your ELT World—Connected. Grow your professional network, share resources with colleagues, & get feedback in real-time.

TESOL Convention 2017

Registration is open for the 2017 TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo in Seattle, Washington USA. Check out these professional development opportunities:

Are you a Self Published Author?: We are making space for you on the Expo Floor in Seattle. Check out the 2017 Self Published Author Pavilion Form for more details.
Pre- and Postconvention Institutes: In-depth workshops on content-based instruction, literacy development, pronunciation, writing, and more.

TESOL Professional Development: Take advantage of all TESOL has to offer for your professional growth; sign up for one of these online, blended, or in-person TESOL programs today!

Grammar 1. Phrasal Structures: Gain the confidence to discuss grammar and create sample lessons. Online course. (Begins 20 February)
Grammar 2. Multiclause Structures: Learn the skills necessary to teach complex grammatical structures. Online course. (Begins 20 February)
TESOL Training of Trainers: Take action to revitalize your continuing professional development program! Online course. (5 April)
TESOL Core Certificate Program: Jump-start your ELT career with this blended learning experience. Earn CEUs. (Apps due 14 April)
Separating Difference From Disability: Explore specific issues in assessment, intervention, and identification. Online course. (17 April)
ELT Leadership Management Certificate: Gain the tools to become an effective leader. Online program. (24 April)
TESOL/TIRF Research Symposium: Monterey, California, USA. Researchers of all levels welcome! Register by 1 April to save. (2-3 June)

Article: Online Activities for More Engaged Students (EFL Magazine)

Call for Papers: Research Initiative on Supporting Dual Language Learner Success in Superdiverse Early Childhood Programs (Migration Policy Institute)

Commentary: Teachers Must Be Partners in Shaping Education Policies (EdSource)

Report: Equity and ESSA: Leveraging Educational Oportunity Through the Every Student Succeeds Act (Learning Policy Institute)

Framework: Global and Cultural Competency (U.S. Department of Education)

Issue Brief: Immigration Post-Election Q & A: DACA Students, "Sanctuary Campuses," and Institutional or Community Assistance (American Council on Education)

Resource Guide: Ensuring Education for All Students (U.S. Department of Education)

Blog: U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Serving Immigrants (National Skills Coalition)

English Language Instructors; Australian College of Kuwait; Kuwait

Academic Development Editor; EF Education First; Shanghai, China

ESL Instructor (Noncredit Program), Career-Track ESL 2017; MiraCosta College; Oceanside , California

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