Although our students may attend orientations, they have difficulty retaining information about activities and services their university provides. This listening-speaking activity addresses interviewing, presenting, listening, and note-taking skills while students find out about a variety of services and activities available to them. The students learn in a fun and memorable way: by interviewing staff from the offices that offer these services and activities. Read More

State maps and free brochures are important tools for bringing technology and community into the adult language classroom because they empower nonnative-English-speaking adults to simultaneously explore beyond their neighborhoods and develop language. Read More

Social networking sites can be a powerful tool for engaging English language learners. This article examines how the site Goodreads can be used to encourage students to read and engage with other readers. Read More