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πŸ“š Materials Monday with Molodets!

This week’s featured resource in our American Culture series is: β€œWalking Tours in Washington, D.C.” πŸ›οΈπŸ‘Ÿ

Take your students on a virtual stroll through the U.S. capital as they explore famous landmarks, learn key vocabulary, and reflect on how cities tell stories through public spaces.

πŸ†“ Download this free resource from our website:
πŸ”— https://www.molodetsell.com/library
πŸ“‚ Find it in Module 2, Unit 5
Perfect for cultural discussions, reading practice, and classroom exploration!
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πŸŽ“ TeachingTipTuesday: Group Students with Purpose ✨

Make group work more effective and equitable with these intentional strategies:

β€’ Group by Interest or Skill Match students based on shared interests or complementary abilities to increase engagement.
β€’ Assign Clear Speaking Roles Define roles like facilitator, note-taker, or presenter to ensure balanced participation.
β€’ Rotate Roles Regularly Give students the opportunity to build new skills and avoid fixed group dynamics.
β€’ Plan Ahead, Stay Flexible Prepare your groupings in advance, but be ready to adjust based on student needs and classroom dynamics.
Why it matters: Purposeful grouping encourages students to participate more actively, collaborate more effectively, and take greater ownership of their learning. It helps ensure that every voice is heard and every student has a role to playβ€”leading to stronger engagement and better academic outcomes.

Smart Grouping = Better Output
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✨ Meet AE Live Webinar Presenter ✨

We are excited to welcome AE Live Webinar presenter, Heather Benucci! Heather has supported teacher education and outreach programs in Japan, the Balkans, Russia, and Brazil as an English Language Specialist.

Heather’s webinar, "Creative Grouping for Real Communication," will take place this week! Don’t miss the chance to learn strategies that make group work more purposeful, equitable, and effective.

πŸ”— Join on Zoom TOMORROW at 15:00 or 20:00 MSK here: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412
Participants who register in advance will also receive email reminders with links to pre-session readings and online discussions.

Register here: https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration
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πŸ“’ TODAY is the LAST DAY to apply!

Don’t miss your chance to join the 21st Century Skills Exchange Program happening March 7–21, 2026.

If you’re an English language educator, teacher educator, or curriculum/content designer working in Russia, this immersive two-week program will deepen your understanding of 21st Century Skills β€” collaboration, communication, and creativity β€” and provide practical strategies for your teaching practice.

Participants will also visit American classrooms and connect with global peers at the TESOL International Convention in Salt Lake City!

πŸ‘‰ Apply by the end of today : https://forms.gle/tii1imFgc71sL2kc7
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🚨 Join American English Live TODAY! πŸŒπŸ“š

The American English Live Series 23 kicks off TODAY! Don’t miss out on the first of six FREE professional development webinars designed especially for English language teachers, focusing on classroom management strategies.
Topics include elicitation techniques, self-regulated learning, graph literacy, growth mindset, and effective course beginnings.

πŸ—“ TODAY and every other Wednesday, Sept 10 – Nov 19
πŸ•— Sessions at 15:00 & 20:00 Moscow time

πŸ”— Join on Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412

Participants who register in advance will also receive email reminders with links to pre-session readings and online discussions.

Register here: https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration 

Whether you want to refresh your teaching skills or connect with educators worldwide, this series is for you. See you there!
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Today, we pause to honor the memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the bravery of the first responders, service members, and civilians who answered the call to help. Let us reflect on the resilience and unity that emerged from this tragedy.
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πŸ—£οΈπŸ› οΈ Materials Monday: What tools do you use to prompt students to speak?

Looking for creative ways to encourage oral output?

Try these engaging activities:

β€’ Elicitation Vocabulary Games β€” A student or group elicits a list of words from others based on a title concept, encouraging active participation and vocabulary recall.
β€’ Riddle Schmooze β€” β€œSchmooze” means to chat informally. A gapped schmooze activity gives students pieces to complete a communicative exchange, sparking natural conversation.
β€’ Monster Madness β€” Students draw monsters using only geometric shapes, then pair up, sit back-to-back, and describe their monsters to each other.

πŸ”— Learn more about these techniques and their advantages in this English Teaching Forum article: https://bit.ly/ToolsForActivatingMaterials 
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🌟 Join the RELO Fall Webinar – TOMORROW at 16:00 MSK! 🌟

Are you looking to connect with fellow educators? Don’t miss our upcoming RELO Fall Webinar β€” a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and engage!

 βœ… Meet the RELO Team β€” get to know the people behind the programs and how we can support your teaching journey. βœ… Explore Professional Development Opportunities β€” discover events, courses, and resources designed to help you advance your skills and classroom impact. βœ… Learn About Exciting Programs β€” find out about new initiatives and projects that can benefit you and your students. βœ… Live Q&A Session β€” Have questions? Get real-time answers and share your ideas.

πŸ”— Register here: https://bit.ly/45yg449
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🌟 Happening TODAY at 16:00 MSK! 🌟

Join the RELO Fall Webinar β€” an amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow educators.

βœ… Meet the RELO Team – get to know the people behind the programs and how we can support your teaching journey.
βœ… Explore Professional Development Opportunities – discover events, courses, and resources to boost your skills and classroom impact.
βœ… Learn About Exciting Programs – hear about new initiatives that can benefit you and your students.
βœ… Live Q&A Session – ask your questions, share your ideas, and get real-time answers.

πŸ”— Register here: https://bit.ly/45yg449
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πŸ›οΈ Constitution Day: Creating a Class Constitution

September 17 is Constitution Day in the United States
, marking the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. It's a day to reflect on democracy, rights, and civic responsibilityβ€”making it a meaningful theme for the English language classroom.
This free, adaptable lesson plan invites students to create their own Class Constitution, encouraging them to think about what they want their classroom to look like (actions), sound like (words), and feel like (values).

Students will:
βœ… Explore the purpose of a constitution βœ… Learn and use vocabulary related to rights and responsibilities βœ… Collaborate through speaking and writing βœ… Build a positive, inclusive classroom environment

This activity is ideal for building both language skills and a positive classroom community.
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πŸŽ“ Professional Development for English Teachers

Ready to make English your students’ favorite class?

Join Empowering Educators to Motivate Students with Donita Grissom β€” a practice-oriented, research-based course designed to help you:
βœ”οΈ Motivate students effectively βœ”οΈ Support social-emotional learning (SEL) βœ”οΈ Manage mixed-ability classrooms with ease βœ”οΈ Create engaging, low-anxiety learning environments
Each session offers ready-to-use activities, templates, and a clear β€œuse it Monday” plan to transform your teaching from day one.

πŸ”— Register here: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/3573682/
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πŸ”₯ Teaching Tip Thursday: Boost Communication with Think-Pair-Share Remix! πŸ”₯

Encourage your students to:
1️⃣ Think – Take a moment to silently reflect on a question or prompt to organize their thoughts. 2️⃣ Pair – Share their ideas with a partner, practicing active listening and building confidence. 3️⃣ Remix – Switch partners and repeat the sharing to refine and expand their ideas.
This simple strategy helps students build fluency through repetition, encourages elaboration, and promotes active peer interaction β€” perfect for any English classroom!
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πŸ“š #ForumFriday: Teaching Real-Life Decision-Making Through English

Looking for an engaging way to build critical thinking, budgeting vocabulary, and persuasive language skills in your classroom?

This article from English Teaching Forum presents a hands-on activity where students take on the role of decision-makers with a limited budget.

Their challenge: allocate funds to improve their college β€” will they choose to build a garden or upgrade the student lounge? πŸŒΏπŸ›‹οΈ
This scenario invites students to: βœ”οΈ Analyze needs and priorities βœ”οΈ Use persuasive language to justify their choice βœ”οΈ Practice teamwork, speaking, and writing in English βœ”οΈ Apply language in a real-world context
πŸ“ Perfect for project-based learning, this task also supports social-emotional skills like empathy, compromise, and responsibility.

πŸ“– Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4mRLt7K
πŸ“˜ Full journal issue: bit.ly/ETForum-63-2 

Bring language learning to life with meaningful, student-centered tasks!
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πŸ• Culture Share Saturday: Let's Talk Pepperoni Pizza! 

Did you know that pepperoni is one of the most iconic pizza toppings in the United States β€” but it’s actually an American invention?
While the word sounds Italian, pepperoni as we know it (a spicy, cured sausage) was developed by Italian-American butchers in the early 20th century.

Today, pepperoni pizza is a staple of American food culture β€” served at parties, school cafeterias, sports games, and family dinners.

πŸ—£οΈ Classroom Idea: Ask students:
β€’ What kinds of pizza are popular in Russia?
β€’ If you could invent your own "Russian pizza," what toppings would it have?
β€’ How do you eat pizza β€” with your hands, fork and knife, or something else?

Food is a great way to explore culture, compare traditions, and build vocabulary β€” all while making students hungry! πŸ˜„πŸ•
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✨ Meet AE Live Webinar Presenter ✨

We are excited to welcome the second AE Live Webinar presenter, Linh Phung!

Linh will be sharing her expertise as she leads the webinar, "Empowering Students: Techniques to Promote Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) in the Classroom."

Join the webinar to discover practical strategies that help students take ownership of their learning and build lifelong skills.

πŸ”— Join on Zoom on September 24 at 15:00 or 20:00 MSK here: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412

Participants who register in advance will also receive email reminders with links to pre-session readings and online discussions. Register here: https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your students and enhance your teaching toolkit!
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πŸš€ Teaching English for Academic Writing MOOC β€” Now Open for Enrollment! πŸ“

Ready to enhance your skills in teaching academic writing? This free, self-paced MOOC gives you the chance to explore different approaches, course types, and key components of academic writing instruction.
Whether you’re a teacher, tutor, or aspiring educator, this course is designed to help you succeed!

πŸ‘‰ Learn more and enroll today:
https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC
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🚨 Don’t miss the second session of American English Live Series 23! πŸŒπŸ“š

Join TODAY for Empowering Students: Techniques to Promote Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) in the Classroom β€” a FREE professional development webinar designed especially for English language teachers.
In this session, Linh Phung will share practical approaches to promote SRL in your classroomβ€”helping students build independence and lifelong learning skills.

πŸ—“ TODAY and every other Wednesday, Sept 10 – Nov 19
πŸ•— Sessions at 15:00 & 20:00 Moscow time
πŸ”— Join on Zoom here: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412
Participants who register in advance will also receive email reminders with links to pre-session readings and online discussions.

Register here: https://openenglishcommunity.org/page/registration
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πŸ“š Teaching Tip Thursday πŸ“š

Want to boost your students’ vocabulary in fresh, effective ways?

Check out this article from Edutopia: Doing It Differently: Tips for Teaching Vocabulary by Rebecca Alber.
Discover practical strategies that go beyond rote memorizationβ€”helping students truly understand and use new words in context!

Here are some key takeaways:
✨ Focus on deep understanding
✨ Use context-rich examples
✨ Incorporate multisensory techniquesβ€”visuals, gestures, and physical activities
✨ Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learner needs

πŸ”— Read more here: https://www.edutopia.org/blog/vocabulary-instruction-teaching-tips-rebecca-alber
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πŸš€ Friday with Virtual English Language Specialist Donita Grissom! πŸš€

Meet Dr. Donita Grissom β€” Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Florida, international TESOL consultant, and passionate advocate for teacher wellness and effective classrooms. With over six years of global experience, Donita empowers educators with practical strategies to support multilingual learners and build thriving, low-stress learning environments. πŸŒπŸ“š
Her secret? Integrating social-emotional learning into daily lessons with minimal prep β€” because when students feel supported as whole people, they flourish academically and emotionally. πŸ’‘βœ¨

πŸš€ Ready to boost motivation and create engaging classrooms? Don’t miss her upcoming course "Empowering Educators to Motivate Students" starting September 29!
In this FREE research-based course, you’ll learn how to:
βœ”οΈ Motivate students effectively
βœ”οΈ Support social-emotional learning (SEL)
βœ”οΈ Manage mixed-ability classrooms with confidence
βœ”οΈ Create engaging, low-anxiety learning spaces

Ready to transform your classroom? Secure your FREE spot in this course today! πŸŽ“βœ¨

πŸ”— Register here: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/3573682/
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πŸ₯ž Culture Share Saturday: Pancakes & American Traditions πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

In the U.S., pancakes are more than just food β€” they’re part of a beloved weekend and holiday tradition! Many families enjoy "pancake breakfasts" on lazy Sunday mornings or at community fundraisers.
Why not bring this fun cultural element into your English classroom?

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tip: Use the topic of pancakes to practice sequencing, food vocabulary, or imperatives (e.g. first, next, then, finally). It’s a great way to combine language learning with cultural exploration!

Here’s a simple pancake recipe you can use for a reading or writing activity:

πŸ‘‰ Classic American Pancakes Ingredients:
1 cup flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla (optional)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix dry ingredients.
2️⃣ Mix wet ingredients.
3️⃣ Combine both mixtures.
4️⃣ Cook on a hot pan until bubbles form, then flip!
5️⃣ Serve with maple syrup or fruit!

πŸ“š Classroom Ideas:
βœ… Practice writing or giving cooking instructions
βœ… Introduce new food vocabulary
βœ… Discuss food traditions in different cultures
βœ… Compare American pancakes with local breakfast foods in Russia
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πŸš€ Course starts TODAY! πŸš€

Ready to boost motivation and create engaging classrooms? Don’t miss the FREE course "Empowering Educators to Motivate Students" starting TODAY at 12:00 or 18:00 Moscow time!

In this research-based course, you’ll learn how to:
βœ”οΈ Motivate students effectively
βœ”οΈ Support social-emotional learning (SEL)
βœ”οΈ Manage mixed-ability classrooms with confidence
βœ”οΈ Create engaging, low-anxiety learning spaces

Ready to transform your classroom? Secure your FREE spot now! πŸŽ“βœ¨

πŸ”— Register here: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/3573682/
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