📰 Forum Friday: Volume 64, Number 1 is now available!
Dive into the newest issue of English Teaching Forum, where fresh ideas meet classroom creativity. Explore engaging approaches to American short stories, student goal-setting, poetry, and language, plus a practical technique called Language Anchors. This issue also launches exciting new features: “On the Cover,” spotlighting a National Parks–themed scanning activity, and “FORUM Flashback,” a look into the journal's rich history and American culture. Inspiring, innovative, and ready to use—this issue brings energy to every lesson.
Dive into the newest issue of English Teaching Forum, where fresh ideas meet classroom creativity. Explore engaging approaches to American short stories, student goal-setting, poetry, and language, plus a practical technique called Language Anchors. This issue also launches exciting new features: “On the Cover,” spotlighting a National Parks–themed scanning activity, and “FORUM Flashback,” a look into the journal's rich history and American culture. Inspiring, innovative, and ready to use—this issue brings energy to every lesson.
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Culture Share Saturday: Maryland 🇺🇸
This week we’re exploring Maryland — the “Old Line State”!
📚 Where does “Maryland” come from? The name means “land of Mary” and honors Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England.
🌎Have you heard of Harriet Tubman? She was one of the most famous “conductors” of the Underground Railroad. A conductor is someone who drives or operates a train, but the Underground Railroad was not a real railroad. It was a secret network used in the 1800s to help enslaved people escape to freedom. “Conductors” helped guide people between safe places.
🦀 Crabs are an important part of Maryland culture, especially around the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland’s regional vocabulary includes lots of words and expressions connected with catching, cooking, and eating crabs.
⚾ Babe Ruth, one of the most famous baseball players of all time, was born in Maryland.
Fun fact: Many people believe the Baby Ruth candy bar was named after Babe Ruth, although the company that created it denied the connection. The candy appeared as Babe Ruth was becoming famous, which certainly helped fuel the association!
This week we’re exploring Maryland — the “Old Line State”!
📚 Where does “Maryland” come from? The name means “land of Mary” and honors Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England.
🌎Have you heard of Harriet Tubman? She was one of the most famous “conductors” of the Underground Railroad. A conductor is someone who drives or operates a train, but the Underground Railroad was not a real railroad. It was a secret network used in the 1800s to help enslaved people escape to freedom. “Conductors” helped guide people between safe places.
🦀 Crabs are an important part of Maryland culture, especially around the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland’s regional vocabulary includes lots of words and expressions connected with catching, cooking, and eating crabs.
⚾ Babe Ruth, one of the most famous baseball players of all time, was born in Maryland.
Fun fact: Many people believe the Baby Ruth candy bar was named after Babe Ruth, although the company that created it denied the connection. The candy appeared as Babe Ruth was becoming famous, which certainly helped fuel the association!
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📚 Materials Monday: Get “In the Loop” with American English Idioms! ✨
Idioms are everywhere in everyday communication, but they can be challenging for English learners to understand and use confidently.
In the Loop: A Reference Guide to American English Idioms is a useful resource for ESL/EFL educators looking to bring authentic language and cultural context into the classroom. 🎯
This resource can help learners:
• Understand common American English idioms
• Build vocabulary and figurative language skills
• Strengthen listening and reading comprehension
• Explore the cultural context of language use
• Build confidence in real-world communication
🔗 Explore the resource: https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/loop
Idioms are everywhere in everyday communication, but they can be challenging for English learners to understand and use confidently.
In the Loop: A Reference Guide to American English Idioms is a useful resource for ESL/EFL educators looking to bring authentic language and cultural context into the classroom. 🎯
This resource can help learners:
• Understand common American English idioms
• Build vocabulary and figurative language skills
• Strengthen listening and reading comprehension
• Explore the cultural context of language use
• Build confidence in real-world communication
🔗 Explore the resource: https://americanenglish.state.gov/resources/loop
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As teachers, we often see students write different parts of a text but still feel unsure about what each part is supposed to do.
Helping students focus on communicative goals encourages them to think about what each part of their writing is meant to do, such as explaining, persuading, or connecting ideas.
In the Teaching English Academic Writing to Speakers of Other Languages MOOC, teachers explore ways to design tasks that help students write with clearer purpose and structure.
📘 Enrollment is open and closes September 28.
🔗 https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC
Helping students focus on communicative goals encourages them to think about what each part of their writing is meant to do, such as explaining, persuading, or connecting ideas.
In the Teaching English Academic Writing to Speakers of Other Languages MOOC, teachers explore ways to design tasks that help students write with clearer purpose and structure.
📘 Enrollment is open and closes September 28.
🔗 https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC
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Meet Lawrence Berlin, Virtual English Language Specialist and the instructor for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology.”
This course will help teachers develop the knowledge and practical strategies they need to make informed decisions about selecting, using, and evaluating educational technology in their curricula.
With more than two decades of experience in higher education, English language teaching, intercultural communication, academic program development, and teacher training, Lawrence brings extensive international expertise to the course. He is Professor Emeritus in TESOL at Northeastern Illinois University and has held senior leadership positions at universities in the United States and Latin America.
Interested in joining the course? Learn more about the online course and apply here: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
This course will help teachers develop the knowledge and practical strategies they need to make informed decisions about selecting, using, and evaluating educational technology in their curricula.
With more than two decades of experience in higher education, English language teaching, intercultural communication, academic program development, and teacher training, Lawrence brings extensive international expertise to the course. He is Professor Emeritus in TESOL at Northeastern Illinois University and has held senior leadership positions at universities in the United States and Latin America.
Interested in joining the course? Learn more about the online course and apply here: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
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⭐ Professional Development for English Teachers ⭐
The American Center in Moscow invites English teachers to join a professional development series on teaching soft skills to students of all ages and backgrounds, led by English Language Specialist Marie van Romburgh.
Through interactive activities, discussion, reflection, and practical teaching tips, participants will explore how to integrate soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, self-management, research, and resilience into their existing curriculum or create new lessons.
The series will focus on practical strategies that teachers can use in the classroom and adapt to real-world situations, helping students develop skills that support success in learning, work, and everyday life.
Learn more and register: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/4148991/
The American Center in Moscow invites English teachers to join a professional development series on teaching soft skills to students of all ages and backgrounds, led by English Language Specialist Marie van Romburgh.
Through interactive activities, discussion, reflection, and practical teaching tips, participants will explore how to integrate soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, self-management, research, and resilience into their existing curriculum or create new lessons.
The series will focus on practical strategies that teachers can use in the classroom and adapt to real-world situations, helping students develop skills that support success in learning, work, and everyday life.
Learn more and register: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/4148991/
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📚 Forum Friday!
What if a simple shift in reading instruction could transform students from passive readers into active participants in the story?
This week’s English Teaching Forum article explores how encouraging learners to make predictions, test their ideas, and revise their thinking as a narrative unfolds can build curiosity, engagement, and deeper comprehension.
Looking for practical ways to help secondary and postsecondary learners connect with literature and stay invested in the reading process? This adaptable strategy can be used across a variety of classroom contexts.
🔗 Read the article: https://bit.ly/ETForum-64-1
🌐 Visit the NEW English Teaching Forum website
What if a simple shift in reading instruction could transform students from passive readers into active participants in the story?
This week’s English Teaching Forum article explores how encouraging learners to make predictions, test their ideas, and revise their thinking as a narrative unfolds can build curiosity, engagement, and deeper comprehension.
Looking for practical ways to help secondary and postsecondary learners connect with literature and stay invested in the reading process? This adaptable strategy can be used across a variety of classroom contexts.
🔗 Read the article: https://bit.ly/ETForum-64-1
🌐 Visit the NEW English Teaching Forum website
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🌎 Culture Share Saturday: Discover Connecticut! 🇺🇸
Did you know that this small New England state has played a big role in U.S. history—and even helped inspire the Frisbee? 🥏
📜 Long before the United States officially existed, people in Connecticut were developing ideas about how government should work. Connecticut also has the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States, the Hartford Courant, established in 1764.
🥏 From pie tins to Frisbees: The Frisbie Pie Company inspired the name and story behind the flying disc. Yale University students famously tossed the company's pie tins for fun, helping inspire the development of the Frisbee.
💡 Teaching Activity:
Ask students: Can you think of an everyday object that has an interesting history?
Challenge: Ask students to research the history of an everyday object they use and give a short presentation explaining how it became part of everyday life.
Did you know that this small New England state has played a big role in U.S. history—and even helped inspire the Frisbee? 🥏
📜 Long before the United States officially existed, people in Connecticut were developing ideas about how government should work. Connecticut also has the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States, the Hartford Courant, established in 1764.
🥏 From pie tins to Frisbees: The Frisbie Pie Company inspired the name and story behind the flying disc. Yale University students famously tossed the company's pie tins for fun, helping inspire the development of the Frisbee.
💡 Teaching Activity:
Ask students: Can you think of an everyday object that has an interesting history?
Challenge: Ask students to research the history of an everyday object they use and give a short presentation explaining how it became part of everyday life.
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💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make educational technology work more effectively in your classroom!
Join Virtual English Language Specialist Lawrence Berlin for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology”, a professional development opportunity offered by RELO Russia.
💻 Explore practical strategies for making thoughtful, informed decisions about selecting, integrating, and evaluating educational technology in your teaching and curriculum.
🗓️ Choose the session time that works best for you!
Sessions will take place every other week via Zoom:
• Thursdays at 18:00 MSK, starting October 8
• Saturdays at 07:00 MSK, starting October 10
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
⏰ Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
Join Virtual English Language Specialist Lawrence Berlin for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology”, a professional development opportunity offered by RELO Russia.
💻 Explore practical strategies for making thoughtful, informed decisions about selecting, integrating, and evaluating educational technology in your teaching and curriculum.
🗓️ Choose the session time that works best for you!
Sessions will take place every other week via Zoom:
• Thursdays at 18:00 MSK, starting October 8
• Saturdays at 07:00 MSK, starting October 10
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
⏰ Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
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🌎 IN-PERSON U.S. EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATORS
Are you an English language educator specializing in Academic & Professional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in STEM fields in higher education?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a 14-day professional exchange in the United States!
Theme: English at Work: Academic & Professional Communication in STEM
The exchange will offer opportunities to:
🔹 Explore innovative approaches to English for STEM
🔹 Strengthen skills in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
🔹 Explore AI, educational technology, OER, 21st Century Skills, and academic literacy
🔹 Visit U.S. educational institutions and organizations
🔹 Connect and network with U.S. educators and professionals
🔹 Participate in cultural activities and exchange experiences
🔹 Consider how U.S. practices can be adapted to your local context
📅 Application deadline: September 17
🔗 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: https://forms.gle/QgFbg78LXLjSQWNZ6
Are you an English language educator specializing in Academic & Professional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in STEM fields in higher education?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a 14-day professional exchange in the United States!
Theme: English at Work: Academic & Professional Communication in STEM
The exchange will offer opportunities to:
🔹 Explore innovative approaches to English for STEM
🔹 Strengthen skills in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
🔹 Explore AI, educational technology, OER, 21st Century Skills, and academic literacy
🔹 Visit U.S. educational institutions and organizations
🔹 Connect and network with U.S. educators and professionals
🔹 Participate in cultural activities and exchange experiences
🔹 Consider how U.S. practices can be adapted to your local context
📅 Application deadline: September 17
🔗 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: https://forms.gle/QgFbg78LXLjSQWNZ6
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📚 Looking to improve your English language skills?
Join the American Center Moscow and English Language Specialist Marie van Romburgh for Advanced English for English Teachers!
This program is designed for English teachers who want to maintain, strengthen, and expand their English proficiency at the B2–C2 level through meaningful and engaging opportunities to practice and use English.
Build confidence, strengthen your language skills, and connect with fellow English teachers while keeping your English active and expanding your proficiency.
🔗 Register and learn more: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/4167391/
Join the American Center Moscow and English Language Specialist Marie van Romburgh for Advanced English for English Teachers!
This program is designed for English teachers who want to maintain, strengthen, and expand their English proficiency at the B2–C2 level through meaningful and engaging opportunities to practice and use English.
Build confidence, strengthen your language skills, and connect with fellow English teachers while keeping your English active and expanding your proficiency.
🔗 Register and learn more: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/4167391/
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Join Laura Clark Briggs, our Virtual English Language Educator and AE Live Webinar presenter, whose webinar "Seasons of Learning: Autumn Narratives for Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction" will take place on September 16 at 15:00 and 20:00 MSK!
▶️ Join the session on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412
Register and learn more here
▶️ Join the session on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412
Register and learn more here
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Culture Share Saturday: Maine
This week, let’s explore Maine, the northeasternmost state in the United States, known for its rocky coastline, forests, and delicious blueberries!
☀️ Did you know? Maine is often known as the first place in the United States to see the sunrise each day.
🫐 Blueberry country: Maine is the largest producer of blueberries in the United States, and its blueberries are enjoyed far beyond the state’s borders.
🌲 The Pine Tree State: Maine’s nickname comes from its vast forests, which cover about 89% of the state. The eastern white pine is Maine’s official state tree and can grow more than 200 feet tall and live for over 400 years!
Classroom Idea: “Maine in Three Words”
Ask students to choose three words they associate with Maine after learning the facts in the post. Then, in pairs, have them explain their choices and ask them what words they would use to describe their own region.
This week, let’s explore Maine, the northeasternmost state in the United States, known for its rocky coastline, forests, and delicious blueberries!
☀️ Did you know? Maine is often known as the first place in the United States to see the sunrise each day.
🫐 Blueberry country: Maine is the largest producer of blueberries in the United States, and its blueberries are enjoyed far beyond the state’s borders.
🌲 The Pine Tree State: Maine’s nickname comes from its vast forests, which cover about 89% of the state. The eastern white pine is Maine’s official state tree and can grow more than 200 feet tall and live for over 400 years!
Classroom Idea: “Maine in Three Words”
Ask students to choose three words they associate with Maine after learning the facts in the post. Then, in pairs, have them explain their choices and ask them what words they would use to describe their own region.
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Limited Places Remaining!
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make educational technology work more effectively in your classroom!
Join Virtual English Language Specialist Lawrence Berlin for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology,” a professional development opportunity offered by RELO Russia.
💻 Explore practical strategies for making thoughtful, informed decisions about selecting, integrating, and evaluating educational technology in your teaching and curriculum.
🗓️ Choose the session time that works best for you!
Sessions will take place every other week via Zoom:
• Thursdays at 18:00 MSK, starting October 8
• Saturdays at 07:00 MSK, starting October 10
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
⏰ Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make educational technology work more effectively in your classroom!
Join Virtual English Language Specialist Lawrence Berlin for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology,” a professional development opportunity offered by RELO Russia.
💻 Explore practical strategies for making thoughtful, informed decisions about selecting, integrating, and evaluating educational technology in your teaching and curriculum.
🗓️ Choose the session time that works best for you!
Sessions will take place every other week via Zoom:
• Thursdays at 18:00 MSK, starting October 8
• Saturdays at 07:00 MSK, starting October 10
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
⏰ Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
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LAST DAY TO APPLY!
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make educational technology work more effectively in your classroom!
Join Virtual English Language Specialist Lawrence Berlin for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology,” a professional development opportunity offered by RELO Russia.
💻 Explore practical strategies for making thoughtful, informed decisions about selecting, integrating, and evaluating educational technology in your teaching and curriculum.
🗓️ Choose the session time that works best for you!
Sessions will take place every other week via Zoom:
• Thursdays at 18:00 MSK, starting October 8
• Saturdays at 07:00 MSK, starting October 10
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
⏰ Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make educational technology work more effectively in your classroom!
Join Virtual English Language Specialist Lawrence Berlin for “Choosing, Using, and Evaluating Educational Technology,” a professional development opportunity offered by RELO Russia.
💻 Explore practical strategies for making thoughtful, informed decisions about selecting, integrating, and evaluating educational technology in your teaching and curriculum.
🗓️ Choose the session time that works best for you!
Sessions will take place every other week via Zoom:
• Thursdays at 18:00 MSK, starting October 8
• Saturdays at 07:00 MSK, starting October 10
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.gle/tL7SnQeNZmwrcvedA
⏰ Application deadline: September 14, 2026
Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
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🌎 IN-PERSON U.S. EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATORS
Are you an English language educator specializing in Academic & Professional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in STEM fields in higher education?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a 14-day professional exchange in the United States!
Theme: English at Work: Academic & Professional Communication in STEM
The exchange will offer opportunities to:
🔹 Explore innovative approaches to English for STEM
🔹 Strengthen skills in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
🔹 Explore AI, educational technology, OER, 21st Century Skills, and academic literacy
🔹 Visit U.S. educational institutions and organizations
🔹 Connect and network with U.S. educators and professionals
🔹 Participate in cultural activities and exchange experiences
🔹 Consider how U.S. practices can be adapted to your local context
📅 Application deadline: September 17
🔗 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: https://forms.gle/QgFbg78LXLjSQWNZ6
Are you an English language educator specializing in Academic & Professional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in STEM fields in higher education?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a 14-day professional exchange in the United States!
Theme: English at Work: Academic & Professional Communication in STEM
The exchange will offer opportunities to:
🔹 Explore innovative approaches to English for STEM
🔹 Strengthen skills in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
🔹 Explore AI, educational technology, OER, 21st Century Skills, and academic literacy
🔹 Visit U.S. educational institutions and organizations
🔹 Connect and network with U.S. educators and professionals
🔹 Participate in cultural activities and exchange experiences
🔹 Consider how U.S. practices can be adapted to your local context
📅 Application deadline: September 17
🔗 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: https://forms.gle/QgFbg78LXLjSQWNZ6
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⭐ TODAY ⭐
Join American English at 15:00 or 20:00 MSK for the third session in AE Live Series 25! In this session,"Seasons of Learning: Autumn Narratives for Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction," Laura Clark Briggs will illustrate how American autumn texts can serve as accessible entry points for teaching reading comprehension and vocabulary.📖 🍂
▶️ Join the session on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412
Register and learn more here
Join American English at 15:00 or 20:00 MSK for the third session in AE Live Series 25! In this session,"Seasons of Learning: Autumn Narratives for Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction," Laura Clark Briggs will illustrate how American autumn texts can serve as accessible entry points for teaching reading comprehension and vocabulary.📖 🍂
▶️ Join the session on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96503218412
Register and learn more here
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⭐ TODAY ⭐
The American Center in Moscow invites English teachers to join a professional development series on teaching soft skills to students of all ages and backgrounds, led by English Language Specialist Marie van Romburgh.
Through interactive activities, discussion, reflection, and practical teaching tips, participants will explore how to integrate soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, self-management, research, and resilience into their existing curriculum or create new lessons.
The series will focus on practical strategies that teachers can use in the classroom and adapt to real-world situations, helping students develop skills that support success in learning, work, and everyday life.
Learn more and register: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/4148991/
The American Center in Moscow invites English teachers to join a professional development series on teaching soft skills to students of all ages and backgrounds, led by English Language Specialist Marie van Romburgh.
Through interactive activities, discussion, reflection, and practical teaching tips, participants will explore how to integrate soft skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, self-management, research, and resilience into their existing curriculum or create new lessons.
The series will focus on practical strategies that teachers can use in the classroom and adapt to real-world situations, helping students develop skills that support success in learning, work, and everyday life.
Learn more and register: https://amc.timepad.ru/event/4148991/
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📢 LAST DAY TO APPLY 📢
Are you an English language educator specializing in Academic & Professional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in STEM fields in higher education?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a 14-day professional exchange in the United States!
Theme: English at Work: Academic & Professional Communication in STEM
The exchange will offer opportunities to:
🔹 Explore innovative approaches to English for STEM
🔹 Strengthen skills in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
🔹 Explore AI, educational technology, OER, 21st Century Skills, and academic literacy
🔹 Visit U.S. educational institutions and organizations
🔹 Connect and network with U.S. educators and professionals
🔹 Participate in cultural activities and exchange experiences
🔹 Consider how U.S. practices can be adapted to your local context
📅 Application deadline: September 17
🔗 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: https://forms.gle/QgFbg78LXLjSQWNZ6
Are you an English language educator specializing in Academic & Professional English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in STEM fields in higher education?
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a 14-day professional exchange in the United States!
Theme: English at Work: Academic & Professional Communication in STEM
The exchange will offer opportunities to:
🔹 Explore innovative approaches to English for STEM
🔹 Strengthen skills in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment
🔹 Explore AI, educational technology, OER, 21st Century Skills, and academic literacy
🔹 Visit U.S. educational institutions and organizations
🔹 Connect and network with U.S. educators and professionals
🔹 Participate in cultural activities and exchange experiences
🔹 Consider how U.S. practices can be adapted to your local context
📅 Application deadline: September 17
🔗 APPLY AND LEARN MORE: https://forms.gle/QgFbg78LXLjSQWNZ6
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📚 Vocabulary Friday: “No Rhyme or Reason”
Meaning: To have no clear logic, purpose, or explanation.
As English teachers, we sometimes encounter situations that seem to have no rhyme or reason—whether it’s a student’s unexpected response, a classroom challenge, or a decision that doesn’t quite make sense.
But does everything we do need to have a clear rhyme or reason? Sometimes, stepping away from logic, trying something simply because it feels right, or embracing the unexpected can lead to creativity, discovery, and new perspectives.
Meaning: To have no clear logic, purpose, or explanation.
As English teachers, we sometimes encounter situations that seem to have no rhyme or reason—whether it’s a student’s unexpected response, a classroom challenge, or a decision that doesn’t quite make sense.
But does everything we do need to have a clear rhyme or reason? Sometimes, stepping away from logic, trying something simply because it feels right, or embracing the unexpected can lead to creativity, discovery, and new perspectives.
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