Number 1
This issue features an article on U.S. Poet Laureates and contains contemporary American poems and a lesson plan on reading, writing, and performing poetry. Other articles discuss reading strategies, teaching politically correct language, and using comic strips and radio programs in the classroom.

Editor's Note | Download as PDF (123K)
Max Koller

Applying Metacognitive Strategies to Skimming Research Articles in an ESP Context | Download as PDF (498K)
Nebila Dhieb-Henia

Applying Current Approaches to the Teaching of Reading | Download as PDF (253K)
Elba Villanueva de Debat

Encouraging Critical Reading in the EFL Classroom | Download as PDF (256K)
Rosane Correia

Teaching Politically Correct Language | Download as PDF (265K)
Maryna Tsehelska

Using Comic Strips in Language Classes | Download as PDF (673K)
Noémi Csabay

Classroom Techniques: Using Radio Programs in the EFL Classroom | Download as PDF (227K)
Atamane Bedjou

Poetry for the People | Download as PDF (5.84MB)
Kitty Johnson

Discussion Questions for "Bessie Dreaming Bear" by Marnie Walsh | Download as PDF (927K)

Discussion Questions for "Moonflowers" by Karma Larsen | Download as PDF (3.49MB)

Lesson Plan: Reading, Writing, and Performing Poetry | Download as PDF (242K)
Kitty Johnson

The Lighter Side | Download as PDF (1.36MB)

Number 2
This special issue is about teaching English to young learners. It covers a variety of topics and features a special section with songs for children and photos to use with the songs.

Editor's Note | Download as PDF (107K)
Max Koller

Ten Helpful Ideas for Teaching English to Young Learners | Download as PDF (190K)
Joan Kang Shin

Channeling Children's Energy Through Vocabulary Activities | Download as PDF (158K)
Andrea Schindler

First Road to Learning: Language through Stories | Download as PDF (181K)
Myrtis Mixon and Philomena Temu

English Clubs: Introducing English to Young Learners | Download as PDF (153K)
Jawida Ben Afia

Using Drama with Children | Download as PDF (191K)
Galina Zalta

Teaching Prepositions to Very Young Learners: The Case of On | Download as PDF (179K)
Anna Piquer-Píriz

Classroom Techniques: Communicative Activities for Middle School Classrooms | Download as PDF (183K)
Carolina Rivera

Using Favorite Songs and Poems with Young Learners | Download as PDF (3.56MB)
Caroline Linse

Songs for Children | Download as PDF (117K)

Pictures for Classroom Activities | Download as PDF (30.68MB)

The Lighter Side | Download as PDF (172K)

Number 3
Quilting, a traditional American craft, is the subject of the feature article in this issue. Other articles discuss error correction and feedback in EFL writing classes, using multimedia technology for teaching EFL, teaching large classes with few materials, and cooperative listening.

Editor's Note | Download as PDF (160K)
Max Koller

Error Correction and Feedback in the EFL Writing Classroom: Comparing Instructor and Student Preferences | Download as PDF (383K)
Rula L. Diab

Integrating Multimedia Technology in a High School EFL Program | Download as PDF (341K)
Carlos A. Mayora

No Books and 150 Students? | Download as PDF (294K)
Kim Hughes Wilhelm

Cooperative Listening as a Means to Promote Strategic Listening Comprehension | Download as PDF (289K)
Patrisius Istiarto Djiwandono

Quilting: An American Craft | Download as PDF (10.1MB)
Phyllis McIntosh

Lesson Plan: Quilting with Language | Download as PDF (364K)
Kitty Johnson

The Lighter Side | Download as PDF (220K)

Number 4
A feature article called “Newspapers in America” headlines this issue. That article is complemented by a lesson plan on “Using Journalism Skills in the Language Classroom.”  Also included in this issue are articles on creating positive attitudes toward EFL, constructivism, teacher research, translation and foreign language reading comprehension, and a classroom activity usingRomeo and Juliet.

Editor's Note | Download as PDF (160K)
Max Koller

Creating Positive Attitudes Towards English as a Foreign Language | Download as PDF (383K)
Selma Elyıldırım and Sally Ashton

Constructivism in Theory and in Practice | Download as PDF (341K)
Miriam Schcolnik, Sara Kol, and Joan Abarbanel

Conditions for Teacher Research | Download as PDF (294K)
Simon Borg

Translation and Foreign Language Reading Comprehension: A Neglected Didactic Procedure | Download as PDF (289K)
Abdulmoneim Mahmoud

Classroom Techniques: Romeo and Juliet in One Hour | Download as PDF (10.1MB)
Judy Monthie-Doyum and Gülay Öztürk

Newspapers in America | Download as PDF (364K)
Deborah Potter

Lesson Plan: Using Journalism Skills in the Language Classroom | Download as PDF (364K)

The Lighter Side | Download as PDF (220K)