English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 2
The authors demonstrate how teachers can use free, level-appropriate content found on Simple English Wikipedia to develop skills in reading, contextualized grammar, and writing. Author: Katrina J. Schmidt and Emma Rye Format: Text AvailabilitySimple English Wikipedia: Free Resources for Beginner to Intermediate LevelsInternational Subscriptions: English Teaching Forum is distributed through U.S. Embassies. If you would…
Teacher’s Corner: Engaging English Language Learners with New Forms of Literacy
When we discuss literacy, we typically consider students developing reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in terms of traditional print texts and face-to-face experiences. A more contemporary definition of literacy asserts that true learning comes from comprehension and the ability to apply knowledge, make meaning, or solve problems. Furthermore, the notion of modal literacies suggests…
