American English Update June 8

What’s New from American English?

Check out our new resource American Teens Talk! on the website. Each week, we will post a new interview, with text and audio. This week, take a look at the introduction, possible activities for using this resource in your classroom, and the first interview with Bianca. It’s a great resource for teaching all four skills and U.S. culture.

Teachers around the globe face some common challenges in the classroom. This month’s Teacher’s Corner  will present strategies to address some of the most common issues in English language classrooms, including ideas to manage large classes, teach students with multiple levels in the same class, and adapt and find teaching materials. This week we explore using learning teams to make the most of large classes.

The next American English MOOC for English language learners, “English for Journalism,” begins August 15. In this 5-week course, learners will explore print and digital media, expand their vocabulary, learn to develop news stories, and much more.

How can you create an inclusive classroom? Check out the new Guide for Educators: Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Girls and Boys. This guide, funded by the Department of State and developed by IREX, provides teachers and administrators with tools and resources to create a gender-inclusive environment where all students can learn.

American Teens Talk!	Do you teach teens or young adults? This new collection of interviews of American high school students is a perfect text to use in your English language classroom. Each week, we will post a new interview, with text and audio. #AmericanEnglish	American teens talk in this new resource on the #AmericanEnglish website. Read & listen to interviews with US teens.	http://1.usa.gov/1svdTsK
Teacher’s Corner	Do you teach large classes? Large classes can be challenging for teachers. Find out how to use learning teams to help make the most of large classes in this week's Teacher's Corner. #AmericanEnglish #TeachersCorner	40, 50, 60 students in a class? Find ways to manage large classes with this week’s #TeachersCorner from #AmericanEnglish.	http://1.usa.gov/1Y6ajRm
English for Journalism MOOC	Are you interested in a career in journalism? This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) may be for you! This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in developing the skills needed for a career in journalism. This 5-week course starts August 15. #AEMOOCS #AmericanEnglish #journalism #MOOC	Explore print & digital media, write articles, & more w/ this #AEMOOC for journalism! Starts Aug 15.	http://tinyurl.com/journalmooc
Gender Guide for Educators	How do you break gender stereotypes in the classroom? Check out the new Guide for Educators: Creating Supportive Learning Environments for Girls and Boys. This guide provides teachers and administrators with tools and resources to create a gender-inclusive environment where all students can learn.	Teachers from around the world share how to break #GenderStereotypes in classrooms.	http://bit.ly/1W0rhkS