What’s New from American English?
We’re in the news! Read about our “3 Million Likes” crowdsourced video campaign with this DipNote and on Medium.
This Saturday (July 30) is International Day of Friendship! Promote this day with one of our attached graphics. Or be part of our photo campaign (see below).
Students practice reported speech by reporting on a news story in this week’s Teacher’s Corner.
The latest interview in American Teens Talk! is now available on the website. In this interview Bella talks about being part of glee at her school.
Learn ways to make your classroom more inclusive with the webinar “Promoting Gender Equality in the English Language Classroom.” It’s now available on the American English website.
The first facilitated English for Journalism MOOC begins August 15. Looking for promo materials? Use one of our graphics and/or share our promotional video. The video can be found on the American English YouTube channel and Facebook page.
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Teacher’s Corner: Reported Speech
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Looking for ways to teach or practice reported speech? Are you interested in the work of astronauts? Check out this week’s #AmericanEnglish #TeachersCorner that practices reported speech while learning about astronaut Scott Kelly.
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Reported speech can be tricky for #ELLs. Help them practice with this #AmericanEnglish #TeachersCorner activity.
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International Day of Friendship
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How do friendships help build bridges across different cultures? Tell us -- and show us! Post a picture of you and a friend (or friends) from a different country/culture to the American English Facebook page. Tell us your story (how you met, why you are friends, etc.) and include your country. Or email us the photo to: americanenglish@state.gov. Send it by July 30.
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Do you have friends from different countries and cultures? Show us in a photo! Celebrate International Friendship Day with #AmericanEnglish.
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Webinar: Promoting Gender Equality in the English Language Classroom
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Is there gender equality in all classrooms? Explore techniques to help you organize and facilitate a class in a way that is equitable and inclusive for all your students with this #AmericanEnglish webinar.
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Create an inclusive classroom. Learn how with this #AEwebinar on the #AmericanEnglish website.
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American Teens Talk!
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Do you like to sing? Have you ever been part of a singing group? Check out the latest American Teens Talk interview! Bella talks about being part of glee at her high school. #AmericanEnglish #TeensTalk
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American Teens Talk in this new #AmericanEnglish resource. This week, Bella talks about high school glee.
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English for Journalism MOOC
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Are you interested in journalism? Learn English while learning the skills you need for a career in modern journalism with the FREE #AmericanEnglish "English for Journalism" MOOC (massive open online course). Course begins August 15. To register, go to the website (tinyurl.com/journalmooc) and click on the blue button that says "Enroll Now." #AEMOOCs
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Learn about journalism while learning English w/ #AmericanEnglish “English for Journalism” MOOC. Begins Aug15.
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