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Teaching Percent: A Collaborative Math Lesson for Multilingual Learners

Amanda Giles | 15 August 2026

Discover the transformative possibilities that emerge when language and content teachers work together! The article includes a sample cotaught math and English language lesson plan, with takeaways for inspiration.

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Doing the Needful: The Power of Materials That Reflect Global Englishes

Eliza Keyton | 15 August 2026

How can we build our students' confidence as speakers and listeners? The author argues for including authentic listening materials from a variety of Global Englishes and shares online resources to get you started.

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English Conversation for International Spouses: A Key to Belonging

Beth Clark-Gareca, Noel Merritt | 15 August 2026

International students are an integral part of many universities, but their spouses often feel isolated. Learn how to build a successful conversation program that welcomes international families to your community.

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Perspectives

When Doubt Is the Right Response: A Case for Intentional AI Use in ELT

Samaneh Eslamdoost, author of AI-Enhanced ELT, discusses why TESOL educators must take a critical and intentional approach to AI in our classrooms.

Samaneh Eslamdoost

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Online Teaching

How to Choose the Right Games for Your ELT Classroom

Are classroom games really just for fun? In her final column, the author shares a guide to the strategic use of games in online language teaching, plus links to recommended online games.

Graciela Martin

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Other Featured Articles

How to Use Escape Room Activities to Enhance Language Learning

Dilafruz Vosieva, Kaitlin Decker | 15 August 2025

Escape room activities are powerful tools for creating a joyful, low-stress learning environment that lowers the affective filter and boosts motivation. In this article, the authors show you how to design and implement an escape room activity in your own classroom.

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Resources for Serving Newcomers

Format: Recorded Webinar [YouTube]

Learn more about the wealth of resources available to support your work with newcomers! Speakers shared about the myTESOL group for professionals working with newcomer students. This webinar also featured a special conversation with TESOL Past President Ester de Jong, highlighting valuable tools developed through the University of Colorado-Denver to help meet the unique needs of this student population. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and explore innovative strategies for newcomer support!

 

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