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The Office of English Language Programs at the U.S. Department of State provides programs and
resources for English language teachers and learners.

AMERICAN ENGLISH WEBSITE

Our American English website (https://americanenglish.state.gov) is a resource center for teaching and learning
about American English language and culture. The website provides a variety of engaging materials and resources
for teachers' professional development and for students in the classroom.

English Teaching Forum is a quarterly journal published by the U.S. Department of State for teachers of
English as a foreign or second language. Issues of ETF can be accessed on
https://americanenglish.state.gov/forum. Here is the link to the current issue: https://bit.ly/FORUM_58_2.
Download it for ideas about teaching using simple English Wikipedia and to learn a new game called Mingle
Bingo and much more.

FACEBOOK PAGES
Please like or follow our Facebook pages.

American English at State Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishatState/

Description: American English at State is a Facebook page that provides English language learning
materials for both learners and teachers.

American English for Educators Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators/
Description: American English for Educators is a Facebook page that provides a forum for English
language educators and posts relevant TEFL/TESOL-related information, including professional
development opportunities and practical classroom materials.

RELO Manila Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RELOManila/

WEBINARS
American English Live: Teacher Development Series

The AE Live Series 9 is on every other Wednesdays from September 23-December 2, 2020. The series is
composed of six live sessions. Each session is 60 minutes and is held at 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. ET from
Washington, D.C. (check http://timeanddate.com for the local time in your region). Participants may join the live
sessions at www.Facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators or via Zoom on the designated schedule. Presenters
are American English teaching specialists.

Anyone is welcome to attend the live webinar series; however, to receive email reminders registration is
required. Registration link for the AE Live Series 9: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020WS9. For
questions related to webinars, participants can email [email protected].

The six online seminars of the series cover a variety of topics intended for teachers of English or future teachers of
English around the world. At the end of each event, participants will have the opportunity to earn a digital badge that
verifies their participation. Viewing group hosts, Public Affairs Offices, and Regional English Language Offices
also have the option to issue e-certificates for those who attend four (4) out of six (6) sessions.

AE Live – Series 9 Schedule

Theme Presentation Title Date
Random or Intentional? Putting Learners September 23, 2020
in Groups that Work (Kim Carroll) 8:00-9:00 am ET
Collaborative Learning in 1:00-2:00 pm ET
the English Language
Classroom Dynamic Ways to Increase Student-to- October 7, 2020
Student Interaction (Dieter Bruhn) 8:00-9:00 am ET
1:00-2:00 pm ET
Strategic Corrective Feedback in the EFL October 21, 2020
Cultivating Meaningful Classroom (Juli Sarris) 8:00-9:00 am ET
Discussion Using Critical 1:00-2:00 pm ET
Thinking Skills
Amplifying Voice and Choice in the November 4, 2020
Classroom (Lindsay Lyons) 8:00-9:00 am ET
1:00-2:00 pm ET

Superpowering Your Lecture: Activity November 18, 2020

Ideas to Engage Learners and Gather 8:00-9:00 am ET
Corrective Feedback in Feedback (Kim Chilmonik) 1:00-2:00 pm ET
the English Language
Classroom Discussion Strategies that Cultivate December 2, 2020
Meaningful and Effective Conversation 8:00-9:00 am ET
Practice (Kelley Calvert) 1:00-2:00 pm ET

Interested participants are encouraged to follow us on the American English for Educators Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/AmericanEnglishforEducators for schedules and updates about AE live webinar sessions.

American English YouTube Channel

Recordings of the webinar sessions and videos for English language learners and teachers can be
found on https://www.youtube.com/user/StateAmericanEnglish. The American English YouTube
Chanel is an outstanding resource for English language teaching and learning. The channel has a total
of 669 videos, divided into sections aimed at English language learners and English language
teachers.

Featured Section: For English Language Teachers: Deep Dives into Professional Development by Topic
This newly added section features 15 thematic playlists. Twelve playlists consist of our full-length professional
development webinars organized by topic; three consist of of short video clips that highlight teaching tips by topic.
Featured Playlist: Fostering Critical Thinking in English Language Teaching, https://bit.ly/CriticalThinkinginELT
Description: This playlist features six full-length professional development sessions on brain-based strategies,
vocabulary and grammar for critical thinking, creating comics to think critically, and more!

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)

American English MOOCs for English Language Learners
These Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) help pre-intermediate, intermediate, and advanced level learners
improve their English skills in five major career fields. Each MOOC is free, self-paced, and five weeks long. For
more information, visit https://americanenglish.state.gov/american-english-moocs.

English for Media Literacy – Learners will develop and practice English language skills related to different
forms of media. Learners will develop critical thinking skills as they read and evaluate different types of
media, such as social media, blogs, podcasts, television, film, newspapers, and magazines. For the newly
updated and relaunched Massive Open Online Course on English for Media Literacy on the Canvas Learning
Management System, please register here: https://bit.ly/MediaLiteracyMOOC. Reopens Oct. 5, 2020!

English for STEM Fields – In this MOOC, learners will increase their English vocabulary and
understanding of grammar structures used in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics) fields. To register, click http://tinyurl.com/moocstem

English for Business and Entrepreneurship – Through this MOOC, learners who want to become
entrepreneurs will improve their English language abilities to communicate ideas about business. Learners
will learn how to write a business plan, conduct market research, and communicate with clients and
customers. For the newly updated and relaunched Massive Open Online Course on English for Business and
Entreneurship on the Canvas Learning Management System, please register here:
https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi/courses/english-business-entrepreneurship

English for Journalism – This MOOC will help learners improve their English language skills in the
reading, drafting, editing, and proofreading of modern journalism. For our newly updated and relaunched
Massive Open Online Course on English for Journalism on the Canvas Learning Management System,
please register here: https://bit.ly/EnglishforJournalismMOOC. Enrollment closes October 9, 2020.

English for Career Development – Learners taking this MOOC will improve their English skills for
professional development. They will learn how to write resumes, cover letters, and professional email
messages. To register, click http://tinyurl.com/careermooc
OPEN (Online Professional English Network) MOOCs
The American English E-Teacher program has been renamed the Online Professional English Network (OPEN). It
offers free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are open to an unlimited number of participants. Some
MOOCs are five weeks, and some are longer. For more information, visit
https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC.

English for Journalism, provided by the Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program, open from
April 20, 2020-October 19, 2020 (Enrollment closes on October 9, 2020) COURSE EXTENDED!
About this course: This is designed for non-native English speakers interested in developing
skills needed for a career in modern journalism. Participants will explore print and digital media
while expanding vocabulary and increasing the ability to research and develop local and global
news stories. This is a self-paced course. It offers participants the opportunity to complete the
course on their own schedule. Successful participants will receive a digital badge and certificate.
Here’s the link for registration: https://bit.ly/EnglishforJournalismMOOC

TESOL Methodology, provided by University of Maryland, Baltimore County, open from September 8 –
November 30, 2020 (Enrollment closes on November 20, 2020)

About this course: This teacher-training MOOC provides learners with strategies for teaching speaking,
listening, reading, and writing to English learners of different ages and contexts. They will discuss best
practices for TESOL in the 21st century. This is a self-paced course. It offers participants the opportunity to
complete the course on their own schedule. Successful participants will receive a digital badge and
certificate. Here is the link for registration: https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi-pd/fhi-umbc/courses/tesol-
methodology

Professional Development for Teacher Trainers, provided by Arizona State University, open from
October 5 – November 16, 2020 (Enrollment closes on October 23, 2020) Upcoming MOOC!

About this course: This teacher-training MOOC, designed for both new and experienced
teachers, gives participants methods for creating, presenting, and evaluating effective teacher
training workshops. This is a facilitated MOOC, which will last 5 weeks. Successful participants
will receive a digital badge and certificate. Here is the link for registration:
https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi-pd/courses/prof-dev-teacher-trainers
English for Business and Entrepreneurship, provided by Online Professional English Network (OPEN)
Program, open from October 5 – December 28, 2020 (Enrollment closes on December 18, 2020)
Upcoming MOOC!

About this course: This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in
improving their language skills and knowledge of business and entrepreneurship at the same time.
From identifying an opportunity to planning a persuasive pitch, this course will guide participants
step-by-step through the basic elements of starting up a new business. Through case studies, selected
readings, and video lectures, participants will learn how to use market research to identify risks and
opportunities. They will learn how to read and develop a business plan and how to find investors and
financial support. Finally, participants will learn strategies for making a pitch to present their
business concept. Successful participants will receive a digital badge and certificate. Here is the link
for registration: https://www.canvas.net/browse/fhi/courses/english-business-entrepreneurship