English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 1

In an oil painting created by American artist William Henry Holmes in the 1870s, the Cliff Houses on the Rio Mancos in Colorado are depicted. These cliff dwellings were built in the southwestern part of the state around 800 to 1,000 years ago, providing shelter and security for communities until around 1300. The painting is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, showcasing works by Holmes and many other artists.

Elena King and Molly Riddle share their decision-making processes for revising curricula for teachers during the pandemic, utilizing the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) framework. They provide insights from their experiences that can be applied effectively in various settings.

Stephen Mark Silvers offers fun facts to teachers for engaging and motivating students while enhancing their English skills. The article suggests sources where teachers can find such facts to use in the classroom.

Monica Flores Rojas introduces a mindfulness technique centered around gratitude practice, aiming to improve learners’ well-being and provide opportunities to express gratitude in English, suitable for intermediate-level learners and above.

Asif Ahmed’s success in teaching English in a remote area of Bangladesh is highlighted, detailing his classroom practices, professional development journey, and contributions to teacher training and community development.

Daniel Clausen presents The Happiness Game, a board game designed to make English learning enjoyable and create a positive classroom environment. The game is customizable for different learning levels.

In The Lighter Side section, a happiness puzzle challenges readers to unscramble letters to spell out activities that make people happy, encouraging them to create their own puzzles to share with others.