English Language Office
Professional Development
The English Language Office supports Russia's English teachers' associations (FEELTA, NATE, SPELTA, and others) in organizing conferences and professional development programs on regional and national levels. Through Washington's English Language Specialist Program, the ELO conducts projects on teacher training, curriculum development, and materials design. The ELO also supports the Umbrella Virtual Association, an e-mail based joint project between Russian ELT Associations and the ELO. Currently, three Umbrellas (Western Russia, Far East, and Siberia) provide continuous contacts, discussion, and information exchange between Russian ELT associations, individual teachers, and institutions. This electronic network for ELT professionals can be joined by e-mailing lubninaen@state.gov. The ELO also identifies suitable candidates for the Embassy's International Visitor programs in TEFL and American Studies. Upon request, the ELO serves as a consultant to educators on English language issues and projects in Russia.
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English Language Materials
The English Language Office coordinates the distribution of U.S. government-produced ELT and American Studies books, cassettes, maps, and videos. Additional text, audio, and video materials may be available for educational use through American Centers and Corners located across Russia (www.amcorners.ru). The ELO also distributes the English Teaching Forum, also available online at http://exchanges.state.gov/education/engteaching/.
Online Resources
There are many resources available online for teachers of English and American Studies, including the ELO website www.usembassy.ru/english, the Online English Language Center Homepage http://oelp.uoregon.edu/, and Hello-Online website. The home page of the Department of State Office of English Language Programs http://exchanges.state.gov/education/engteaching/onlineca.htm has additional links, especially for content-based instruction related to civic education and English for scientific and technical purposes. A wealth of authentic materials resources for English teaching and American Studies can also be found at http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/journals.htm. Another excellent site for teachers and students is the Voice of America Special English site, www.voaspecialenglish.com.
Online Resources for English Language Teachers
English Language Fellow Program
The English Language Fellow (ELF) program provides qualified English language teaching professionals to institutions and universities for an academic year. Currently, Russia hosts Senior Fellows who work with teachers and professors of all levels, according to the needs in their community. They consult on curriculum development and materials design and present seminars on methodology, with a special focus on American Studies. Fellows also travel extensively to give seminars, participate in conferences, and consult on projects.
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