Embajada de Estados Unidos: Virtual resources for English teachers, learners and educators in general

American English MOOCs https://www.aeeteacher.org/MOOC . 

Upcoming MOOC on Teaching Grammar Communicatively – May 4.

Participants can enroll directly.

American English Live Series. These are streamed on the American English Facebook page. Participants need to like the page .

Upcoming webinars:

       Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom – April 15- 8am Chile time.

       Tips for Engaging Students in Online English Language Learning – April 22 -8 am and 1 pm Chile time.

       Promoting Reading Fluency with the ACTIVE framework – May 6 - 8am and 1 pm Chile time.

Facebook pages. Good for interacting with other teachers, exchanging best practices, and getting updated on the latest educational trends

      American English at State

      American English for Educators

      American English Teachers´ Corner

       American English Website https://americanenglish.state.gov  Full of downloadable resources for teachers and students.

General interest:

English for Media Literacy from American English:  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. Register directly by clicking on the link above.  

English for STEM Fields from American English: In this MOOC, learners will increase their English vocabulary and understanding of grammar structures used in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Register directly by clicking on the link above. 

English for Business and Entrepreneurship from American English: 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. Register directly by clicking on the link above. 

English for Journalism from American English: This MOOC will help learners improve their English language skills in the reading, drafting, editing, and proofreading of modern journalism. Register directly by clicking on the link above. 

English for Career Development from American English: 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. Register directly by clicking on the link above. 
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Improving Communication Skills from the University of Pennsylvania:  Learn how to communicate more effectively at work and achieve your goals. Taught by award-winning Wharton professor and best-selling author Maurice Schweitzer, Improving Communications Skills is an essential course designed to give you both the tools you need to improve your communication skills, and the most successful strategies for using them to your advantage.   Register directly by clicking on the link above.  

Introduction to Storytelling from Khan Academy: It doesn’t take much to spark a good story. A tall man, a short woman, a setting that’s sterile to the point of soulless, and a couple dozen bananas...It practically writes itself! If you’re slow to recognize the potential in these extremely potent elements (culled from the above video’s opening shot), this free online course on storytelling, part of Khan Academy’s popular Pixar In A Box series, might help strengthen those slack storytelling muscles. Register directly by clicking on the link above. 

Rhetoric: The Art of Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking from Harvard University: Fundamental disagreements on critical political issues make it essential to learn how to make an argument and analyze the arguments of others. This ability will help you engage in civil discourse and make effective changes in society. Even outside the political sphere, conveying a convincing message can benefit you throughout your personal, public, and professional lives. Register directly by clicking on the link above.