Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention.
You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021.
Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.
In addition, look for our book on teaching ELLs, which was published in the Spring of 2018 and learn about our new book.
Here are this week’s choices:
When it comes to educating immigrant children, the benefits outweigh the costs is from The Hill.
I’ve shared this before, but here it is again (it is a little old):
Was just asked about doing a map of where the jobs are. We haven’t updated it in a while, but here’s what we’ve got:https://t.co/MxPCFfnjXF https://t.co/vQEEPNAN3n
— Dan Goldhaber (@CEDR_US) August 27, 2024
Easy Dictation lets you practice dictation from any YouTube video. It’s a bit clunky, but is worth a look. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For ELLs To Practice Online Dictation.
Language blog WordFinderX took household population data from the last census to discover the most spoken languages—outside of English and Spanish—across the US. They showed just how linguistically diverse American households truly are. Learn more: https://t.co/v2xshI84Qa pic.twitter.com/yulbGO8bGe
— Californians Together (@CalTog) August 28, 2024
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources On ESL/EFL/ELL Error Correction:
🤳Scan the QR code on the infographic’s
right hand corner OR 🔗 To original article:https://t.co/ASoD7R5uoL— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) August 30, 2024
I’ve previously posted about The NY Times Strands game (see NY Times Unveils Yet Another Intriguing Word Game With Potential Education Uses). LinguaNook has created versions of the game for ELLs.
This might be a video to show ELLs and have them write/talk about what they saw:
Alex Case always produces useful content.
The effects of humorous video tasks on affective, cognitive, and social factors in English language vocabulary learning: a comparative studyhttps://t.co/9XgcFoWYWG
— Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching (@InnovationLLT) September 2, 2024
As @SecCardona says: Multilingualism is a superpower!
ED’s Best Practices Clearinghouse offers a comprehensive guide to starting dual language programs that boost academics & prepare students for postsecondary success: https://t.co/KG6v1OMHty pic.twitter.com/gi9o5S2MdU
— U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov) September 3, 2024
The California #EnglishLearner Roadmap has the potential to improve learning for multilingual students, but it lacks a statewide implementation plan. #AB2074 will create a much-needed plan and a system to monitor implementation.
More from @EdSource: https://t.co/RHYPd8aD8I
— Californians Together (@CalTog) September 3, 2024
Many schools are still learning how to serve newcomer students. At Oakland International High School, that’s the mission.
How Can the Community School Model Support Newcomer Education? @NimahGobir @OIHSchool https://t.co/VbGllAgOh2
— MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) September 3, 2024
An Invitation to Rethink “Comprehensible Input” is from Making Language Visible.
Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention. You might also be interested in THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2021. Also, check out ESL Web, video Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…
