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:
SmallTalk2Me looks like a not-free AI-powered tool for ELLs that looks somewhat interesting.
ELL students can watch this video and talk/write about it:
No way
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— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) March 24, 2024
Enrollment in tribal language courses grows in Oklahoma as tribes aim to increase fluency https://t.co/o8tadPoneX via @Oklahoma_Voice
— Alexander Russo (@alexanderrusso) March 23, 2024
The United States has been multilingual from its inception. Far from being something to fear, multilingualism makes the U.S. stronger — economically, politically, and culturally. https://t.co/6EnW6IomLr
— Seal of Biliteracy (@BiliteracySeal) March 24, 2024
Quazel was, I believe, one of the first (if not the first) companies to incorporate AI into teaching English through a chatbot (see QUAZEL LOOKS LIKE AN INTRIGUING TOOL FOR LEARNING LANGUAGES). I had thought they had been bought by a big ed company, but now they appear to be on their own again with a new name, Univerbal.
Our free-to-use, interactive, online course for English language teachers is now available in its third edition! Thank you @YorkStJohn and @BritishCouncil!! https://t.co/HEEBbslJ7z
— Rachel Wicaksono (@wicaksono) March 24, 2024
ELL students could watch this video and talk/write about what they saw:
NEW: The science of reading is often the central theme of discussion around reading instruction. But what about the languages children speak? And specifically Black English, a language researchers say has been oft-misunderstood and ignored by educators.https://t.co/NxyIikOE6W
— Lily Altavena (@lilyalta) March 25, 2024
Amid influx of students new to the country, English development teachers in Colorado feel overwhelmed is from Chalkbeat.
Unlocking Learning Acceleration for Multilingual Learners is from TNTP. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES ABOUT ACCELERATED LEARNING.
Navigating the Past to Shape the Future of English Learner Education is from Sobrato.
How Educators Can Support Immigrant and Migrant Students is from NEA Today.
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…
