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:
Lirica uses music to teach languages, including English. They have a plan for teachers, that appears to be free, but it’s not clear and they won’t return my emails asking about it.
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Places To Find Research On Technology & Language Teaching/Learning:
🔗 To infographic pdf:https://t.co/v2HtRtOQp7
— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) July 26, 2024
ELL students can watch this video and write/talk about what they saw:
“Schools are living up to the ideal of the sanctuary city, even as the city fails to do so. Educator after educator told me the same thing: These are our kids now, and we’ll care for them like we care for all our children.” #WelcomingNY TY @blissbroyard https://t.co/Q8ZjTey5aG
— New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) (@thenyic) July 16, 2024
💻Did you know that WIDA Snapshots are now web-based? It’s now easier to engage with the Snapshots, and they are still easy to print.
Visit the Resources page to view these Snapshots, available in English and Spanish: https://t.co/QkqwnAZarP pic.twitter.com/rXWlB4VRO1
— WIDA™ (@WIDA_UW) July 26, 2024
Fundamentals of Language Acquisition: Two Talks is from The Backseat Linguist.
I’m adding this tweet to The Best Guides To ESL/EFL/ELL Terminology:
In this #infographic from REL West, see how the terminology we use to describe and identify #multilingual learners can signal an asset-based approach, ensuring students’ experiences are valued and incorporated. 📚 @REL_West
👉Download: https://t.co/I6W4TQoJC1 pic.twitter.com/2NYVJr6I6x
— ASKNCELA1 (@ASKNCELA1) July 30, 2024
ELL students can watch this video and describe what they saw:
The way the dog rescued the cat
pic.twitter.com/MHe0y79rNS— Science girl (@gunsnrosesgirl3) August 2, 2024
The Impact of Community Eligibility Provision on Multilingual Learner Outcomes https://t.co/U7V7mRibYK
“estimate student fixed effects models that suggest CEP positively impacts MLL students”
— Paul Bruno (@Paul__Bruno) August 1, 2024
Another video for ELLs:
142 Picture Prompts to Inspire Student Writing is from The NY Times Learning Network. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons.
I’m adding this next post to The Best Resources For Developing Lessons On The Question, “Who Is An American?”:
What does it take to feel like an American – and to be treated like one? Several communities shared their perspectives on the immigrant experience.
— NPR (@npr.org) January 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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…
