'Picture Books' photo (c) 2010, Enokson - license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

I’ve started a somewhat 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:


English-Speaking Abilities of Immigrants: A Snapshot From the U.S. Census Bureau
is from Education Week. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Keep-Up With Current ELL/ESL/EFL News & Research.

Editorial Is bilingual education worth bringing back? is from the LA Times.

Learning a second language in adulthood can slow brain ageing is from The Telegraph. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning The Advantages To Being Bilingual.

Translating The Web With Millions: Luis Von Ahn Answers Your Questions is from NPR. It’s an interview with the founder of Duolingo.

Describing photos (comparing, contrasting and speculating) is from EFL Smart Blog. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons.

Artistically Challenged Pictionary is from Carissa Peck. I’m adding it to The Best Ideas For Using Games In The ESL/EFL/ELL Classroom.

Whiteboard Soccer is from David Deubelbeiss. I’m adding it to the same list.

WebQuests – the best way to foster critical thinking, social skills and problem-solving? is from Teaching English With Technology. I’m adding it to The Best Places To Create (And Find) Internet Scavenger Hunts & Webquests.

Dictations are fun! is from TEFL Reflections. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning How To Use The Dictogloss Strategy With English Language Learners.

Helping language learners visualise their linguistic development: growing learning is by Lizzie Pinard. I’m adding it to The Best Posts On Metacognition.