Three 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 2015 – Part Two and The Best Websites For English Language Learner Students In 2015 – Part Two.

Here are this week’s choices:

ELL Teacher Shares Strategies for Teaching Common Core is from Learning First (the ELL teacher is me 🙂 ).

Why Getting a Student’s Name Right Is Important for All School Staff is from Learning The Language. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On The Importance Of Correctly Pronouncing Student Names.

The U.S. takes in thousands of refugee children each year. There’s no friendlier school district for them than Anchorage, Alaska. is from Slate.

This helpful tool makes Netflix an easy way to learn a new language is from Business Insider.

Experts weigh in on states’ English language learner policies is an article in Ed Source about a national report (it includes a link to it) from a year ago. I don’t believe I’ve shared it before, which was an oversight because it’s an important one.

The Seven Best Silent Short Films for Language Teaching is from Kieran Donaghy. I’m adding it to The Best Popular Movies/TV Shows For ESL/EFL.

Report: Los Angeles Unified Shortchanges ELLs, Other Disadvantaged Students is from Ed Week.

Immigrant and Refugee Children: A GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF is from The American Federation of Teachers.

Great Listening Energizers: Part 2 is from Adam Simpson. I’m adding it to The Best Listening Sites For English Language Learners.