Five 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 2017 – So Far. and  The Best Resources, Articles & Blog Posts For Teachers Of ELLs In 2017 – Part Two.

In addition, look for our next book on teaching ELLs, which will be published in the Spring of 2018.

Here are this week’s choices:

Dual-Language Programs Boost Student Achievement in English, Study Finds is from Education Week. Here’s the actual study.

Are read-alongs (round robin, popcorn) a good idea? is from Timothy Shanahan. I’m adding it to The Best Posts On Students Reading Aloud Individually In ESL Class — But I Need Your Help Finding Research On The Topic.

English as a second language? Schools need to stop treating it as an obstacle to success is from The Telegraph.

This is a new Simon’s Cat video on Thanksgiving that would be great for ELLs to watch and then describe what they saw. I’m adding it to The Best Sites To Teach and Learn About Thanksgiving:

Here’s another fun video that ELLs could use the same way: