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Six 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 2019 – PART ONE and THE BEST RESOURCES, ARTICLES & BLOG POSTS FOR TEACHERS OF ELLS IN 2019 – PART TWO.

Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.

In addition, look for our new book on teaching ELLs, which was published in the Spring of 2018 and learn about our next book.

Here are this week’s choices:

I’ve been trying to do some more explicit work on academic language in my two ELL classes, using some of the strategies I’ve written about at English-Language Learners and Academic Language. In addition to the word lists I refer to in that post, I’ve been using these Social Studies lists in my History class: SOCIAL STUDIES ACADEMIC VOCABULARY from Middletown Public Schools and this Marzano list for various subjects. I’m adding this info to The Best Websites For Developing Academic English Skills & Vocabulary.

Trump administration’s revisions to the naturalization exam could make the test harder for immigrants seeking citizenship is from CNN. I’m adding it to The Best Websites For Learning About Civic Participation & Citizenship.

Case studies, insights and research is an impressive collection from The British Council. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Keep-Up With Current ELL/ESL/EFL News & Research.

Merriam-Webster has a Learners Dictionary. I’m adding it to The Best Reference Websites For English Language Learners/

How We Can Support Our Newcomer Students is by Tan Huynh.

I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources For Teacher & Student Podcasting: