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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.

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Here are this week’s choices:

Using Podcasts in World Language Classes is from Edutopia.

My student teacher came up with what I think is a good “twist” on the Language Experience Approach. After doing the activity (watching a video, playing a game, taking a tour, etc.), when working with newcomers, start by asking them to create a class word bank. Sentence might be beyond them for now, but most can at least come up with English words they know that relate to the activity. Once the word bank is on the board, we can then give them hints about how they can construct sentences using them. I’m adding this info to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE APPROACH.

5 Built-in iPhone Features That Can Help ELs is from TESOL.

Here’s a simple and free audio/text flashcard tool for sight words.

Start A Scene Improv looks pretty neat.  I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Using Improvisation In The ESL/EFL/ELL Classroom.

English Learners in Chicago Public Schools is from The University of Chicago.

Here is a question I put out on Twitter, and some responses to it: