Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

 

Eight 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 2021.

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

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

Here are this week’s choices:

I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources Explaining Why We Need To Support The Home Language Of ELLs:

A study on the outcomes of dual language learners in CA, a main piece of @First5CA Dual Language Learner Pilot initiative, showed notable & consistent benefits associated with home language use for children in early learning. via @AIRInforms ▶️ https://t.co/OWSd0R62yg

— CaliforniansTogether (@CalTog) August 26, 2022

What are Thinking Routines? is from The Barefoot TEFL Teacher. I’m adding it to PROJECT ZERO’S “THINKING ROUTINES TOOL” IS AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE.

IMMIGRANT STUDENTS’ ASSETS, STRENGTHS, AND CHALLENGES is from Re-Imagining Migration. I’m adding it to The Best Posts On Looking At Our Students Through The Lens Of Assets & Not Deficits.

I’m adding this next tweet to The Best Posts & Articles About Providing Students With Choices:

A homework choice board with 16 tasks to practise all four skills as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. https://t.co/g4EowXmDsW pic.twitter.com/CyrRn8NsHP

— Miguel Míguez (@onthesamepagelt) August 28, 2022

What is the most spoken language in the world 2022? Top 10 spoken languages, globally. is from USA Today.

💥If you want to know more about yourself & your #ELLs #MLLs, try the personality & interest surveys compiled in this infographic. They're fun❗️ #ELL2point0
📌https://t.co/sDqtlTUARo@DrCarolSalva @Larryferlazzo @KYTESOL @MrsSpinasClass @emilyfranESL @KatieToppel @ValentinaESL pic.twitter.com/NQ1ay1E96b

— Irina McGrath, Ph.D. (@irina_mcgrath) August 30, 2022

I'm working on this document with end product ideas for (secondary school) language projects or tasks. Could you share any other ideas you can think of?
RTs, sharing or tagging anyone you think could help us will be much appreciated! 🙏 https://t.co/QdgfeBFh7Q pic.twitter.com/Y30C8MQyTG

— Miguel Míguez (@onthesamepagelt) August 30, 2022

Test English Learners in the Languages They Speak at School and at Home is from The 74.