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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.

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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:

Base English looks like an excellent free site to find lessons for ELLs.  They’re divided by proficiency level, include videos, and gap-fills (clozes) you can use with them.  It also has a good online test learners can use to identify their English level.  It was created by Elton LaClare, a professor in Japan.  I’m adding it to The Best Free Online Tools For ELLs To Use For Assessing Their Language-Level.

5 Ways to Ensure Clarity for ELLs appeared in Edutopia.

X Is For (E)Xtra Things is from Creating ELT Materials.

4 Strategies to Help English Learners Master New Math Skills is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Teaching Common Core Math To English Language Learners.

How to Facilitate Voice and Choice in a Student-Centered Classroom is from Confianza.

I wonder if these new AI generated BuzzFeed Infinity Quizzes might have some value to use with ELL students?

Teach English With Songs: Musical Sentences – a Fun ESL Activity Idea is from The Song Activity Factory. I’m adding it to The Best Music Websites For Learning English.

Benefits of being bilingual is a lesson plan from the British Council. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning The Advantages To Being Bilingual.

The lifting of Title 42 may have an impact on the number of ELL students enrolling in school. Here are some resources to help understand it:

What does the end of Title 42 mean for schools? is from Education Dive.