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 all my Best lists on teaching ELLs.
Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.
In addition, look for our latest book on teaching ELLs, The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0.
Here are this week’s choices:
ELL students can watch this video and talk/write about what they saw:
I’m adding this video to The Best Resources For Using “If This Animal Or Image Could Talk” Lesson Idea In Class:
What are they talking about? 😅 pic.twitter.com/wPUUM1Vk35
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) June 7, 2025
Put sentence patterns first. Humans chunk everything into patterns. The larger the chunk, the lighter the load on working memory as we process language. However, if you put the teaching of single words and conjugations first you will raise a breed of slow and hesitant speakers.
— Dr Gianfranco Conti (@gianfrancocont9) March 11, 2019
What does research say about how social media can help language learning? ⁰ ⁰This infographic summarises evidence from 396 studies!
📱Learning outside of classroom & learner autonomy can be promoted through assigning tasks on social media platforms
😄An opportunity to be… https://t.co/33Vd85cqHQ pic.twitter.com/DLS6cYg9mg
— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) June 6, 2025
Here’s another video to show to ELLs and have them talk/write about what they saw:
This was his first hunt and his brother ruined it.. 😂
Watch until the end.. pic.twitter.com/ve2gMFHFoC
— Buitengebieden (@buitengebieden) June 7, 2025
LetterBoxed has a collection of online word games, most of which are too difficult for many ELLs. However, I think the ideas behind some of the games could be converted for use in the classroom. I’m adding this info to The Best Ideas For Using Games In The ESL/EFL/ELL Classroom.
Here’s a recent issue of one of my favorite journals, Humanising Language Teaching.
ONE LEARNING MODEL FOR ALL is from The Internationals Network.
Free #ESL speaking lesson for beginners: Daily Routine! 🍳 ⏰ Introduce your students to basic vocabulary that helps describe daily routines, such as get up, get dressed, have breakfast. Download it here: https://t.co/lAUglhqWna #teachertwitter #speakinglessonESL #newcomersESL
— Off2Class (@Off2Class) June 10, 2025
How Language Development Can Boost English Learners’ Math Skills is from Ed Week. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Teaching Common Core Math To English Language Learners.
Rollama has lots of games for ELLs.




