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Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL

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:

Slate has begun an online word game called “Pears” that may or may offer an idea adaptable to the ELL classroom. First, you’re given six letters and have to create as many words as you can from then. Next, you’re given a two letter combo, and you have to use that combo and the other six letters to create a longer word.

Here’s a video ELLs can watch and write and talk 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:

The ten cornerstones of effective listening instruction is from The Language Gym.

From Idea to Draft: Scaffolded ESL Writing with Writing Sparks and Kiddle is from FLTMag.

Questions to Ask About Your Multilingual Students is from Edutopia.

Here’s another video that ELLs can watch and then talk/write about what they saw:

Here’s another video for ELL students:

How to Teach Listening, Step-by-Step is from The Barefoot TEFL Teacher.

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