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:

C1 Speaking Interaction? Let’s Make It Click! is from Blog de Cristina.

Prime First, Explain Later: The Secret to Effortless Grammar Learning is from The Language Gym. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For Grammar Practice.

Making Phonics Work in Second Language Learning: What the Research Really Says is from The Language Gym. I’m adding it to The Best Articles & Sites For Teachers & Students To Learn About Phonics.

A visual representation of the role of attitude in language learning and how it interacts with various factors. The diagram illustrates: Attitude influencing motivation, anxiety, and self-efficacy, which shape learning behaviors. Motivation leading to effort and engagement,… pic.twitter.com/w1HQUgcVYA

— Dr Gianfranco Conti (@gianfrancocont9) May 25, 2025

Xiaoma, a polyglot, was invited to give a speech at a high school for Language Week, and he delivered the entire speech in Gen Alpha slang.pic.twitter.com/NdLCAA8vJE

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 13, 2025

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Tools. Have you tried them yet? Have you tried to create personalized dialogues for your students? Until now, it wasn’t easy. Today I’m showing you how to do it. Easy. Free. Multilingual. Choosing the tone and downloadable. https://t.co/jg8FpgX0mf

— Blog de Cristina (@blogdecristina) May 22, 2025

As AI tools become more and more embedded in education, we’re asking the question:

🤖 AI and Creativity — Friends or Foes? 🎨

Find out what the research says in today’s new blog 👇https://t.co/B08t66AFhh

— InnerDrive (@Inner_Drive) May 22, 2025

Adaptive teaching for multilingual learners isn’t about doing more – it’s about noticing more.

If a student is silent, lost or stuck, don’t assume they don’t understand ➡️respond with scaffolds: visuals, gestures, L1 use, sentence starters.#edutwitter #EAL #multilingual pic.twitter.com/eRNJwqBdiF

— Joanna Kolota (@JKolota) May 25, 2025

TEACHER VOICES: The children of Deaf adults would often be better served by treating them as English language learners than as students with special needs. To kids who use American Sign Language, English is indeed a second, separate language.

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— EdSource (@edsource.org) May 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Recent federal actions portend new risks for English Learner students is from Brookings. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On Recent Trump Administration Moves On ELL Policies.