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:
Inside the Rare and Rewarding Work of Teaching the Hmong Language is from Ed Week. I’m adding it to The Best Websites To Learn About Hmong Culture & History.
English Language Development (ELD) Guidelines provides recommendations for publishers.
Teachers From Mexico Give English Learners a Boost in Small Texas School District is from Ed Surge.
What does research say about metacognitive interventions in EFL learning? ⁰ ⁰This infographic summarises evidence from 29 studies!⁰
⬆️ An increase in metacognition can lead to better self-regulation, problem solving, self-efficacy & self-confident! ⁰⁰👨🏫 Be open to how your… https://t.co/wwl74bIhMF pic.twitter.com/Lh2NrFudD0— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) May 16, 2025
18 Intriguing Animal Photos to Get Your Students Thinking is from The NY Times. I’m adding it to The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons.
Low-cost Alabama program takes new approach to train teachers: ‘Transformational’ www.al.com/educationlab…
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— Peter Greene (@palan57.bsky.social) June 1, 2025 at 4:24 AM
One of the Least Known Yet Most Consequential Principles in Language Learning: Transfer-Appropriate Processing (TAP) is from The Language Gym.
Eleven surprising Facts About How the Brain Processes Language That Every Teacher Should Know is from The Language Gym.
Wordless but not silent: Unlocking the power of wordless picture books is from The TESOL Journal.
PODCAST: Fifty-one years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided a case that would forever change education for English learners in this country. With the Trump administration proposing cuts for English learners, it’s time to revisit the landmark case of Lau v. Nichols.
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— EdSource (@edsource.org) June 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Waiting to learn: How Chicago’s approach to staffing bilingual education programs falls short
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— Chalkbeat (@chalkbeat.org) June 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Summer School Reminded Me Why I Love Teaching is from Ed Week.
