English Language Learners

Professional development built around learning stations can give teachers an idea of what school is like for these students.

Consistent interaction with fellow students who know what it’s like to learn a new language can offer multilingual learners essential support.

When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.

Here’s how using strategies that link linguistic effort with content can engage and encourage middle school English language learners.

We visited a classroom in Denmark to see how a playful learning philosophy can put students at ease and make language learning joyful and engaging.

Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.

With a simple discussion activity that gets every learner in the class speaking and listening, teachers can help students boost conversation skills—and develop their opinions.

Teachers of any subject can use these tips to help English language learners be more engaged and at ease in class.

Although schools have been prioritizing discrete skills in reading instruction for years, education writer Natalie Wexler says building rich background knowledge could lead to more successful readers.

When social and emotional learning is integrated into language arts, elementary students gain a deeper understanding of concepts like empathy and self-awareness. And they’re more engaged in reading and writing, to boot.

These strategies can help English language learners feel like they’re an essential part of the school community.