English Language Learners
Discover ways to optimize instruction to address the needs of students who are learning English.
5 Ways to Ensure Clarity for ELLs
Teachers can build check-ins during instruction to gauge whether students understand the key points of the lesson.503
12 Fun Speaking Games for Language Learners
Every teacher has faced the struggle of encouraging students to speak. Here's a list of a fun activities to get your students to talking.97.6k
6 Essential Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners
We interviewed educators with decades of experience in teaching ELLs and tapped a network of experts and observers to find the strategies that work.48.8kHighlighting the Benefits of Being Bilingual
By pointing out the benefits of bilingualism, teachers can give students learning English a boost in confidence.4424 Strategies to Help English Learners Master New Math Skills
Developing new math skills for students learning English means keeping them on grade level and building on their existing speaking, reading, and writing abilities.460Supporting Multilingual Students in the Early Grades
Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.10.1k10 Strategies That Support English Language Learners Across All Subjects
Teachers of any subject can use these tips to help English language learners be more engaged and at ease in class.4.6kHow to Use English Learners’ Primary Language in the Classroom
It’s important for multilingual students to feel that their first language is valuable, seen as an asset, and a welcome part of their identity.757
Preparing for Cultural Diversity: Resources for Teachers
How can teachers prepare for diverse classrooms? There isn't a definitive answer, but there is a wealth of resources online. Discover some helpful links for teachers.16.3k
8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Ideas for developing students’ capacity to understand and use discipline-specific terminology and the language used in instruction.22.5kDo’s & Don’ts for Teaching English-Language Learners
In an excerpt from his book with fellow teacher Katie Hull Sypnieski, blogger Larry Ferlazzo looks at a few basic ways to reach students who are learning English as well as the subject at hand.13.2kActivating Prior Knowledge With English Language Learners
Students learn better when they first access what they already know—and this plays a big role in improving English language learners’ academic literacy.10.2kThe Necessity of Having High Expectations
Conveying compassion for students while holding them to high standards can help improve equity in education.7.4k5 Effective Modeling Strategies for English Learners
Providing English learners—and all students—with examples of how to do learning tasks is particularly useful during distance learning.5.1kEncouraging Students to Be Storytellers
Students in kindergarten through second grade can develop the ability to share original stories, strengthening their literacy skills.485
