English Language Learners
Discover ways to optimize instruction to address the needs of students who are learning English.
4 Practical Ways to Make Instruction Accessible for Multilingual Learners
Teachers can make small changes to amplify language opportunities that create pathways toward success for English learners.882
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.93.2k
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.24.4kIncorporating Students’ Native Languages to Enhance Their Learning
Teachers don’t have to speak students’ first languages to make room for these languages in middle and high school classrooms.4113 Strategies to Support English Language Learners in Social Studies
Scaffolding such as visual guides and templates can make it easier for ELLs to grasp material in courses with complicated vocabulary.782Supporting 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.8.5kFoundations of Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching
Teachers can provide multiple ways for English learners to engage with lessons and demonstrate their understanding.218The Benefits of Oral History Projects for Multilingual Learners
When multilingual students interview family members, they improve their communication skills and learn more about their roots.3803 Tips for Co-teaching Multilingual Students
Effective collaboration between language specialists and content teachers can help multilingual students succeed.18410 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.2.7k
Do’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.20.1k
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.18.3kUsing Interactive Storytelling to Teach Key Vocabulary Terms
Embedding important terms in stories created with upper elementary and middle school English learners helps them build their academic vocabulary.626
8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
Ideas for developing students’ capacity to understand and use discipline-specific terminology and the language used in instruction.22.7kAn Asset-Based Approach to Supporting English Learners’ Reading Skills
A look at what English learners need in order to develop the skills and motivation to improve their ability to read in English.2.6k
