English as a Second Language
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U.S. Bilingual Education Controversy Continues
The release of a report by the Texas Public Policy Foundation declaring bilingual education to be a failed policy is causing educators to question the practice again. more...
Understanding ESL Students' Language Development
ESL students may sound fluent when speaking with friends and teachers, but they need to work toward academic language fluency to succeed in school and beyond. more...
Scaffolding ESL Students' Reading Comprehension
Teach ESL students of all ages how to increase their ability to read for meaning by providing support and accommodations as they improve their English language skills. more...
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How to Teach Conversational English
By: Eve Lopez
While some English as a Foreign Language teachers yearn to teach conversational English, the truth is that it takes a lot of hard work and practice. more...
The Communicative Method of Teaching English
By: Eve Lopez
There are many ways to learn English as a foreign language. One of the most popular methods is called the "communicative method," or "student-centered" learning. more...
Using Drama to Teach English to Children
By: Heather Tucker
Act it out! Drama activities are a great way to get children who are learning English talking and practicing the language in real life situations. more...
Teaching Food Words to Children Learning English
By: Heather Tucker
Food words are a great starting point when teaching children English as a foreign language. These easy activities can help to bring English into the classroom. more...
How to Teach English in Russia
By: Eve Lopez
English teachers who have taught overseas may be surprised at the differences between cultures. Russian students who are learning English have special needs. more...
Pop & Rock Music to Teach Grammar in ESL Lessons
By: Lucille Lever
Pop and Rock are excellent genres of music to use in the ESL classroom. These two varieties of music have a broad spectrum and are known by most international students. more...
Language Scaffolds for Young ESL Learners
By: Dorit Sasson
By using language scaffolds, teachers provide more opportunities for ELLs to engage in vocabulary learning and comprehension of a new read-aloud. more...
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