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:
New! Vocabulary Instruction for ELLs: Resource Gallery
See several of our @ColorinColorado articles, strategies, and videos on vocabulary all in one place!https://t.co/hyc5VahkSU pic.twitter.com/tX9odxtRZk
— Colorín Colorado (@ColorinColorado) August 8, 2025
ELL students could watch this video and then talk/write about what they saw:
Headlines is a good lesson plan from The TEFL Zone.
What does research say about the main characteristics & challenges of writing among Ss with oral non-standardised home languages that differ from the language of schooling?
This infographic summarises evidence from 22 studies.
🧑🏫 Provide explicit language awareness… https://t.co/jaVZ6FLYlq pic.twitter.com/JQ9RGnagac
— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) August 11, 2025
IMPROVE TURN-AND-TALK USING SENTENCE FRAMES
Turn & Talk is a popular teaching practice. But what’s really happening in those chats? Collaborative language frames can make talk more meaningful, say Alma Ortiz-Agib & @sundayreads.bsky.social
#edusky @larryferlazzo.bsky.socialtinyurl.com/4kf3hery
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— MiddleWeb (@middleweb.bsky.social) August 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Here’s a video to show ELLs that they can talk/write about:
What is Grammaring? is from The Barefoot TEFL Teacher.
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