There’s some great links here to trigger writing as well as discussion. I loved the Karate Kid!
Fun videos from Larry Ferlazzo
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Using technology to build vocabulary
Could be a good strategy to put those mobile phones to a better use!
Pros and Cons
This Website covers a number of issues looking at arguments for and against. It’s U.S. based but there are many issues that are relevant across the globe. More local background information can then be researched. 
Debating
Debating topics relevant to the news can be a high-interest way to engage English language learner. The link below has some video clips to see this in action.
Learn Words
This is a great way for students to explore and learn words – especially after discussing morphemes in class.
using TED talks
Links to some brilliant auto lesson sites – especially activities for listening.
Listening sites
Personality Adjectives
Brilliant and fun activities for exploring personality adjectives.
New York Times Learning Network
While not entirely devoted to things EAL, this site has great ideas for lessons, writing prompts, discussions and more.
verb tenses
10 minutes to kill? Want to check on your verbs? Try some of the activities and lessons here.