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.
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Tag Archives: teaching and learning
using TED talks
Links to some brilliant auto lesson sites – especially activities for listening.
Connect
This twitter account from Katie Toppel has some brilliant ideas – many for primary level – but general ones as well.
keeping a vocabulary notebook
This article from heads up English reinforces the importance of building and revisiting language.
New York Times Learning Network
While not entirely devoted to things EAL, this site has great ideas for lessons, writing prompts, discussions and more.
EAL in the Mainstream
Simple, easy strategies for all students in all classes.
Knowing how to use a text book
Nice article here on navigating the finer points of a text!
Viral Videos
Some great ideas about using viral videos to enhance learning!
Homework and Academic success
It’s obviously a little more complex than we might think.
Mike Gershon free resources
There’s a wealth of resources here for assessment, starters, EAL and a whole lot more.