Let Poetry Enhance Your ESL Curriculum
Poetry is universal among all societies, giving insights into individuals’ lives, cultures, beliefs, and practices. It can be successfully …
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The Challenges of Suggesting Fiction For English Language Learners
When it comes to required classroom reading, ESL students are no different from native English speaking students: They all have varied tastes in the …
Continue ReadingTeaching ESL Students With Disabilities in a Mainstreamed ESL Classroom
ESL students with disabilities face several challenges when it comes to learning English as a second language, and need some care and understanding. …
Continue ReadingESL and April Fools' Day: Using Humor to Teach Your ESL Students
Did you hear the one about . . . three ESL students walking down the road to their language comprehension workshop? “It’s windy,” …
Continue ReadingESL students - How Learning English Words from Marketing Can Help Build Better Readers
Many ESL students struggle to understand English words from marketing and promotional material that they encounter in their daily activities. …
Continue ReadingForeign Language Practice Groups Are Key to Learning a Second Language
Foreign language practice groups, or conversation circles, can be an effective supplement to learning a second language in a traditional classroom …
Continue ReadingPurpose and Definition of Special English: The Voice of America Language Created For English Language Learners
In 1959 the Voice of America radio broadcast developed a simpler form of the English Language called Special English. In this article we will go over …
Continue ReadingTeaching Mainstreamed English Language Learners Vocabulary in the Classroom
Strategies and tips for teaching vocabulary to English language learners of mixed abilities that keeps the stronger students engaged, while helping …
Continue ReadingTips on Motivating Pre-Teen & Teen English Language Learners
Teaching English as a second language to young learners is no mean feat. How do you keep Pre -Teens motivated? Here are some easy-to-apply principles …
Continue ReadingThe Difference Between the Geneva and King James Bibles
In this article we are going to take a look at the different translations of the Geneva Bible and the King James Version of the Bible. You will see …
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