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How to Teach Reading to Non-native English Speakers

Teaching reading to non-native speakers involves a careful sequence that unlocks the text, builds comprehension, and nurtures a love of reading. Here's a detailed breakdown of seven effective steps: Step…
Posted by tesol March 6, 2024
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Tools and Apps to Highlight, Mark Up, and Provide Feedback on Readings and Writings

Different web tools and apps help students mark up, highlight, and leave comments on readings and their writings. This is a whole new way our students can take a deeper…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 23, 2018
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Enhancing Literacy with Comic Books and Creators, American #TESOL Webinar

Comics are fun for every age group and can be used to teach different subjects. You can use a simple comic strip with beginners and more advanced comic strips and…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 20, 2018
Featured Book! Hacking Literacy: 5 Ways To Turn Any Classroom Into a Culture of Readers
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Featured Book! Hacking Literacy: 5 Ways To Turn Any Classroom Into a Culture of Readers

This month we are featuring the book, Hacking Literacy: 5 Ways To Turn Any Classroom Into a Culture of Readers. In the book, Hacking Literacy: 5 Ways To Turn Any Classroom…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell July 9, 2018
Featured Book! Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child by Pernille Ripp
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Featured Book! Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every Child by Pernille Ripp

Welcome to a new series where we feature great books for language learners and teachers. This month we are featuring the book, Passionate Readers: The Art of Reaching and Engaging Every…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 9, 2018
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Featured Tool for English Language Learners! Owl Eyes to Promote Reading and Literacy

Every month we feature our favorite web tools and apps for English language learners and teachers. This month we are highlighting Owl Eyes, a free personalized annotation platform for readers to…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 2, 2018
Fairy Tales for Reading and Writing Instruction, #TESOL Webinar
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Fairy Tales for Reading and Writing Instruction, #TESOL Webinar

All cultures have fairy tales they pass onto children, which make fairy tales an incredible instructional tool for English language teachers. The familiar plots and characters make reading fairy tales…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell January 19, 2018
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Teaching Critical Reading Skills: A Guide for TESOL Teachers

In today's information-rich world, the ability to critically analyze texts is essential for English language learners. Critical reading involves more than just understanding words on a page; it requires students…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 27, 2017
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How to Teach Context Clues: A Guide for TESOL Teachers

Teaching English language learners (ELLs) to understand unfamiliar words through context clues is an essential skill that enhances vocabulary development and reading comprehension. By learning how to use surrounding words…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell October 16, 2017
ARC: Engaging learners with texts by digging deeply into the meaning
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ARC: Engaging learners with texts by digging deeply into the meaning

Welcome to a new series where we feature great books for language learners and teachers. This month we are featuring the book, Academic Reading Circles, by Tyson Seburn (@Seburnt). We…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell September 11, 2017
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9 Citizen Science Projects for ELLs

Our  students can use the Internet to learn English in exciting ways with people around the world. Recently we conducted a webinar about Citizen Science Projects for ELLs.  Citizen science is…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 21, 2017
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Tool of the Month for Language Learners: Kudos Reading

Welcome to a new series where we feature our favorite free web tools and apps for language learners and teachers. This month we are highlighting KudosReading, which is a site…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 1, 2017
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Favorite Edtech and ELT Posts for March

These are favorite ESL and Education Technology posts, infographics, videos, lesson plans, and research for March. In the comments feel free to share your favorite posts related to teaching English…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell March 27, 2017
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15 Game Sites that Encourage Literacy

Students enjoy playing digital games. Getting students to play online games can help them improve their reading, writing, and listening skills. Many online adventure games and quests have students read…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell November 14, 2016
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8 Sites to Find Readings for Teens and Adult Language Learners

With technology, language learners have the ability to Finding readings for language learners is easy when integrating technology. Websites and apps support language learners by coloring the words Below, we…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 25, 2016
9 Sites and Apps to Find Readings for Young Language Learners
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9 Sites and Apps to Find Readings for Young Language Learners

Reading is difficult for young language learners who are still developing literacy skills in their native language. Luckily, teachers can use websites and mobile apps  to find engaging reading materials…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 11, 2016
18 Word Cloud Web Tools and Resources for Student Learning
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18 Word Cloud Web Tools and Resources for Student Learning

Ever see random words placed in a cloud? These are word clouds and they provide tons of opportunities for language learners to engage with any topic. Word clouds can be…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell April 4, 2016
Teaching the Four Skills in the Primary EFL Classroom
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Infographic, Teaching the Four Skills in the Primary EFL Classroom

Learn to teach English as a second language to young learners by supporting the development of four core skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Follow @tesolAmerican TESOL Source: Teaching the…
Posted by tesol July 19, 2014
Unleash the Power of Project-Based Learning: Engage Students in Listening, Writing, Reading, and Speaking
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Unleash the Power of Project-Based Learning: Engage Students in Listening, Writing, Reading, and Speaking

Forget passive lectures and rote memorization! Project-based learning (PBL) is a dynamic approach that transforms students from passive recipients of information into active explorers, collaborators, and creators. By engaging them…
Posted by tesol December 17, 2013
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