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Verbiage Virtuosity: Eight Esoteric Escapades for Enriching ESL Lexicons

Banish the banality of basic vocabulary drills! Unleash your inner linguistic jester and embark on a whimsical journey through the wondrous world of words. We present eight unconventional, yet undeniably…
Posted by tesol May 24, 2024
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8 Best Ways to Teach Vocabulary for ESL Learners

Effective vocabulary instruction goes beyond memorizing definitions. ESL teachers must facilitate meaningful interactions that allow students to internalize and actively use new words. Here are 8 excellent classroom-ready approaches: Visuals…
Posted by tesol April 24, 2024
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Vocabulary: The Building Blocks of Language

Introducing new vocabulary in the ESL classroom isn't just about definitions and memorization. It's about fostering an engaging and multi-faceted exploration of words that empowers learners to expand their expressive…
Posted by tesol March 6, 2024
8 Online Visual Dictionaries for Children and Adolescents
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8 Online Visual Dictionaries for Children and Adolescents

Research shows that visuals help language learners with comprehension and fluency. This is why it is important to have picture dictionaries available for students to quickly reference. If you can't…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell August 27, 2018
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5 Online Visual Thesauruses for English Learners

With online tools language learners are able to visualize and build vocabulary. One of the most engaging ways to build vocabulary is by looking up words in an online visual…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell June 25, 2018
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Helping Language Learners Build Vocabulary: Beyond Memorization to Comprehension

One of the most fundamental aspects of language acquisition is vocabulary building. The more words our learners know, the easier it becomes for them to express themselves, understand others, and…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 25, 2018
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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
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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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Recommended Web Extensions for English Language Learners

Teach your students how to use a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari) to empower their language learning. Extensions appear at the top of a browser usually to the right…
Posted by Shelly Sanchez Terrell May 9, 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
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