Do we all have a language accent?
As an English language learner, I know I have a language accent that I will proudly carry for the rest of my life. As an ESL teacher, I was once asked by some of my …
Teaching English Language Learners
Educational resources and information for teachers of multilingual and English learners.
How to Use Reading A-Z to Access Spanish Books
A Resource for Spanish Books Finding grade level Spanish books for Spanish readers can be a bit of a challenge for parents raising bilingual kids. When my daughter first entered a dual language school I …
English Language Learning Programs
Program models in schools vary depending on staff availability and school-wide resources. Across the United States, most schools use the below 5 English language learner programs to teach English language learners. Some models are more …
What is a Home Language Survey Form?
Identifying English learners Many parents wonder how schools identify English language learners (ELLs). As an ESL coordinator, I often explain to parents why a child was identified as an ELL student. Unfortunately, most parents don’t …