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ESL
1/1/2021
Maximizing the Impact of Your EAL Department
Learn tips for maximizing the impact your school's EAL Department can make on student learning.
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Maximizing the Impact of Your EAL Department
Learn tips for maximizing the impact your school's EAL Department can make on student learning.
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26/8/2018
ESL Students and Specialist Classes
If we do not provide support for ESL students during specialist classes, what are the consequences? Read to find out!
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ESL Students and Specialist Classes
If we do not provide support for ESL students during specialist classes, what are the consequences? Read to find out!
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30/11/2020
Teaching ESL Students to Read
Teaching ESL students how to read can be an easy and enjoyable process. Learn tips on how!
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Teaching ESL Students to Read
Teaching ESL students how to read can be an easy and enjoyable process. Learn tips on how!
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19/2/2018
Academic English Language Learners - A Change in Perspective
What if instead of attempting to classify students into categories of English language learners and trying to determine who qualifies for extra support etc..., we simply view ALL students as Academic English Learners – no additional categorization needed?
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Academic English Language Learners - A Change in Perspective
What if instead of attempting to classify students into categories of English language learners and trying to determine who qualifies for extra support etc..., we simply view ALL students as Academic English Learners – no additional categorization needed?
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15/4/2018
Links to ESL Resources for Teachers
View over 40 links to fantastic teaching resources for ESL teachers! We have included links for games, making quizzes, project ideas and much more!
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Links to ESL Resources for Teachers
View over 40 links to fantastic teaching resources for ESL teachers! We have included links for games, making quizzes, project ideas and much more!
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25/2/2018
Academic English Language Learners - A Proposed Solution
If we could shift mainstream teachers' mindset, what would change in how instructions were given, how learning materials would be chosen and developed, how activities would be laid out, how assessments would be created … would any student’s language needs be ignored? Is it possible to meet the language needs of ALL students (ESL, EAL, native speakers ... ) in a classroom and ensure all learners can access the curriculum?
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Academic English Language Learners - A Proposed Solution
If we could shift mainstream teachers' mindset, what would change in how instructions were given, how learning materials would be chosen and developed, how activities would be laid out, how assessments would be created … would any student’s language needs be ignored? Is it possible to meet the language needs of ALL students (ESL, EAL, native speakers ... ) in a classroom and ensure all learners can access the curriculum?
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22/4/2018
Links to ESL Resources for Students
View links to 31 of our favourite sites for ESL students. Find resources for vocabulary building, grammar practice and more!
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Links to ESL Resources for Students
View links to 31 of our favourite sites for ESL students. Find resources for vocabulary building, grammar practice and more!
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22/10/2018
Setting Up an EAL Department at an International School
Learn helpful tips for setting up an EAL department at your international school.
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Setting Up an EAL Department at an International School
Learn helpful tips for setting up an EAL department at your international school.
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12/7/2018
Our ESL eBooks & Accompanying Teaching Resources
Our ESL collection of eBooks is designed to help your upper primary & middle school children consolidate classroom learning at home or at school, and links to common themes being covered in the classroom, as well as covering cultural aspects of life in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Australia.
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Our ESL eBooks & Accompanying Teaching Resources
Our ESL collection of eBooks is designed to help your upper primary & middle school children consolidate classroom learning at home or at school, and links to common themes being covered in the classroom, as well as covering cultural aspects of life in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Australia.
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15/6/2019
Fun ESL Games!
Looking for some fun English games to play with your ESL students? We have put together some of our favorite low-prep ideas!
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Fun ESL Games!
Looking for some fun English games to play with your ESL students? We have put together some of our favorite low-prep ideas!
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3/11/2020
CVC Words Videos for ESL Students
Looking for a resource that would not only allow your ESL students to practice reading skills, but also conversational skills in one set? Look no further! Learn more about our CVC Words videos.
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CVC Words Videos for ESL Students
Looking for a resource that would not only allow your ESL students to practice reading skills, but also conversational skills in one set? Look no further! Learn more about our CVC Words videos.
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16/5/2018
Learning to Spell: Life Skill vs. Academic
Are our current spelling programs for ESL students meeting their immediate academic needs, or do we need to change our approach?
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Learning to Spell: Life Skill vs. Academic
Are our current spelling programs for ESL students meeting their immediate academic needs, or do we need to change our approach?
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9/12/2020
Implementing Literature Circles in Your ESL Classroom
Learn how implementing literature circles in your English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom can benefit your students.
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Implementing Literature Circles in Your ESL Classroom
Learn how implementing literature circles in your English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom can benefit your students.
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24/3/2019
Tips for Teaching ESL Students in the Early Years
Learn practical tips for teaching ESL students in your Early Years classroom!
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Tips for Teaching ESL Students in the Early Years
Learn practical tips for teaching ESL students in your Early Years classroom!
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26/1/2021
The Importance of Academic Language for ELL Students
Learn the reasons why academic language should be at the forefront of your school's ELL program.
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The Importance of Academic Language for ELL Students
Learn the reasons why academic language should be at the forefront of your school's ELL program.
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18/5/2021
Push-In vs Pull-Out in EAL Programs
The topic of push-in vs pull-out sessions when it comes to setting up an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is often debated. Which is better? Read to find out!
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Push-In vs Pull-Out in EAL Programs
The topic of push-in vs pull-out sessions when it comes to setting up an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is often debated. Which is better? Read to find out!
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1/6/2021
Best Practices for Setting Up an EAL Program
What are some of the best practices for setting up an EAL program at your school? Learn some of the basics that should be in place!
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Best Practices for Setting Up an EAL Program
What are some of the best practices for setting up an EAL program at your school? Learn some of the basics that should be in place!
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8/6/2021
Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Approach in EAL
Learn the difference between a top-down vs bottom-up approach in EAL and why it matters.
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Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Approach in EAL
Learn the difference between a top-down vs bottom-up approach in EAL and why it matters.
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4/8/2021
Reading Videos for ELL Students
Find out how our collection of CVC & sight words videos can help your ELL students learn to read!
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Reading Videos for ELL Students
Find out how our collection of CVC & sight words videos can help your ELL students learn to read!
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4/4/2022
Assessing ELL Students
When it comes to testing ELL students to assess their language levels, there appears to be two opposing trains of thought – the first is to test students upon entry to the school and the second is to let them adjust to the school first and test a few months later. Which is the better approach? Read to find out!
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Assessing ELL Students
When it comes to testing ELL students to assess their language levels, there appears to be two opposing trains of thought – the first is to test students upon entry to the school and the second is to let them adjust to the school first and test a few months later. Which is the better approach? Read to find out!
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24/5/2022
Input vs Output Language - English Language Learning (ELL)
When it comes to working and evaluating English Language Learner (ELL) students’ progress, language can be broken down into two areas of focus – “input” language and “output” language. Which type of language should be taught first? Read to find out!
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Input vs Output Language - English Language Learning (ELL)
When it comes to working and evaluating English Language Learner (ELL) students’ progress, language can be broken down into two areas of focus – “input” language and “output” language. Which type of language should be taught first? Read to find out!
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12/6/2022
CCVC Words Reading Videos for ELL Students
Looking for the ideal resource to help your English-language learners (ELLs) learn to read? Look no further!
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CCVC Words Reading Videos for ELL Students
Looking for the ideal resource to help your English-language learners (ELLs) learn to read? Look no further!
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6/6/2023
Tips for Supporting ELL Students in the Classroom
Learn tips on how best to support ELL students in your classroom.
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Tips for Supporting ELL Students in the Classroom
Learn tips on how best to support ELL students in your classroom.
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12/6/2023
The Difference Between Language for Proficiency and Language for Acquisition
It’s important to understand that there are two types of language that must be considered when working with ELLs – language for proficiency and language for acquisition, and it’s about striking the right balance between the two.
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The Difference Between Language for Proficiency and Language for Acquisition
It’s important to understand that there are two types of language that must be considered when working with ELLs – language for proficiency and language for acquisition, and it’s about striking the right balance between the two.
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26/6/2023
English Language Learning (ELL) Planner for Teachers
Learn more about this planning tool that will assist teachers in best supporting ELL students in the classroom.
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English Language Learning (ELL) Planner for Teachers
Learn more about this planning tool that will assist teachers in best supporting ELL students in the classroom.
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FSL
12/18/2020
Using Literature Circles in Your FSL Classroom
Learn the benefits of implementing a literature circles program in your French as a Second Language (FSL) classroom!
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Using Literature Circles in Your FSL Classroom
Learn the benefits of implementing a literature circles program in your French as a Second Language (FSL) classroom!
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1/4/2018
Links to French Teaching Resources
Browse links to over 40 useful websites for FSL teachers. We have included links for games, making quizzes, learning French songs and much more!
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Links to French Teaching Resources
Browse links to over 40 useful websites for FSL teachers. We have included links for games, making quizzes, learning French songs and much more!
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10/10/2018
Fun FSL Games!
Looking for some fun French games to play with your students? We have put together a list of some of our favourite low-prep FSL game ideas!
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Fun FSL Games!
Looking for some fun French games to play with your students? We have put together a list of some of our favourite low-prep FSL game ideas!
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24/1/2018
Why Our FSL eBooks and Literature Circles Programs Were Created
While I was teaching FSL, I was provided with textbooks which were fantastic in many ways – the vocabulary and grammar activities were helpful tools – but the one thing I always felt I was lacking was reading material for the students. So I began creating my own FSL eBooks. Read to find out more about the resources ...
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Why Our FSL eBooks and Literature Circles Programs Were Created
While I was teaching FSL, I was provided with textbooks which were fantastic in many ways – the vocabulary and grammar activities were helpful tools – but the one thing I always felt I was lacking was reading material for the students. So I began creating my own FSL eBooks. Read to find out more about the resources ...
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8/4/2018
Links to French Resources for Students
Check out our favorite links to helpful websites for FSL students. We have included resources for practicing French vocabulary, French grammar and more!
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Links to French Resources for Students
Check out our favorite links to helpful websites for FSL students. We have included resources for practicing French vocabulary, French grammar and more!
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9/7/2018
Our FSL eBooks & Accompanying Teaching Resources
Our FSL collection of eBooks and accompanying resources are ideal for use in upper primary and middle school classrooms and link to common themes being covered in the classroom, as well as covering cultural aspects of life in Canada, France, Martinique and Senegal. Learn more about our unique French program.
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Our FSL eBooks & Accompanying Teaching Resources
Our FSL collection of eBooks and accompanying resources are ideal for use in upper primary and middle school classrooms and link to common themes being covered in the classroom, as well as covering cultural aspects of life in Canada, France, Martinique and Senegal. Learn more about our unique French program.
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Modern Foreign Languages
10/2/2019
How to Help Your Foreign Language Students Improve Their Speaking & Listening Skills
Are you looking for ways to help your students improve their speaking and listening skills in a foreign language? Check out some of our favourite fun, low-prep ideas!
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How to Help Your Foreign Language Students Improve Their Speaking & Listening Skills
Are you looking for ways to help your students improve their speaking and listening skills in a foreign language? Check out some of our favourite fun, low-prep ideas!
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17/2/2019
Making the Language Connections in Modern Foreign Language Classes
Find out why Modern Foreign Language (MFL) classes should not be seen as stand-alones, but rather as part of a student’s whole language learning journey.
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Making the Language Connections in Modern Foreign Language Classes
Find out why Modern Foreign Language (MFL) classes should not be seen as stand-alones, but rather as part of a student’s whole language learning journey.
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19/12/2020
Creating a Modern Foreign Language Curriculum
Learn tips for creating a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) curriculum at your school.
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Creating a Modern Foreign Language Curriculum
Learn tips for creating a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) curriculum at your school.
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1/2/2018
How to Link Your MFL Curriculum to the IPC
Developing a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) curriculum that links to the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is feasible, worthwhile, and hugely impactful on consolidating student learning as students will see concepts repeated differently in multiple languages. Learn tips on how this can be accomplished at your school.
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How to Link Your MFL Curriculum to the IPC
Developing a Modern Foreign Language (MFL) curriculum that links to the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) is feasible, worthwhile, and hugely impactful on consolidating student learning as students will see concepts repeated differently in multiple languages. Learn tips on how this can be accomplished at your school.
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1/7/2019
Links to the Best Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Resources
Check out links to 19 of our favorite websites offering foreign language resources to help you liven up your lessons and engage your learners!
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Links to the Best Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Resources
Check out links to 19 of our favorite websites offering foreign language resources to help you liven up your lessons and engage your learners!
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17/3/2019
Ensuring Meaningful Modern Foreign Language Classes in the Early Years
Learn tips for ensuring a meaningful Modern Foreign Language (MFL) experience for students in the Early Years!
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Ensuring Meaningful Modern Foreign Language Classes in the Early Years
Learn tips for ensuring a meaningful Modern Foreign Language (MFL) experience for students in the Early Years!
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10/5/2022
Planning Tools for Modern Foreign Language Teachers - ESBPlanners
Learn more about our upcoming software designed to help Modern Foreign Language teachers easily design, customize, share and store templates!
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Planning Tools for Modern Foreign Language Teachers - ESBPlanners
Learn more about our upcoming software designed to help Modern Foreign Language teachers easily design, customize, share and store templates!
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Mother Tongue
18/1/2021
Setting Up a Mother-Tongue Program at Your School
Thinking about creating a mother-tongue program for your school, but not sure where to begin? We've provided some easy tips on how.
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Setting Up a Mother-Tongue Program at Your School
Thinking about creating a mother-tongue program for your school, but not sure where to begin? We've provided some easy tips on how.
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19/8/2018
How to Incorporate the Use of Mother Tongue in Your Classroom
Incorporating the use of a child’s mother tongue in your classroom doesn’t require extensive extra planning, in fact many ideas can be incorporated easily into your day-to-day lessons! Learn tips on how.
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How to Incorporate the Use of Mother Tongue in Your Classroom
Incorporating the use of a child’s mother tongue in your classroom doesn’t require extensive extra planning, in fact many ideas can be incorporated easily into your day-to-day lessons! Learn tips on how.
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13/8/2018
Helping Parents Maintain Their Child's Mother Tongue
Helping children maintain their mother tongue at home is important. Learn tips on how to assist parents in doing so!
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Helping Parents Maintain Their Child's Mother Tongue
Helping children maintain their mother tongue at home is important. Learn tips on how to assist parents in doing so!
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