http://community.eflclassroom.com/profiles/blogs/top-5-favorite-online-language-games?xg_source=activity
Great Website to get started meeting the needs of your English Language Learner students. I am posting the link below that is a great go-to website for teachers who are just getting started and do not know where to begin.
50 Essential Resources for ESL Students
http://oedb.org/library/beginning-online-learning/50_essential_resources_for_esl_students
If 50 resources are to overwhelming start with a few and see what works. Below I have highlighted some sites that are very useful and will get you off on a positive foot.
Grammar and Usage
Purdue Online Writing Lab: The OWL is a wonderful repository of practice sheets and linguistic primers for learner at all levels.
Spelling and Pronunciation
American English Pronunciation Practice: This helpful site has dozens of word exercises designed to let students listen and repeat until they get a handle on pronunciation.
Vocabulary and Writing
Flash Card Exchange: This brower-based tool lets you study thousands of words, create your own flash cards, and sort cards based on category and learner language.
Quizzes and Worksheets
Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students: Just what it sounds like. These tests will help students learn grammar, tricky words, vocabulary, and more.Podcasts
ESL Podcast: Regular updates and easy categorization make this podcast a great resource.
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Who are English Language Learners?
It is common that when ESL student or English Language Learner is mentioned, most people think of a Spanish speaking child. This is not the case, it is any child whose primary language that is spoken at home is not English. It is important as a teacher that we are sensitive to all students but especially to those who do not come from the same culture that we do.
I have searched how to better prepare yourself when having an ESL student in your classroom. I have included the top 10 list taken from http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/esl/eslhintintro.cfm. You can also click on each of the statements below and a link will appear below if you would like more information.
I have searched how to better prepare yourself when having an ESL student in your classroom. I have included the top 10 list taken from http://www.teachersfirst.com/content/esl/eslhintintro.cfm. You can also click on each of the statements below and a link will appear below if you would like more information.
4. Work on your language skills.
1. Don’t assume students know how the American educational system works.
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Resources
Finding resources to use as a teacher is always beneficial. There are many resource available to assist you while having an English Language Learner in your class as well as resources to assist the student. Using technology can be especially helpful for students whose primary language is not English. I have included a website below and a short description.
http://eslteachingandtechnology.com
This is a great resource for both teachers and students.
There are different categories under the teacher's resources such as:
http://eslteachingandtechnology.com
This is a great resource for both teachers and students.
There are different categories under the teacher's resources such as:
-Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
-Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
-Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
-Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
-Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Resources under the student section:
Listening Skills
Speaking Skills
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Additional Learning Resources
All of the resources in the student section are identified by the TESOL standards.
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