English Language Acquisition (ELA): Just for ELA Instructors

From ESL instructor and author Larry Ferlazzo.

Government websites from the U.S. Department of State.

"This Beginning ESL (levels 2-3) curriculum was created with a grant from the Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium to implement Bridge Prep components into curricula. To prepare learners to transition to jobs and post-secondary, this curriculum incorporates Transitions skills such as critical thinking and effective communication into every life skill unit."

From ESL instructor Larry Ferlazzo.

“Free printable worksheets and lesson plans for every busy teacher. Find printable worksheets on any topic: vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, writing and speaking!” Also has articles.

From BusyTeacher.org

Hear how names from around the world are pronounced.

"The Ling Space is dedicated to bringing you varied, accessible, and up-to-date content and discussion about linguistics and other language topics."

"The Minnesota Literacy Council partners with hundreds of schools, Adult Basic Education centers and other community organizations to improve literacy programming throughout the state."

Rewords sentences and websites so they are easier to understand.

From the BBC and British Council. Larry Ferlazzo is a guest monthly blogger on the site.

Written by Barbara Gottschalk for Educational Leadership magazine. "An ESOL teacher responds to 10 common misconceptions about English language learners." From the February 2016, Volume 73, Number 5 issue, pages 62-64.

The 2013 summer issue of "American Educator" (from The American Federation Of Teachers) has three articles on teaching ESL students. The articles are available in one PDF file that you can read online or download.