Need some practical ways to get your English Language Learners speaking, listening, reading, and writing? Especially those newcomers and beginners? This blog post talks about ways to incorporate vocabulary and get your ELLs speaking using task cards. Includes activities, strategies, ideas and benefits of using them to support your teaching. #esl #eslbeginners #eslnewcomers #eslstrategies #eslactivities #eslteaching

What is Oral Language? Oral Language skills are an important component of language development. It is made up of at least five key components (Moats 2010) including phonological skills, pragmatics, syntax, morphological skills, and vocabulary. Students need opportunities throughout the day to practice their speaking and listening skills. For English Language Learners this is particularly important

These task cards are the perfect ESL activity for ELL Newcomers or beginner ELLs. Packed with visuals, real photos, and vocabulary for students to develop oral language skills. Also great for listening, reading, and writing skills as well!This vocabulary set includes:~40 ESL task card for beginner E...

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Comprehension is the reason for reading. If readers can read the words but do not understand or connect to what they are reading, they are not really reading. This lesson provides useful reading comprehension strategies for English language learners.

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