English Language Learners

English language learners really benefit when teachers establish effective teamwork to support them.

When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.

When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity.

In higher grades, multilingual students need to develop a grasp of academic English. Here’s how to help them acquire the skills they need.

Artificial intelligence tools can help multilingual students better understand complex texts in English.

When teachers bring collaboration, creativity, and movement into assessment, anxiety and dread give way to confidence and joy as students show off what they have learned.

Setting up a self-contained classroom for English language learners bolsters academics and helps students reach fluency faster.

A fun and meaningful activity can help young learners embrace their own identities and develop an appreciation for their classmates’ identities.

Five ways teachers can celebrate and extend the linguistic expertise of young students who speak two or more languages.

These picture books feature characters who find ways to communicate with older relatives or with each other, even when they don’t share a common language.

Focusing on future-ready skills—like computer science and app development—helps English language learners become better critical thinkers and more fluent speakers.

Teachers of any subject can use these tips to help English language learners be more engaged and at ease in class.