Episode 125 - 3 Meaningful Ways to Teach Grammar to EL Teens and Adults
Teaching grammar can be a topic that raises many questions for teachers of English learners, but it doesn't have to be. And as we discussed last week about how to teach grammar to younger English lear...
10 Sep 202414min
Episode 124 - How to Teach Grammar to Younger English Learners
Whether you teach young English learners or teenagers and even adults, teaching in language involves teaching the grammar of that language. At the same time, it raises many questions for us. What is g...
3 Sep 202414min
Episode 123 - Kicking Off the School Year: The First Five Days in the ESL Classroom
Today we're diving into a crucial topic for every ESL teacher as we approach a new school year—how to set the stage for success during the first five days in the ESL classroom. In this episode, we'll ...
27 Aug 202420min
Episode 122 - Why Your EL Program Needs a Mission Statement and How to Create One
Recently, I talked about the roles of the EL teacher, what our jobs entail, and how we can explain, in short, about what we do to our colleagues and administrators. Today, I wanted to go a step furthe...
20 Aug 202413min
Episode 121 - 3 Reasons Hiring an EL Educational Consultant is a Must for Your EL Teaching Needs
With the new school year kicking off, energy is buzzing through the hallways as teachers set up their classrooms and dive into mandatory trainings. Today, we’re addressing a fundamental question: Why ...
13 Aug 202412min
Episode 120 - The Four Roles of an ESL Teacher: What Do They Actually Do?
With the number of English learners constantly rising and permeating not only large urban areas but also spreading into suburbs and rural towns, there's a serious need for all involved in the educatio...
6 Aug 202416min
Episode 119 - 5 Tips for Newer EL Teachers
Today we're diving into five practical tips for newer EL teachers. Whether you're transitioning into EL teaching, getting your certification, or supporting multilingual students in your regular classr...
25 Jun 202421min
Episode 118 - How to Handle New Arrivals and Group Challenges Year-Round
Every day, I receive several emails that share your current biggest struggles as a teacher who works with EL students, whether you're exclusively with multilingual students or you have ELs in your reg...
18 Jun 202426min
