Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention.

You might also be interested in all my Best lists on teaching ELLs.

Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.

In addition, look for our latest book on teaching ELLs, The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0.

Here are this week’s choices:

Lingo Stories are cool interactive choose your own adventure stories for English Language Learners.  I’m adding it to The Best Places To Read & Write “Choose Your Own Adventure” Stories.

Free Song-Based Quizzes for ESL Teachers: Boost Engagement (Ad-Free) is from the Song Activity Factory. I’m adding it to The Best Music Websites For Learning English.

Balang will check IELTS writing.

AI Role Play Generator lets you create…role-plays.

Zipf’s Law and What It Means for Vocabulary Teaching in Instructed Second Language Acquisition is from The Language Gym.

ELL students could watch this video and then talk/write about what they saw:

Using Canva to Support English Learners is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING HOW TO USE CANVA.

What is Academic Language? is from Language Magazine. I’m adding it to The Best Websites For Developing Academic English Skills & Vocabulary.

Automatic pronunciation evaluation feedback and peer correction for shaping English pronunciation accuracy and interpersonal communicationhttps://t.co/rVwYYCTuas pic.twitter.com/Eex2rcs2rV

— Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching (@InnovationLLT) April 15, 2025

I’m adding this tweet to The Best Resources For Learning The Advantages To Being Bilingual:

Bilingual brains may hold off Alzheimer’s longer—by up to 5 years. 🧠💬 Learning another language boosts cognitive reserve and brain plasticity. Stay sharp, stay curious.

More via Rolling Out: https://t.co/zXR2N7R26g #bilingual #brainhealth #Alzheimers #HealthyAging pic.twitter.com/AXZEJt5ATs

— Californians Together (@CalTog) April 16, 2025

Ten key Factors Affecting Word’s Learnability – A Teacher’s Guide to Smarter Vocabulary Teaching is fom the Language Gym.