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:

I got to finally meet the incredible @DrCarolSalva in person! pic.twitter.com/p6OoXkEPkX

— Larry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) April 25, 2025

Why Science Class Is the Perfect Place to Build Language Fluency is from Edutopia. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR TEACHING SCIENCE TO ELLS – PLEASE CONTRIBUTE MORE!

Scaffolding for Success: Sentence Stems That Prompt Thinking is from Seidlitz. I’m adding it to The Best Scaffolded Writing Frames For Students.

English Learners Are Increasingly Struggling with Mental Health Challenges is from The Century Foundation.

The Impact of Listening-Strategy Instruction on Lower-Intermediate Students in Graham and Macaro (2008) is from The Language Gym.

This could be a fun video to show to ELLs and then have them talk/write about what they saw:

What Really Matters in Vocabulary Acquisition? A Ranked Analysis of Key Influencing Factors is from The Language Gym.

Using Confidence Rating Scales to Deepen Vocabulary and Grammar Learning in the MFL Classroom is from The Language Gym.

Did you know that @SDLBACK has a series of free videos on relevant topics such as decodable readers, newcomer students, AI, SoR, & more? These short videos are great to use in staff meetings. Check them out here. @HollySawyerESL https://t.co/g8x2ghtIiq pic.twitter.com/46we1QlaD7

— 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz (@ValentinaESL) April 27, 2025

The time Governor Tim Walz was on the stage before me!! I was in awe. Literally tears in my eyes. His message was about WELCOMING our newly arrived families. So beautiful. 🥹♥️🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/q3o3UHp4C6

— 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz (@ValentinaESL) April 27, 2025

10 Research-Backed Principles for Effective Grammar Assessment in MFL Classrooms is from The Language Gym.

How Schools Build Dual-Language Programs for Less Commonly Taught Languages is from Ed Week.