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:

Augmented reality in language learning: a systematic literature review of the state-of-the-art and task design considerationshttps://t.co/5YrgZMQRp3 pic.twitter.com/mIbjCb64cW

— Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching (@InnovationLLT) July 20, 2025

Big thanks to @denise_furlong and her grad students for such thoughtful questions about teaching #SLIFE at this time.
The full episode is right here: https://t.co/RgbRr2ekb3#BoostingAchievement #Newcomers pic.twitter.com/aAjsufX0RG

— Dr. Carol Salva (@DrCarolSalva) July 19, 2025

While overall school enrollment is projected to decline by 2030, public school enrollments are to increase for Asian Ss, Hispanic Ss, and Ss of two or more races.#ELD @Seidlitz_Ed @SIOPModel @ValentinaESL @DrCarolSalva @DRMLARA @teacherhead @SoLInTheWild https://t.co/gbenA5WZ38 pic.twitter.com/zpQvn0FoIV

— Hilda Zanaliu (@HildaZanaliu) July 19, 2025

We have a new PD resource available! This free slide deck focus on math tips for ELLs. You are welcome to share this in your setting.https://t.co/KY6eGc0DnJ #ELL #ELLchat #MLL #MLLchat @NCTM pic.twitter.com/vELOeAJr5k

— Colorín Colorado (@ColorinColorado) April 25, 2025

How to Pick Up the Local Language Before You Go is from The NY Times.

What does research say about secondary research in Applied Linguistics?⁰ ⁰This infographic summarises evidence from 815 studies.

To promote evidence-based language teaching practices, teacher educators can

🧑‍🏫 Integrate systematic reviews into teacher training to build… https://t.co/z9PF42jTwq pic.twitter.com/42Z5SylxDK

— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) July 21, 2025

“The Brain’s Language Hubs — and Why They Matter for Your Teaching” is from The Language Gym.

Think it’s too late to learn a second language? Think again. Turns out old dogs *can* learn new tricks. https://t.co/8JwT1VAloX

— Seidlitz Education (@Seidlitz_Ed) July 22, 2025

ELT and AI for Good is from Adaptive Learning In ELT.

Word Gen Weekly offers free lessons for ELLs.

Speakology AI: The Future of Conversational Speaking Practice is Here is from FLT Magazine. I’m adding it to The Best Sites To Practice Speaking English.