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:

Perfect grade! 🙌🏽
My first doctoral program paper received a perfect grade!!!!

❇️ over the past few weeks, I’ve followed news on an academic issue of choice and this is my report!
✳️ Topic: Educational Issues Affecting Undocumented Students

Read it 😀
🔗 docs.google.com/document/u/3…

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— Emily Francis (@emilyfrancis.bsky.social) March 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM

What is someone who thinks like this doing in the classroom? —-Political Divides Shape Educators’ Views on English Learners’ Rights www.edweek.org/teaching-lea…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) March 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Some people’s obsession with accents is ridiculous

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) March 12, 2025 at 4:31 AM

Looks like another great book by @valentinaesl.bsky.social !

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) March 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM

British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work

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— The Guardian (@theguardian.com) March 15, 2025 at 4:19 AM

MW Substack 028: MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS

Whether we describe them as MLs, English learners or ELLs, our students who are working to gain fluency in English face many challenges. Check out our latest collection of curated MiddleWeb articles! #ELL #ESLhttps://t.co/A9WewCD1Mt pic.twitter.com/feySy88byG

— MiddleWeb (@middleweb) March 15, 2025

🔗 To infographic pdf:https://t.co/FZ22XiDjJL

We are proud to be funded by and/or collaborating with @StA_IEI @TESOL_Assn @OASIS_Database @uandresbello @OpenAppLing

— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) March 14, 2025

Grammar is Essential, but Fluency Should Take Priority: A Research-Based Perspective from The Language Gym is an excellent post. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For Grammar Practice.

Why Teaching Chunks in MFL is More Effective for Developing Fluency: A Research-Based Perspective is also from The Language Gym.

What Would Be the Impact if Trump Succeeds in Defunding Programs Helping the Children of Migrant Families and Students Learning English? A Q&A.