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:

Addressing Three Misconceptions About Undocumented Students in K–12 Schools is from New America. I’m adding it to THE BEST RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE PLYLER DECISION NOW THAT RIGHT-WINGERS ARE PLANNING A PUSH TO MAKE MIGRANT CHILDREN PAY TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

Supporting ELL Instruction with AI: Ideas for Educators is from Colorin Colorado. I’m adding it to THE BEST POSTS ABOUT USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH ELLS.

Eleven common Pitfalls in L2 Written Corrective Feedback highlighted by research is from The Language Gym. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On ESL/EFL/ELL Error Correction.

Common phrases, not fancy words, make you sound more fluent in a foreign language is from Science Daily.

I’m adding this video to The Best Listening Sites For English Language Learners.  It’s about this site:

Ten Key Principles for Effective and Valid L2 Assessment – A Research-Based Guide is from The Language Gym.

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Students can watch this video and then talk/write about what they saw:

Igniting Minds: The PRISM Framework for ELLs is from TechNotes.

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