
Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL
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:
How to Teach Grammar (Without Boring Everyone to Death) is from The Barefoot TEFL Teacher. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For Grammar Practice.
ViSeal is an interesting AI tool – it turns photos into dialogues.
Scenaria isn’t free, but it’s an AI tool that teaches languages in a way that makes sense to me.
Conversation Generator is another amazing AI tool from ELTcation that “helps generate scripted conversations that can be refined, used in class as-is, or adapted into multimodal input, including audio and worksheets.”
Lost in Translation: When Help Becomes a Hindrance. is from Elise White Diaz.
What does research say about the effect of flipped learning on language learning?⁰ ⁰This infographic summarises evidence from 34 studies.
📈Flipped classrooms can increase Ss’ motivation, engagement & satisfaction
👥 It allows Ss to participate in the learning community and… https://t.co/HkabGdDMKg pic.twitter.com/2gir7AbtDu
— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) July 13, 2025
A Tale About Marking Writing is from TESL Ontario. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning How To Best Give Feedback To Students.
What’s (not) changed in English Language Teaching? is from Adaptive Learning in ELT.
Three Ways to Transform a District to Support English Learner Students is from New America.
As we start to think about the fall semester, @NataliaESL‘s #SeidlitzBlog post on how to support #Newcomers who have passed the “honeymoon phase” & are struggling to make a real home in a new culture. https://t.co/EsblmBtsum pic.twitter.com/hAphIzbKII
— Seidlitz Education (@Seidlitz_Ed) July 16, 2025
How to Teach Speaking: A Step-by-Step Guide is from The Barefoot TEFL Teacher. I’m adding it to The Best Sites To Practice Speaking English.



