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Vocabulary Strategies for Teaching ELL Students

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One crucial aspect of teaching ELL (English Language Learner) students is vocabulary development, as language learners need a strong foundation of words and phrases to communicate effectively in English.  No matter their proficiency level or age, having a solid vocabulary base is critical for improving reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

From context clues to word games, let’s look at different ways to teach vocabulary to ELL students so they can succeed in their language development journey! Continue reading Vocabulary Strategies for Teaching ELL Students →

Classroom, ELLs / DLLs, Multicultural, Refugee and Immigrant Resources, Schools, Teacher Resources

Getting Your Bilingual Classroom Ready for Back to School

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Whether your first day of school is in August or September, it’s never too early to get your classroom ready for the new school year. While working through your classroom preparation checklist, remember the importance of having a welcoming classroom for all students, especially those learning English for the first time. With schools in the U.S. continuing to change to reflect our country’s increasing cultural diversity, creating an atmosphere that reflects acceptance and diversity right from the start is essential. (Check out our blog post about 5 Back to School Tips – Bilingual & Multicultural Classrooms.)

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural

Armenian Language: Interesting Facts & Books

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Let’s learn about the Armenian language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. In addition, check out our newest children’s books available in Armenian.

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Engaging Bilingual Book Recommendations for Summer Reading

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With the weather beginning to warm up and the end of the school year in sight, it’s a great time to start thinking about activities to keep the kids engaged and learning during the long summer days and prevent the dreaded “summer slide.”

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural

Burmese Language: Interesting Facts & Resources

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Let’s learn about the Burmese language! We’ve gathered background information and interesting facts about the language. In addition, check out our newest bilingual children’s books available in Burmese.

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight, Multicultural

Haitian Creole Language: Interesting Facts and Resources

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Let’s learn about Haitian Creole! We’ve gathered some background information and interesting facts about the language. Check out our newest children’s books available in Haitian Creole.

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Learning English Color Idioms and Their Origins

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It’s almost Idiom Week! We look forward to celebrating idiom week all year because learning idioms is fun, and it’s a golden opportunity to celebrate what makes the English language unique. 

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Bilingual Book Sets for Older Language Learners

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Check out our new bilingual offering for older language learners, perfect for the new school year!

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight

Kinyarwanda Language: Interesting Facts & Resources

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Today we feature the Kinyarwanda language! We have gathered some background information and interesting facts about the language. We also have information on our newest bilingual children’s books now available in Kinyarwanda.

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ELLs / DLLs, Language Spotlight

UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE: INTERESTING FACTS & RESOURCES

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Let’s learn about Ukrainian! We’ve gathered some background information and interesting facts about the language. Check out our newest bilingual children’s books available in Ukrainian.

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