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EL Newcomer to Experienced Multilingual: A Journey Through Language Proficiency Levels

Episode Summary Today’s episode is episode 2 of the 3 part series, which I called, “You Can’t Buy Language at Walmart: 3 Essential but Overlooked Details of Teaching Language to Young Newcomers and Beyond”. In the previous episode, I talked about the stages of language acquisition and the most important aspect of learning any language,…

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How Teachers Can Harness the Power of Second Language Acquisition Stages when working with ELs

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Episode Summary Welcome to another episode of The ESL Teaching Podcast! In today’s episode, I dive into the fascinating world of second language acquisition stages and how they impact teaching English learners. With a focus on the five stages of second language acquisition, I want to shed light on the importance of understanding this process

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Lessons Learned, Impact Made and the Wisdom to Bring Into the New Year

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Episode Summary In today’s episode, I reflected on the lessons learned and impact made in the past year, sharing valuable lessons for teachers of English learners. From the power of “less is more” in lesson planning to the importance of connecting with student families in a genuine way, I provide insights that can transform your

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Empowering Adult English Learners with Leah Mitchell

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Episode Summary Being an educational consultant is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have. Through my website and podcast, I hear from so many teachers from all around the world who teach a variety of ages in a variety of places with a variety of experiences and resources. And what’s even more exciting

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From Vision to Reality: Intentional Goal Setting for the New Year and Beyond

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Episode Summary With the new year right around the corner, we tend to reflect on the things we accomplished and what we can do to improve on the quality of our lives, both personal and professional, in the next year. So goal setting is especially popular this time of year. The hopes are high that

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Cultivating Comprehension: The Art of Strategic Questioning for English Learners

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Episode Summary In today’s episode, I want to delve into the art of cultivating comprehension through strategic questioning for English learners. Every day, I am amazed at how language intense our students’ classes are. Instructions are given in lengthy paragraphs and posted in Google Classroom or any other form your school uses. Students are required

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