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Classroom Community ·

Kavita Mahendra’s Journey from Hyderabad, India to ESL Excellence in the U.S.

In this episode of the Equipping ELLs podcast, we welcome Kavita Mahendra to the show! Kavita is an experienced ESL educator with a rich multicultural…

Classroom Community ·

The Power of Dual Language Learning: Wil Foor’s Journey as a Multilingual Educator

In a recent interview with teacher Wilmede Foor, we hear another inspirational journey of language learning. Welcome to the second episode in a series of…

Language Acquisition through Video Games

Classroom Community ·

World of Warcraft and Language Learning: Rolando’s Unique ELL Journey

World of Warcraft and Language Learning: Rolando’s Unique ELL Journey Welcome to episode 130 of the Equipping ELLs podcast, hosted by Beth Vaucher. This month,…

Lesson Planning ·

Preventing the Summer Slide: Engaging ELL Students Beyond Workbooks

How can we prevent the summer slide with our English language learners? Welcome back to the Equipping ELLs podcast! In episode 129, we dive into…

Lesson Planning ·

Ready, Set, Refresh: 5 Summer Goals for ELL Teachers

Teacher, let’s get make this summer count! As the academic year draws to a close, educators are presented with a valuable opportunity to reset, recharge,…

Language Domains ·

Pathways to Proficiency: Understanding the Diverse Learning Journey of Your ELLs

Is there only one pathway to language proficiency for our ELLs? Welcome to Equipping ELLs, where we delve into the intricacies of teaching English language…

Language Domains ·

Reimagining Professional Development for Teachers of ELLs

In a recent survey, a staggering 84% of teachers expressed dissatisfaction with the professional development (PD) provided by their schools, citing its lack of relevance…

Language Domains ·

5 Reasons This Year Might Have Felt Really Hard

As an educator, you often find yourself at the intersection of enthusiasm and exhaustion, especially when it comes to teaching ELLs. The landscape of ELL…

Language Integration for ELLs in Content Areas

Language Domains ·

6 Strategies to Integrate Language Instruction in the Content Areas

Every teacher is a language teacher. Hey there, fellow educators! Today, let’s dive into language integration with our latest episode of Equipping ELLs podcast. Hosted…

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