Ten 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.
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Here are this week’s choices:
MITIGATING PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY IN ESL LEARNERS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LANGUAGE LEARNING
Interview task: create a lesson for a Year 10 IGCSE ESL class is from ELT Planning.
Effective Strategies For Creating Inclusive ELL Curricula in Multicultural Classrooms
Community building activities for tutor time is from ELT Planning. I was particularly interested in this lesson:
Lesson 1: Creative self-portraits
This is an activity based on Chaz Pugliese’s ideas from the book Being Creative. Students create a community art wall of abstract self-portraits which show their hobbies and interests.
I’m adding it to SOME OF THE BEST RESOURCES ON SUPPORTING & VALUING STUDENTS’ IDENTITIES.
Coursebook evaluation in… EAL?! is from ELT Planning.
The Impact of Gamification on ESL Learning: Enhancing Student Motivation, Engagement, and Learning Outcomes Through Digital Tools.
Student Outcomes Take a Hit When Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up is from New America.
What English Learners Need from Edtech: Insights from Educators and Communities is from New America.
Exploring the effects of competitive and collaborative speaking activities in EFL students’ motivation and self-efficacy
Enhancing English Speaking Motivation among Chinese University Students: The Role of Immediate Feedback in AI-Driven Chatbots
Have you used Gemini in Google Sheets to give feedback? I’ve been playing with a picture prompt & feedback that align with the WIDA writing rubric to let students know their level (1-5) and how they can specifically improve. What do you think? #Ell2point0 pic.twitter.com/Tyej7upIx3
— Dr. Michelle Shory (@michelleshory) February 21, 2026