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.
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:
Anastasia Mixcoatl-Martinez has a series of YouTube videos for ELPAC practice. I’m adding them to A BEGINNING LIST OF THE BEST “TEST-PREP” IDEAS FOR CALIFORNIA’S ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT.
Brainstorming 2.0 is from The TEFL Zone.
Science of Reading for ELLs and MLs is from The New York State Education Dept. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Balanced Literacy & The “Reading Wars”
Here’s a study on Lexia for elementary school. It’s somewhat positive, which is what I’ve heard from elementary school teachers. I’ve heard negative feedback on it from high school educators.
‘We’re on a journey with Bell / WIDA’ is from ELT Planning.
Activity Time vs. Real Language Growth: Where Language Learning Actually Happens is from The Song Activity Factory. I’m adding it to The Best Music Websites For Learning English.
What Language Acquistion & Language Development Are and Why Both are Essential is by Valentina Gonzalez.
What does research say about using AWE to scaffold EFL Ss’ writing development? ⁰⁰This infographic summarises evidence from 18 studies. ⁰⁰ The effectiveness of AWE varies depending on the proficiency of the Ss & affective factors. ⁰⁰ AWE can facilitate peer dialogues.… pic.twitter.com/aW8IM8Wv4x
— TESOLgraphics (@tesolgraphics) February 1, 2026
The Problem of Writing Poems in the Shape Of… is from OnTheSamePage ELT. I’m adding it to The Best World Poetry Day Resources – Help Me Find More.
ELLs could watch this video and talk/write about what they saw:
We’ve launched the Multilingual Education for All website—home of a 10-year statewide campaign to make #multilingual education a defining feature of California’s P–12 system
Explore the vision and join the campaign:
— Californians Together (@CalTog) February 5, 2026
EAL adaptations: Floodland is from ELT Planning.
Supporting Immigrant Students During Uncertain Times: Tips for ELL Educators is from Colorin Colorado.