Tag: language
A Second Language for Every Student
Lisa A. Frumkes explains why bilingualism is more relevant than ever.
In today’s increasingly global and connected world, I interact every day with colleagues from...
Digital DIY
Kristal Bivona shows how creating their own digital workbooks can enthuse students of all levels and all languages
Teaching English as a foreign language (EFL)...
Finding Inspiration in Diversity
Chris Cartwright offers examples showing how improved intercultural competence can motivate language learning
“You really cannot teach a language; it has to be learned. Fostering...
L’Alliance Française
Kathy Stein-Smith salutes the resurgence of French in the U.S.
The enduring relationship between the Americans and the French—“Every man has two countries, his own...
Europe Celebrates Linguistic Diversity with European Day of Languages
The European Day of Languages (EDL) is an annual celebration day to encourage language learning across Europe. At the initiative of the Council of...
Cultivating a Personal Style
Juliet Falce-Robinson insists on individual style in a skills-based approach to language teaching
The goal of a successful language program is to foment and foster...
States’ Commitment to English Learners Examined
Two reports have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Education which examine the extent to which states’ education plans are in step with...
Implementing a Strong Phonics Program
Lynn Hobratschk, Amy Jones, and Lisa Toole share their best practices for choosing curriculum, training educators, and maintaining focus
According to some recent research, phonics...
A Pedagogy of Translanguaging
One day at recess, a distraught five-year-old approached me...
Standardized Testing Detriment to Minority Children
Over the last year or so, the movement against high-stakes standardized testing has subsided, maybe due to educational activists focusing their attention on more...
