Little Explorers Picture Dictionary

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2,483 illustrated dictionary entries! Each word is used in a meaningful example sentence. Most entries have links to a related web site. Just click on an underlined word (or its accompanying picture), and you’ll link to a related page. The LITTLE EXPLORERS picture dictionary makes surfing the Internet very easy. A picture-dictionary format is used to link to hundreds of carefully-chosen child-friendly sites around the world. Since the pictures are links, even pre-readers can surf with a minimum of help and guidance from their favorite adult. Older kids can use Little Explorers as a school reference.

ESL Glossary

Glossary of terms used in the ESL profession. This glossary includes terms related to English, ESL, EFL, grammar, TESOL, TEFL, pedagogy, and jobs. Your suggestions for new terms or better definitions are welcome.

OWL ESL Materials

The OWL offers resources to ESL/ELL teachers and students including tips and examples of grammar and mechanics and interactive exercises.

Doing What Works: English Language Learners

Ed.gov offers downloadable best practices guides for English language learners at the elementary and middle schools levels. They were developed by a group of experts convened by the Institute of Education Sciences. The guides offer research-based recommendations for approach and strategies in reading and math. Each includes a summary of the research evidence.

Colorin Colorado

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Colorín Colorado is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs)….

Colorín Colorado’s mission is to find research-based and best-practice information about teaching reading to English language learners (ELLs) and use the power and reach of the Internet to make it widely available to parents, educators, and policymakers….

The information on Colorín Colorado is based on a combination of direct research, expert opinion, and best practices. The field of teaching English language learners is highly complex and quickly evolving. While research is underway, the need for accessible information and practical classroom strategies continues to grow. As research becomes more definitive, the content on this site will be updated accordingly.

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