English learners need foundational skills like phonics and vocabulary in addition to instruction in speaking and understanding English and connections to their home languages. Those are two agreements ...

There are many sounds in English that don’t exist in Spanish, and vice versa. Take the sound the letter “z” makes in English, or the rolled “r” in Spanish. In the Southside independent school district ...

Speaking from my experience as a Spanish-language learner, it can be pretty scary to try speaking in a new language. Here are some ideas from teachers to help our students do just that ... Irina ...

A panel of experts told EdSource on Tuesday that for English language learners, it’s important to balance phonics and other reading skills all students need with opportunities to grow students’ ...

The Dutch have won the title for being the best at English as a foreign language in the worldfor the seventh year in a row, according to new research, although the Netherlands' skills have generally ...

Reading, like writing, is an active process. Reading involves three major phases: previewing, reading, and reviewing. Participating in all three stages of the reading process can help you engage with ...

English Proficiency Index (EPI) reflects progress and potential, but does not capture the full picture of English proficiency ...

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STRONG English proficiency is critical not just for day-to-day communication, but also for employability, career progression ...

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