10 Tips for Teaching ESOL Students

1.  Encourage students to talk. 
2.  Slow down when you are talking, and use nonverbal cues.
3.  Build vocabulary. (which includes talking)
4.  Utilize pictures.
5.  Learn about their language and culture, and include it in your lessons when applicable.
6.  Use manipulatives. 
7.  Assign writing activities.
8.  Use model. 
9.  Modify instruction to meet their needs.
10.  Use formative assessment frequently, and celebrate gains.

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Additional Help

YouTube has translation!
1. Start the video.  
2. Select CC for Closed Captioning.
3. Select ... and choose Open Transcript.
-Once the transcript appears right click on it and a dialog box will appear. 
-Select translate to english
-A dialog box will appear.  Select the 3 vertical dots and choose a new language.
-The CC will remain in English, but the Transcript will be in your selected language.  

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The links below are some that Mrs. Massey has found that may be helpful. 
​If videos, please watch before using with students. 

Early Learners: 

• PEEP and the Big Wide World  (Click the Espanol button in the upper right corner.)

Secondary Learners:

• English and Spanish videos from Science Friday
• HHMI BioInteractive  English |  Spanish 
  (Click the button in the upper right corner to toggle from English to Spanish.)
• Chemical Elements in Spanish