A host of technology-based strategies are described in Classroom Practices, within the context of best practices for the EL classroom, including the use of background information, authentic learning, summarizing, and the use of advance organizers.

In addition, many of the Tech Tips can be used with English Learners, including Talking Text, Electronic and Enhanced Text, and Graphic Organizers. Web-based Materials can help you find appropriate and relevant background material.



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Additional EL Resources:

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab uses RealAudio to allow users to listen and check their comprehension of English.

Grammar Self Study Quizzes are for ESL Students at all levels.

Dave's ESL Cafe has quizzes, phrases, slang, student forums, and more.

Learn English Central is a British site with word games, jokes, songs, activities, and support for teachers.

ESL Blues uses animated tutorials and quizzes for the pre-intemediate to high intermediate English learner.

Breaking News English.com is updated daily and offers EFL / ESL materials on current affairs. Each lesson comes in easier or harder versions, including on line, PDF, and Word versions of news articles, and communication activities, along with spoken word versions (MP3 audio files) that can be downloaded.

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