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Feature Writer Articles in Language Study

A Valuable Resource for K-12 ESL Math Teachers
The authors of the SIOP model for teaching English learners have published a resource book specifically for K-12 teachers of mathematics - a must read for ESL teachers.
Learn Spanish Christmas Greetings and Words
Beginning language students can have fun and learn Spanish holiday greetings and vocabulary, while making Christmas cards, writing poems, and playing Bingo.
SIOP Resource Book for Elementary ESL – A Review
This updated version of the Echevarria, Vogt, and Short book focuses on adapting the research-based SIOP format for teaching K-6 elementary grade ESL students.
ESL Strategies for Content Area Reading
English language learners may need extra support to make content area texts comprehensible. Try these strategies to help ESL students as they read challenging material.
Resources for Teaching Elementary ESL Writing
These books by teachers for teachers focus on creating classroom writing curriculums and writers workshop experiences that will help English language learners.


Contributing Articles in Language Study

Tips On How To Increase TOEFL IBT Score
The fastest way to improve a TOEFL Internet-Based Test score is to know what to expect in the test.
Find the Best Online Chinese Dictionary
There are a number of online Chinese-English dictionaries. What makes for a good online dictionary? Which Chinese dictionaries are the best?
Hebrew Grammar Made Easy
Many Hebrew grammar books, and even some schools, make the study of Hebrew unnecessarily difficult; common sense grammar principles can blow away cobwebs of confusion
How to Describe the Weather in French
Understanding the weather in French is beneficial for conversations and on vacation as the weather has an impact on activities, people's feelings and even on survival.
Beginner's Guide to Italian Nouns
Gender is an important element of Italian grammar. This article highlights some shortcuts to learning Italian noun genders.