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"One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way." ― Frank Smith
As an ESOL teacher or program manager, you will want to have the tools to provide up-to-date content with current methodologies aligned with content standards to improve your students' learning. You will find resources that are worthwhile tools for teaching ESOL in this section.
Spotlight Resources
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ASPD Videos
The ASPD explanation videos have been developed to support and assist students registering for Fall 2020-2021 English language classes. This registration season presents communication challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions, and these videos can be sent to students prior to registration so that they are better prepared for their scheduled registration phone call or appointment.
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Building Basics
Building Basics is a multi-level curriculum for teaching ESOL within the context of the construction trades. It has been organized into four modules General Construction, Curb Appeal (Landscaping), Painting, and Plumbing. These lessons provide a facilitator guide with step-by-step instructions for implementation, facilitator materials, and learner handouts. |
Health Literacy Toolkit
This comprehensive resource for adult ESOL educators and others interested in health care communication with English language learners contains:
- Reproducible lesson plans and teaching materials on high-interest, hard-to-teach health topics
- Easy-to-read resources on using U.S. health care for learners to access directly
- Examples and how-tos for engaging in interdisciplinary health literacy projects
- And much more!
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Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults
The LESLLA site provides resources about teaching literacy level students, current research studies, and information on its conferences and publications. |
Survey of VA Foreign Born Population The Survey of Virginia Foreign Born Population contains pertinent data on the foreign born in each of 22 regions in Virginia. |
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