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ENL teachers are considered language development specialists, and they receive specialized training that a general education teacher may not be aware of in order to work will Multilingual students?

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Understanding the 5 Different Language Levels (Video)

This video explains what students can do at the 5 levels and offers some helpful strategies for teachers. For example, newcomer ELLs will need to start with basic vocabulary and survival skills. There may be a silent period while they listen and learn.

Begin by working on essential vocabulary with pictures and word walls to include greetings, classroom items and basic grammar.

Helpful Tips: From One of Our Favorite ENL Experts

I Have a New Multilingual Learner. What Do I Do? A Step-By-Step Guide – Seidlitz Education

-Scaffold up -Provide a bilingual glossary -learn a few words in the student's language -Label the classroom -Pronounce the student's name correctly -Don't use nicknames -Learn about the student -Pair with a buddy -Speak Slowly -Repeat -Write Lesson Objective on the board -Smile -Be consistent-Word walls with visuals -lots of books with pictures-Small groups -Technology, too

What to Look For in an ELL classroom https://www.valentinaesl.com/articles-for-educators/4-key-things-to-look-for-when-you-walk-into-a-room-that-supports-ells

ELL Resources https://padlet.com/hanna_hagaman/el-resources-5y64c1mxygg5

Using Pictures (PWIM) to Promote Language Development

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ5W0pQRJlA&t=33s

Serving ELLs of All Ages: Articles and Resources