Multilingual Supports
Multilingual Supports
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Kimmy Schuelke, our ITC that supports EL/multilingual teachers, curated this list of programs and applications that can support multilingual learners, including newcomers. The tools are organized by level:
Elementary
Elementary
Provide resources that develop English speaking (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
Assign books online.
Find corresponding books in both English and students' home language.
Develop and introduce academic and social vocabulary.
This video will help you find books in multiple languages.
Online books available in multiple languages
This video will provide a basic overview of the site.
Teachers and students create & share online books
Voice recording features
Audio & visuals to enhance learning
This video will provide a basic overview of the site.
School communication platform
Share messages, photos, videos, & class stories
Messages can be translated by parents in 36 different languages
This video will provide a basic overview of the site.
Text-to-speech
Text and picture dictionaries
Word prediction
Simplify and summarize text
Single word translator
Highlighters
Vocabulary list creator
Change to open dyslexic font (or others)
These videos will provide step-by-step directions on how to use the tool.
Add Voice Comments
Add video
Text to Speech
Collaboration
This video will show you how Kami can be used to support newcomers.
Translate slides and images to over 100 languages
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Language Tutor - Student Tool
Provides instant practice
Supports vocabulary
Helps with grammar in context
Adaptable across grade levels
Easy for teachers to guide and monitor
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Vocabulary with visuals
Sentence starters & prompts
Student voice (text/audio/video)
Share culture & identity
Collaborative discussions
Track growth over time
These videos will show you how to use this tool and new features.
Middle School
Middle School
Diverse text for ELA, Science, Social Studies, & SEL
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Free online reading passages and literary resources
This video will provide an introduction to this app.
Online encyclopedia of writing systems and languages
This video will explain how the site can support MLL.
Teachers and students create & share online books
Voice recording features
Audio & visuals to enhance learning
This video will provide a basic overview of the site.
School communication platform between teachers, families, and students.
Messages can be translated by parents in 90+ different languages
This video will explain how to send text messages through the app.
Text-to-speech
Text and picture dictionaries
Word prediction
Simplify and summarize text
Single word translator
Highlighters
Vocabulary list creator
Change to open dyslexic font (or others)
These videos will provide step-by-step directions on how to use the tool.
Add Voice Comments
Add video
Text to Speech
Collaboration
This video will show you how Kami can be used to support newcomers.
Academic video and audio with questions
Supports productive and receptive skills
Choose from a bank of lessons or create your own.
This video is a basic overview of the tool.
Translate slides and images to over 100 languages
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Vocabulary with visuals
Sentence starters & prompts
Student voice (text/audio/video)
Share culture & identity
Collaborative discussions
Track growth over time
These videos will show you how to use this tool and new features.
Language Tutor - Student Tool
Provides instant practice
Supports vocabulary
Helps with grammar in context
Adaptable across grade levels
Easy for teachers to guide and monitor
This video will show you how to use this tool.
High School
High School
Diverse text for ELA, Science, Social Studies, & SEL
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Free online reading passages and literary resources
This video will provide an introduction to this app.
Bilingual Glossaries and Cognates
Bilingual glossaries and cognates
This video will explain how cognates support vocabulary development.
Teachers and students create & share online books
Voice recording features
Audio & visuals to enhance learning
This video will provide a basic overview of the site.
School communication platform between teachers, families, and students.
Messages can be translated by parents in 90+ different languages
This video will explain how to send text messages through the app.
Text-to-speech
Text and picture dictionaries
Word prediction
Simplify and summarize text
Single word translator
Highlighters
Vocabulary list creator
Change to open dyslexic font (or others)
These videos will provide step-by-step directions on how to use the tool.
Add Voice Comments
Add video
Text to Speech
Collaboration
This video will show you how Kami can be used to support newcomers.
Translate slides and images to over 100 languages
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Vocabulary with visuals
Sentence starters & prompts
Student voice (text/audio/video)
Share culture & identity
Collaborative discussions
Track growth over time
These videos will show you how to use this tool and new features.
Language Tutor - Student Tool
Provides instant practice
Supports vocabulary
Helps with grammar in context
Adaptable across grade levels
Easy for teachers to guide and monitor
This video will show you how to use this tool.
Digital Tools to Support Multilingual Learners
Digital Tools to Support Multilingual Learners
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