In this episode, I do another ESL question and answer session with my dear friend Susan Patterson, aka My MLL Mentor.

Our first ESL question was from a teacher who was advised to work with elementary students more than older students in middle and high school. She doesn't feel right about this recommendation and asked us to weigh in. 

ESL Question 2 was, “How do you create an inclusive holiday environment for your students?”

The choices seem to be to not celebrate any holidays or to celebrate all of them. We like to be able to let all students celebrate. We share ways that we learn about each other's’ holidays and ways to look for connections between the different holidays across the world.

The next ESL question Susan and I discuss is around students struggling with motivation and ability to focus, post pandemic followed by questions about newcomers: How do you ensure newcomer students understand you and you understand them? What are some practical tips for supporting newcomers in the mainstream classroom? 

What you will hear about in this episode

• Creating an inclusive holiday environment
• Which age group teachers should work with more
• Some of the ways and resources to motivate students
• How to ensure newcomer students understand you and you them
• Practical tips on how to help newcomers in the mainstream classroom

Resources

As mentioned in the episode, I am linking some useful resources!

• The ESL Teaching Roadmap – membership community for middle and high school ESL/ELL teachers. As a thank you for listening, use code ESLPODCAST for 10% off when you join. 
• 25 Authentic Speaking Activities for Your ESL Classroom
• Simply Ieva ESL Teachers Pay Teachers Store
• Teachable Platform - Courses and Workshops
• Follow me on Instagram 
• Join the Simply Ieva Facebook Group 
• Simply Ieva Youtube Channel

You may also be interested in: 

• December holidays around the world lesson
• Books for student motivation (some are affiliate links)
  • Tackling the Motivation Crisis by Mike Anderson
  • Responsive Classroom books

Ask your questions - connect with us!

• Ieva - Facebook group, Instagram, www.simplyieva.com 
• Susan - Facebook group, Instagram , website

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