English learners need foundational skills like phonics and vocabulary in addition to instruction in speaking and understanding English and connections to their home languages. Those are two agreements ...

There are many sounds in English that don’t exist in Spanish, and vice versa. Take the sound the letter “z” makes in English, or the rolled “r” in Spanish. In the Southside independent school district ...

A panel of experts told EdSource on Tuesday that for English language learners, it’s important to balance phonics and other reading skills all students need with opportunities to grow students’ ...

Speaking from my experience as a Spanish-language learner, it can be pretty scary to try speaking in a new language. Here are some ideas from teachers to help our students do just that ... Irina ...

The Occupational English Test (OET) is a specialized English proficiency exam for healthcare professionals seeking to work or ...

Immigrant parents worry their children will struggle with reading and fret that as non-English speakers, they can't help. A new study shows that's simply not true. Reading to a young child in any ...

English remains the world's international language of communication, yet new research shows that EU citizens' reading and ...

Reading, like writing, is an active process. Reading involves three major phases: previewing, reading, and reviewing. Participating in all three stages of the reading process can help you engage with ...

The CELPIP General test is a key English proficiency exam for Canadian permanent residency. It assesses listening, reading, ...

Note: Applications for Fall 2026 and beyond are open. (This program is currently not accepting applications for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 year.) UMass Lowell offers two online graduate programs to ...

Learn how English skills shape creative work, smoother communication, and global opportunities in modern filmmaking, helping ...