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At least, for now, I’m going to make this a weekly feature which will highlight additions to THE BEST NEW – & FREE – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS THAT COULD BE USED IN THE CLASSROOM:

English With Lewis and Lingoku are two language-learning tools that might be worth looking at.

Lingua is an English-language learning tool that doesn’t appear ready for prime time yet, but might have potential for the future.

Coloring Page Magic is yet another AI-powered coloring page creating tool.

 

I thought these tweets were insightful:

A lot of anti-LLM commentary is the equivalent of the (perfectly accurate!) take that if you haven’t learned how to drive a car, a car provides you with very little utility and is also pretty dangerous. https://t.co/1hwnb43ZlX

— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) December 29, 2025

 

As Schools Embrace A.I. Tools, Skeptics Raise Concerns www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/t… gift link

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) January 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM

AI is scoring college essays and conducting interviews, a new layer in admissions stress www.latimes.com/california/s…

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) January 2, 2026 at 7:37 AM

🗯️ Make Graphic Novels with Gemini & NotebookLM – https://t.co/CmBlyN34Xn

📝 Create the script yourself or with Gemini Gem
📖 Generate the graphic novel with NotebookLM
🎨 Any topic, subject, grade, art style
✅ Directions, templates, examples#EdTech @GoogleForEdu @GeminiApp pic.twitter.com/TErbwwyT4K

— Eric Curts (@ericcurts) January 4, 2026

 

     

Eight years ago I began this regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention.

You might also be interested in all my Best lists on teaching ELLs.

Also, check out A Collection Of My Best Resources On Teaching English Language Learners.

In addition, look for our latest book on teaching ELLs, The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox 2.0.

Here are this week’s choices:

Reacting to Oral Presentations: Helping Students Become Active Listeners is from On The Same Page ELT. I’m adding it to The Best Ideas To Help Students Become Better Listeners — Contribute More.

 

The 2-Minute Lesson Plan is from The Barefoot TEFL Teacher.

ELL students could watch this video and then talk/write about what they saw:

 

Bilingual education as resistance: Challenging standardization in a complex world

Cultural Connections to Pedagogy in English as a Second Language (ESL) Education

 

16 Reasons Why So Many Students Fail at Speaking and What We Can Do About It (Part 1) is from Language Gym. I’m adding it to The Best Sites To Practice Speaking English.

ELL students can watch this video and then talk/write about what they saw:

 

The “Science of Reading” ignores good science is from the Future is Bilingual. I’m adding it to The Best Resources For Learning About Balanced Literacy & The “Reading Wars”

This new podcast by Mary Sandoval and Katherine Nelson is WONDERFUL! I’ve listened to all three episodes so far and am loving the conversation. https://t.co/pVbA6BEfmm

— 🌍 ναℓєηтιηα gσηzαℓєz (@ValentinaESL) December 15, 2025

I’m adding the next two links to The Best Resources For Learning The Advantages To Being Bilingual:

THE IMPACT OF MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION ON GLOBAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – AN EDUCATOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

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— Larry Ferlazzo (@larryferlazzo.bsky.social) December 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM

Raising Achievement for EAL Students: An AI-Supported Approach in a High-Stakes Year is from Rob Chambers. I’m adding it to The Best Sites For Learning Strategies To Teach ELL’s In Content Classes.

     

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The United Nations has declared July 30th to be The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.

You might be interested in The Best Resources For Learning About Human Trafficking Today.

     

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Yes, FIFA is about as corrupt as they come, and their cozying up to Trump has been inexcusable.

Still, it was nice to learn that the World Cup final’s halftime show is dedicated to raising $100 million for literacy programs around the world.

Here’s a video about it:

 

     

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It’s Bastille Day!

You might be interested in The Best Resources For Learning About Bastille Day.