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Course description

This is an invaluable video that equips educators with practical tools and insights to support English learners in their language acquisition and academic development. Covering core concepts for teaching English learners, building connections with students, distinguishing between Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICs) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP), implementing the SWRL framework, introducing new words and skills, reducing teacher talk time, employing creative comprehension checks, inviting culture into the classroom, utilizing multi-sensory approaches, leveraging cognates, and tapping into students' native language and cultural knowledge, this video offers a comprehensive guide for creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment. By incorporating these strategies, educators can foster positive relationships, cater to diverse learning styles, and promote language acquisition and cross-cultural understanding among English learners.