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 ...

As more states and districts are embracing the “science of reading,” some educators and advocates have raised the question: Will these methods work for English-language learners? The “science of ...

In this lesson, Shawna explains the seven steps you can follow to improve your reading skills at university. Hello my name is Shawna. Today we're going to look at some strategies to help improve your ...

A sculpture by the artist Michael Stumpf is installed in Glasgow, Scotland (Credit: Getty Images) Writing in English can be a challenge – even if it's your mother tongue. Alex loved books and ...

Below are some suggestions about how you might begin to get into gear for your English Language and Literature degree. We don’t expect you to attempt to do even half of everything listed here: take ...