What English phrases really mean

Here's presenter Michael Rosen and linguist Derek Bousfield discussing one example of hyperbole on BBC Radio 4's Word of Mouth: Yeah, or as my daughters would say, "I've had a mare today." And when ...
Education Week

The ‘Science of Reading’ and English-Language Learners: What the Research Says

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 ...
EdSource

The science of reading also applies to students learning English as a second language

But an in-depth look at the science behind how language is developed reveals an interesting parallel between the science of reading and second language learning. In fact, the science of reading can ...
The Conversation

Some students learning English can take at least 6 years to catch up to their peers. How can we support them better?

Lucy Lu is the Senior Manager, Analytics and Strategic Projects in the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). AERO is jointly funded by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments.
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IELTS should not be the goal: English is a means to an end

The ongoing debate over the value of English-language certificates raises a fundamental question: What is the purpose of ...