Language+and+Linguistics+for+ESL+Teachers

 This paper discusses the importance of linguistic knowledge, the role of grammar, and the use of brain based strategies to promote language learning in the educational setting.

**This discussion lightly explores some different language concepts from several foreign languages.**


 * Why is phonemic awareness important for older students? Read the discussion and follow **
 * the link to the article referenced to learn even more. **

The following is an introduction into Spanish and English cognates and false cognates.

**A summary for how to teach vocabulary based on the reading rockets website:**  [| http://www.readingrockets.org/article/9943/]. 


 * An in depth phonics lesson sample for 1st grade ELLs: **

A discussion about Spanglish :

Contact: Erin Cathey ESL Teacher at Harris Middle School catheye@bedfordk12tn.net

Feb. 12, 2012