Where do I start? Podcasts for English Language Learners

According to the prescribed learning outcomes mandated by the B.C. Ministry of Education, 40-60% of the language arts curriculum for grades 1-3 should be organized around speaking and listening (2006, p. 8).

As an English language teacher, I want to support English language learners by reinforcing some of the concepts introduced in class.  Specifically, I'm following the guidelines outlined in the ESL Policy and Guidelines drafted by the B.C. Ministry of Education:



Some concepts are simple, but learning them will help students follow instructions and navigate their way through their primary years.  For my first series of podcasts, I am going to focus on the reinforcement of some simple concepts we studied earlier in the school year.