5 Apps for ENL Teachers

Tool 1: https://translate.google.com/

No account required.
When ELLS are learning new vocabulary in English, Google Translate is a great tool to have them translate their answers in their home language. This tool helps non-English speaking students to stay on task with the rest of the class.

Tool 2: https://kahoot.it/

Free account is available with limited features. Kahoot is an excellent app that is useful to review work in any subject. This is a great app for ELLS to learn new vocabulary and to review vocabulary. You can add photos or pictures and students identify the word or can review the meaning of the word.

Tool 3: www.padlet.com

Free account is available.
Limited to 3 padlets with a teacher account. Padlet can be used as a DO NOW or EXIT TICKET for ELLS and all students. There are options where you can write, record, or video tape your answers. I use this to record our reading practice to show
growth.

Tool 4:www.rewordify.com

Free to use. Allows ENL teachers to change the lexile level of text. Mainly used as a scaffold for lower English proficient students. Students gain a better understanding of the same text their peers are working on.
                  

Tool 5: www.kami.com

Kami is an app that allows students to mark up their pdf files. This is excellent for students to correct answers and to elaborate on answers after feedback is given. It’s a time saver since they are working on the same document.