EP25 - Are We Teaching ELLs Backwards? The Case for Input Before Output

When supporting English language learners, it’s easy to focus on what they can produce—speaking, writing, visible progress. But what if we’re starting in the wrong place?

This episode explores why listening and reading—the input side of language—may be more critical than we think. If your ELLs seem to be participating but still struggling to keep up, this conversation is for you.

👉 Read the blog article: Input vs Output Language - English Language Learning (ELL)

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