Every Teacher is a Language Teacher: ESL Strategies for General Classrooms

In this short and practical episode of the Language Bridge Podcast, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte shares quick, effective strategies for general education teachers at both the primary and secondary levels to support English language learners.

Drawing on research in academic language development, Giuseppe explains why every subject—science, history, art, and more—has its own “language” that students must master. You’ll hear real-world classroom applications, from using sentence stems and visuals in primary grades to vocabulary walls and think-pair-share routines in secondary classrooms.

If you’ve ever wondered how to help ESL students succeed without becoming a full-time language teacher, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to make your classroom more accessible—while keeping your content strong.