Kyle Larson

One of the biggest challenges schools face is figuring out how to support English learners in the classroom without lowering expectations or separating students from meaningful academic work. English learners are often capable of much more than they can show in English. They may understand the big idea of a lesson, recognize parts of the content, or have strong background knowledge from another language. But when assignments rely on complex directions, academic vocabulary, long readings, or...

Landscaping English: Practical Phrases for Crews, Customers, and Jobsites Landscaping English is not about perfect grammar. It is about helping crews understand instructions, ask better questions, report problems, and communicate professionally with customers. A landscaping employee may know how to mow, trim, edge, clean up, install plants, or fix irrigation problems. But if that employee cannot confidently use English at the right moment, small misunderstandings can turn into wasted time,...

Daily standups are supposed to be short, simple, and useful. Each person shares what they worked on, what they are working on next, and what is blocking them. But for English learners in IT roles, a standup can be one of the hardest parts of the workday. The employee may understand the task. They may know what they completed. They may even know exactly where they are stuck. But when it is time to explain that information in English, the update becomes too vague, too short, or too confusing....