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New Season, New Name: “We Are New York” Is Now “We Speak NYC”!

It’s here! The long-awaited Season Two of We Are New York (now called We Speak NYC) with new characters who help learners improve their language skills, learn about their rights, and access New York City services. We Speak NYC has unveiled seven new engaging videos and supplementary learning materials for English Language Learners on the new We Speak NYC web site.

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Straightforward Health Information

This is my go-to website when I am looking for a text about a disease that clearly explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment. Without talking down, the website describes and explains many different diseases in simple language. The texts about each disease are at an appropriate reading levels and length for classroom use and because they have subtitles, they lend themselves well to practices like filling in graphic organizers and writing summaries. Continue reading Straightforward Health Information