Finally, Technology Integration That Actually Works for English Language Learners

Dear Fellow TESOL Educator,

Stop me if this sounds familiar…

It’s Sunday night, and you’re staring at your laptop screen, drowning in browser tabs. You’ve spent the last three hours trying to find technology tools that might actually help your multilingual learners, but instead you’ve found:

• Expensive software that requires a PhD in computer science to operate
• “Free” tools that become paid the moment you try to do anything useful
• Generic education apps that completely ignore the unique needs of English language learners
• Outdated blog posts recommending tools that no longer exist

Meanwhile, your students are waiting for you to bridge the gap between traditional language teaching and the digital world they live in.

You know technology could transform your classroom. You’ve seen glimpses of what’s possible when edtech truly serves multilingual learners. But finding the right tools, learning how to use them effectively, and implementing them successfully? That feels like a full-time job on top of your already full-time job.

What if I told you there’s a better way?

The Growing Demands in English Language Education

The statistics are eye-opening, and many people don’t recognize how many of their students need support:

English learners represent 10.6% of all enrolled students in the United States – and states like California and Texas are on track to double that number. That’s over 5 million students who need specialized support, representing more than 400 different language backgrounds.

But here’s the kicker: These students aren’t just in ESL classrooms. They’re in your science classes, your history classes, your math classes. Every educator, regardless of their subject area, is now a language teacher whether they’re prepared for it or not.

And while student populations are exploding, teacher preparation isn’t keeping pace. Most educators receive little to no training on how to effectively integrate technology for multilingual learners. The result?

• Students who could thrive with the right digital support are falling behind
• Teachers feeling overwhelmed and underprepared
• Technology budgets wasted on tools that don’t actually serve EL populations
• A growing achievement gap that technology should be closing, not widening

The world has gone digital, but language education is too often stuck in the past.

Why Current Solutions Fall Short

I’ve been in your shoes. Over the past 20+ years teaching across a wide variety of institutions from countryside elementary schools to elite 4-year universities, I’ve watched countless teachers struggle with the same fundamental problems:

The “Shiny Object” Problem

New edtech tools launch every week, each promising to revolutionize education. But most are built by people who’ve never set foot in a multilingual classroom. They don’t understand that what works for native speakers often fails spectacularly with English learners.

The “One-Size-Fits-None” Problem

Generic education technology treats all students the same. But your beginning English learner from Somalia needs completely different support than your advanced student from South Korea. Most tools ignore these crucial differences.

The “Here Today, Gone Tomorrow” Problem

How many times have you invested weeks learning a new tool, only to get bought out, move everything behind an expensive paywall, or have the tool shut down completely? (Looking at you, Google.)

The “Time Sink” Problem

Even when you find a promising tool, figuring out how to use it effectively with multilingual learners becomes a research project. Who has time for that when you’re already grading papers until midnight?

This broken system isn’t just frustrating – it’s failing our students.

Introducing the Complete EdTech Solution for TESOL Teachers

After two decades of testing, refining, and perfecting technology integration for multilingual learners, I’m thrilled to share something special with you.

It’s not just one resource. It’s a complete ecosystem.

For the first time ever, I’m launching two complementary products that work together to solve every technology challenge you face as a TESOL educator:

Together, these resources give you both the depth of proven classroom activities and the breadth of tools to adapt to any teaching situation.

What Makes This Different?

Deep Dive: “Edtech for Multilingual Learners”

What You Get:

48 carefully crafted activities organized by the six key language acquisition skills:

• Reading: Build comprehension with digital tools that support diverse literacy levels
• Writing: Help students express themselves clearly using technology scaffolds
• Speaking: Create authentic communication opportunities in digital environments
• Listening: Develop auditory skills with multimedia that students can replay and control
• Vocabulary: Build word knowledge through interactive, engaging platforms
• Pronunciation: Give students the individual practice they need with immediate feedback

The “Plug and Play” Approach:

Each activity includes:

• Ready-to-use Google Slide decks that you can project and walk through with your students immediately
• Clear learning objectives aligned to ISTE Standards
• Step-by-step instructions that assume limited or no prior tech experience
• Adaptation suggestions for different classroom setups and student levels
• Free online resources that won’t disappear (hosted on my own servers)

The Flexibility Factor:

Don’t have a 1:1 classroom? No problem. Need to adapt for asynchronous learning? I’ve got you covered. Teaching advanced students instead of beginners? Easy adjustments included.

This isn’t a rigid curriculum – it’s a flexible set of activities that adapts to YOUR classroom.

Deep Dive: The ELT Toolkit

Your Digital Tool Navigator:

The ELT Toolkit isn’t just a list of apps. It’s your personal guide through the overwhelming world of edtech, with:

100+ Carefully Curated Tools, including:

• Assessment & Feedback tools that work across language levels
• Skills Development platforms designed for multilingual learners
• Productivity & Organization solutions that save you hours each week
• Multimedia Creation tools that let students express themselves creatively
• Communication & Collaboration platforms that build real language skills

Smart Search & Filter System:

Find exactly what you need by:

• Language skill (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
• Platform (web-based, mobile, desktop)
• Price range (free, freemium, paid)
• Student level (beginning, intermediate, advanced)
• Classroom setup (1:1, shared devices, BYOD)

Everything You Need to Succeed:

For each tool, you get:

• Clear explanation of what it does and why it matters
• Quick-start guide to get you up and running in minutes
• Specific implementation ideas for English language classrooms
• Similar alternatives in case your first choice doesn’t work for your situation
• Additional resources for deeper exploration

Always Fresh, Always Relevant:

Updated twice yearly to ensure:

• New tools are added as they emerge
• Outdated tools are removed or updated
• Pricing changes are reflected accurately
• Better alternatives are highlighted when available

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Why These Resources Work Together

The Perfect Partnership:

Edtech for Mulitlingual Learners gives you proven activities you can implement immediately
The ELT Toolkit gives you the flexibility to adapt and expand based on your specific needs

Real-World Example:

Let’s say you want to work on pronunciation with your intermediate students:

1. Start with the book for a tested activity using voice recording tools
2. Use the toolkit to compare different voice recording platforms
3. Choose the tool that best fits your classroom setup and budget
4. Follow the quick-start guide to get up and running in minutes
5. Adapt the activity using the suggestions in both resources

Result: A successful lesson that you can repeat and refine, letting you focus on your pedagogy instead of searching for tools.

Why Trust My Recommendations?

Award-Winning Expertise: As a recognized leader in TESOL and technology integration, I’ve spent over 20 years teaching and working with real students in real classrooms, and I’ve used that experience to train teachers from across the globe on integrating technology into the teaching process. I’ve been an invited presenter and keynote speaker for some of the largest organizations and educational institutions across the globe.

Professional Partnerships: Both ISTE and TESOL International Association chose to partner with me because of my proven track record in helping teachers succeed with technology.

Community Leader: Through my work on “The DIESOL Podcast” and “The HigherEdTech Podcast,” I stay connected to the latest developments and challenges facing educators worldwide.

Teacher-First Philosophy: I know that we don’t all get the funding. While sadly not everything is free for teachers, I do my best to prioritize saving you money, finding easy to implement resources, and building unique ways to engage your students.

What Leading Educators Are Saying:

“This book is packed, racked, stacked, and organized for busy language educators. As a decade-long world language teacher, I know the value of practical and engaging language activities. In this book, you can literally turn to any page and get something for class tomorrow. True language teachers will appreciate the book’s organization into language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. And the cherry on top? It all comes from Brent Warner, someone I have admired for tech-inspired language learning for years. You can’t go wrong with this book.”

—Matt Miller, Creator of Ditch That Textbook, Author, Speaker, and Spanish Teacher

“I’ve followed Brent Warner for years, so I’m delighted to have this book of activities. Brent makes edtech so practical that I could begin implementing suggestions immediately. Any teacher of multilingual learners will love this resource!”

—Dr. Carol Salva, Lead Consultant, Seidlitz Education

“As a longtime language educator and someone deeply immersed in AI in education, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Edtech for Multilingual Learners. Brent Warner doesn’t just talk about edtech; he focuses on multilingual learners in every recommendation he makes. What I love about this book is that it’s full of intentionally designed strategies that move beyond translation and vocabulary apps. It’s about helping students find their voice, buildconfidence, and thrive throughout their learning journey. Every activity is grounded in strong pedagogy and aligned with the ISTE Standards, making this book a true bridge between tech innovation and effective teaching practice. A great resource for language educators seeking to embrace emerging technology and support student learning!”

—Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth, Spanish, French, and STEAM Educator, Consultant, ISTE Author

The Complete Package: What You Get

The Hidden Costs of Not Acting

Consider what you’re losing right now:

Time: How many hours have you spent searching for tools, learning new platforms, and adapting generic resources for your multilingual learners? That’s easily hundreds of dollars in lost time.

Student Outcomes: How many opportunities for engagement and growth are your students missing because you don’t have the right technology tools and strategies?

Professional Development: How much could your career advance if you became known as the teacher who truly excels at technology integration with multilingual learners?

Stress and Burnout: What’s the cost of constantly feeling behind, overwhelmed, and underprepared when it comes to educational technology?

The reality is that not having these resources is already costing you far more than having them ever could.

Why Now? The Perfect Storm of Opportunity

Three major trends are converging right now:

1. Unprecedented Student Need

English learner populations are exploding across the world. Schools desperately need teachers who can effectively serve these students with technology.

2. Massive Technology Investment

Districts are spending billions on educational technology, but most don’t know how to use it effectively with multilingual learners. Teachers who can bridge this gap are incredibly valuable.

3. Career Advancement Opportunities

As schools recognize the importance of technology integration for MLLs, leadership positions are opening up for teachers with proven expertise in this area.

This is your moment to position yourself as the expert your school needs.

Special Launch Pricing (Limited Time)

I’m so excited about these resources that I want to make sure every TESOL teacher can access them during the launch period.

A 2-Week Launch Window:

While I have limited control over the bonuses and pricing offered by my wonderful publishers, they have both been generous in allowing and encouraging me to make my own special giveaways!

Frequently Asked Questions

A Personal Note from Brent

I spent countless hours testing tools, adapting activities, and learning from my mistakes (and there were many). Slowly, I began to see what worked and what didn’t. My students became more engaged, their language skills improved faster, and my teaching became more effective and enjoyable.

But here’s what really motivated me to create these resources: Every time I’ve presented at conferences, run workshops, or shared ideas online, teachers have told me that my ideas actually help their students and that they want to share them with colleagues.

Your multilingual learners are counting on you to bridge the gap between traditional language instruction and the digital world they’ll need to navigate successfully. These resources give you everything you need to do exactly that.

You don’t have to figure this out alone. You don’t have to spend your weekends researching tools and adapting generic activities. You don’t have to watch your students struggle with technology that wasn’t designed for them.

The solution is here. Your students are waiting. The only question is: are you ready to transform your teaching?

Take Action Today

Ready to Get Started?

Still Have Questions? Connect With Me!

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Brent Warner is an award-winning professor at Irvine Valley College and recognized expert in technology integration for multilingual learners. His work is featured by ISTE, TESOL International Association, and educators worldwide.