English learners face challenges, in the CTE classroom and beyond. According to the most , only 71% of English learner students graduate from high school, compared to 86% for all other students. How can you bridge the gap, giving students the degrees and credentials they need to succeed?
These students bring talent, motivation, and real potential. You need a tool that will support these students without slowing down the rest of the class or adding hours of prep time.
Unfortunately, most language tools don’t align with classroom instruction, require too much lift to implement, don’t have content adapted to students’ age and level, or they leave out the skill students struggle with most: speaking. That’s where Mondly by Pearson makes a real difference.
English support that’s flexible and self-paced
Mondly is a self-paced language learning app that gives your multilingual learners structured English practice—without requiring you to redesign your curriculum. It’s designed to be simple to implement, engaging , and effective in helping students build confidence in English, especially in speaking.
Here’s what makes it classroom-friendly:
- Quick, smart placement: Students start with a 10-question test to place them at the right level.
- Real-world, age-appropriate content: With over 100 topics, your students will stay engaged and learning at their level.
- Built-in speech recognition: Give your students over 500 minutes of speaking practice. Help them build the skill they need most.
- Aligned to the : Developed by Pearson, the GSE is a research-based framework that breaks English learning into measurable skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Mondly lessons follow this framework to help your students build the right skills at the right time.
- Progress dashboards and reports: You can monitor student growth and tailor support.
- Accessible anytime, anywhere: Since the curriculum is available on phones, tablets, and computers in 41 native languages, your students can learn in and out of the classroom.
How do I use it?
You can integrate Mondly in flexible, practical ways to support multilingual learners, without disrupting instruction or requiring extra prep time.
- Engaging speaking practice: Mondly’s built-in speech recognition and gamified design keeps students engaged while building confidence.
- End-of-class or homework use: Why not dedicate the final 5–10 minutes of class to Mondly? Or even assign weekly practice goals or specific lessons to complete independently.
- Using leaderboards for motivation: You can use in-app leaderboards to create friendly competitions to boost engagement.
- Supplementing or replacing instruction: Mondly complements existing instruction. But it also serves as a standalone resource when no curriculum is available.
- Supporting student preferences: Your students don’t always want the traditional lecture model. Mondly offers a gamified, tech-driven, flexible experience that fits modern learning environments.
Why does it matter for me and my students?
For many multilingual learners, language is the only thing standing between them and success in CTE. By supporting students in building real-world English skills, especially speaking, Mondly gives them the tools to engage in class, pass industry certifications, and step into the workforce with confidence. It complements what’s already happening in the classroom and extends support where it’s needed most. And because Mondly is eligible for funding through Perkins and Title III, it’s a practical, sustainable option for CTE programs looking to expand language support without creating more work for educators.
Whether you're supporting multilingual learners in one pathway or across an entire CTE program, Mondly by Pearson offers flexible tools to meet students where they are and help them move forward with confidence.
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