"When students write or speak for a broader and more international audience, they pay more attention to polishing their work, think more deeply about the content they produce, and consider cultural norms more thoughtfully.  These benefits serve to strengthen all students' skills, but they are particularly relevant to the English language learner who is beginning to acquire or continuing to develop his or her proficiency in English in the school setting."  Lori Langer de Ramirez, Empower English Language Learners with Tools from the Web