Here is an useful article written for ESL teachers. Even though written for teachers I found some of them are valuable advice for an English language learner too. Author use ELL as an acronym for English Language Learners.
*Help students develop cognitive skills
*Foster social interaction
*Reading strategies are universal
*Encourage participation in class
*Allow translation time
Read the rest of the article here.
Every day survival kit for English learners.
English Conversations.
When to Begin?
Speak like a native
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April 17th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
This is an excellent article because it takes into account how complicated people and langauge can be. When I taught advanced ESL to adults at CSU, I was patient. Their ability to endure English’s myriad of nuances inspired me to be better educator as well as person.
A deep regard for education is so essential. As an educator, I am quite concerned when I dealt with a large urban district that let red tape and indifference on the part of some members of the administration prevent them from sharing excellent programs with the ESL students and native speakers who needed literacy help.
We have to return to learning being challening but ever so worthwhile.