English Learners

EL = English Learner | ELL = English Language Learner
ESL = English as a Second Language | ELD = English Language Development
We may also begin to see ELs referred to as Multi-lingual Learners in the upcoming years.

12 ways to support english learners in the mainstream classroom

“You have a new student, and he speaks no English. His family has just moved to your town from Japan, and though he receives English as a Second Language (ESL) support, he will also be sitting in your room every day to give him more exposure to his new language. How can you be a good teacher to someone who barely understands you?”

Creating a welcoming ELL classroom environment

“Learn about these important first steps that will help ELLs feel welcome and get them on the path to academic success.”

total physical response

“Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method of teaching language or vocabulary concepts by using physical movement to react to verbal input. The process mimics the way that infants learn their first language, and it reduces student inhibitions and lowers stress. The purpose of TPR is to create a brain link between speech and action to boost language and vocabulary learning.”