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One-to-one tutoring
Conversation circles
Citizenship application assistance
Suggested links to on-line learning website for ESL
ESL materials to check out and borrow
Info for students about other language-learning opportunities in the area
Adult immigrants
High school students who are limited English speakers
International visitors
Native English speakers who need to get a GED
International visitors
International students, visiting scholars, and their spouses
Immigrants
International visitors
International students and visiting scholars
Immigrants
1
2
3
4
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
3 years of school
A high school diploma
9 years of school
There are no minimum requirements
12 months (or 3 semesters)
9 months (or 2 semesters)
6 months (or 1 semester)
3 months
Contact Lynne (by phone or email)
Contact the student directly--as early as you can
Leave a note on the tutoring room door
One
Two
Three
Four
True
False
True
False
What students already know in the first language can transfer to the second.
Some of the rules of the first language will not work in the second language, and this can be hard to sort out.
They feel more intimidated about making mistakes (reluctant to take risks)
They have fewer opportunities to learn language in a non-threatening and meaningful context
They have many responsibilities and less time to devote to learning language
They may be dealing with a good deal of stress (i.e. adjusting to a new culture and leaving family/friends behind) or trauma (experience as refugees)
Basic literacy
Citizenship
Understanding US culture and institutions
English speaking, listening, reading, & writing
Basic computer skills
Is active/participatory
Focuses on what is relevant and practical (based on the student's life circumstances)
Is carefully sequenced
Is limited (to what the student can handle at the given moment)
Requires careful adherence to a textbook
A, B, C
B, C, A
C, B, A
B, A, C
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