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The group I am interested to learn more about is ESL




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CALL = Computer Assisted Language Learning EFL = English as a Foreign Language (Studying English in non-English-speaking countries) ELT = English Language Teaching (or sometimes Training) ESL = English as a Second Language (Studying English as a non-native speaker in a country where English is spoken. Depending on where you are from, the term ESL may be more inclusive and includes EFL. For some people the reverse seems to be true.) ESOL = English to Speakers of Other Languages (Note: ESL and EFL are often used interchangeably. This acronym is an attempt to make a generic term and then assign more limited meanings to ESL and EFL.) L1 = "Language 1" = the student's native (primary or first acquired) language. L2 = "Language 2" = the language being learned or studied TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESL = Teaching English as a Second Language TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (It is also the name of an association, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.) TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEIC = Test of English for International Communication

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[|The North Carolina Course of Study define ELP]

The English Language Proficiency Standard Course of Study (ELP SCS) describes what limited English proficient students should know and be able to do at each level of proficiency along the K-12 continuum. It will assist English as a Second Language teachers in planning lessons and strategies which will target the language learning needs of individual students to ensure that they progress toward full English language proficiency. The SCS will also assist classroom teachers in modifying instruction in the content areas to match the English language proficiency levels of their students.

[|English as a foreign or second language] This Wikipedia article is excellent for beginners to understand terminology, difficulties for learners, exam for learners, qualifications for teachers, Professional association, abbreviations and acronyms, and more.

[|How to Use Skype in the ESL/EFL Classroom] This paper discusses how Skype can be used to: 1) empower ESL/EFL teachers and tutors to incorporate a simple and popular technology into their teaching practice 2) give presentations and workshops 3) be a stepping stone to using more sophisticated technology in the classroom. For those who are new to using technology in the language learning classroom, Skype is an effective way to experiment while minimizing the risk of things going wrong. Skype can help ESL/EFL teachers improve their technology literacy and increase their confidence using technology in the classroom. It provides an excellent stepping stone for those who are not entirely "fluent" with more sophisticated technologies. This paper builds upon previous work done on using Skype for literacy and language learning (Eaton, 2009a, 2010c).

[|Advantages and Disadvantages of ESL Course Books] This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of ESL course books and what English teachers can do to improve their lessons. The use of course books in the ESL classroom is very common because the course books have the advantages of being visually appealing, easy for the teacher to prepare, and the activities fits well into the timetable. However, from the researcher’s own teaching experience, there are several problems and issues with the course books such as uninteresting topics, repetitive activities, and not enough language exposure. This in terms may affect the student’s learning attitude and motivation. It was suggested that if ESL course books are to be used, it is necessary for the teacher to prepare and develop other activities, especially extensive reading to keep the classroom atmosphere more interesting and the students more interested in what they are learning.

[|Inclusion or Exclusion? The ESL Education Debate] Public schools are coping with reduced funding due to the economic recession, educational experts are debating the best approach between balancing school budgets while caring for each child’s language development. In an effort to save costs, some schools and states have created mandatory full inclusion programs, where ESL students are immersed in a regular paced English class, with students who are fluent in English. This strategy will reduce the costs of ESL specialists while still engaging ESL students in an atmosphere for learning.

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