The Definition Of English Language Learners And Their Caracteristic

English language learners (ELL) are population of students who are unable to
communicate fluently and effectively in english and they learning English in school. They
come from numerous cultural and economic backgrounds, and they originally come from
distinct states. They may be:

● Immigrants from countries all over the world seeking educational or economic
opportunity
● Refugees from war-torn countries
● Children with well developed literacy skills in a first language
● Teenagers with little prior formal schooling
● Migrants
● Children of university students

English-language learners do not have the English-language ability needed to

participate fully in english environment or achieve their full academic potential in schools
and learning environment in which instruction is delivered largely or entirely in English.

In most cases, students are identified as “English-language learners” after they

complete a formal assessment of their English literacy, during which they are tested in
reading, writing, speaking, and listening comprehension; if the assessment results indicate
that the students will struggle in regular academic courses, they may be enrolled in
either dual-language courses or English as a second language (ESL) programs.

The caracteristic of english language learners we also can see from the division of
their levels,that are:

Level 1 that is beginning:

-New to Englis -Little
or no exposure to English as a foreign language classes -Usually
literate in first language -May
have previously been a student who required English language and literacy development

Level 2 that is developing:

-Beginner with some prior English instruction
-Has limited English proficiency
-Usually has had previous schooling
-Age-appropriate literacy in first language
Level 3 that is expanding:
-Beginner with some prior English instruction
-Has limited English proficiency
-Usually has had previous schooling
-Age-appropriate literacy in first language

Level 4 that is bridging:

-Listening and speaking skills approaching native English speakers in conversational English;
however, academic oral proficiency is developing in specificity and complexity. -
Reading and writing skills at grade with scaffolding, direct instruction and extra time.

Level 5 that is extending:

-May have studied English for several years (international or Canadian schools)
-May appear fluent in oral language or may be less fluent orally and more competent in
reading and/or writing
-Requires support and instruction to understand literature and cultural
references, word choices and sophisticated grammatical structures

The Differences Between English Language Learners And Billingual Person The
main difference between bilingual program and ESL program is that all the students in a
bilingual class speak the same native language. The teachers in a bilingual program are
required to speak in English, as well as foreign language. The students will be initially taught
in both languages, but as time progresses, their teachers will slowly phase out the foreign
language and teach only in English. At the end of a successful bilingual program, they will be
able to join their native English-speaking peers in regular classes.

REFERENCES

http://eslpartytown.com/bilingual-esl-dual-language.html

https://www.edglossary.org/english-language-learner/

https://ed.psu.edu/pds/elementary/intern-resources/esl-handbook/who-are-ells
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