although learners in these programs often have moderate to high literacy levels in their primary language, they are not as competent in English. Thus, these programs necessarily combine literacy and language instruction.
English language training provided to individuals who do not speak English as their primary language.
Classes or support programs for students whose native language is not English.
conversational, reading, and writing language instruction for students who are learning to speak English.
English language classes for speakers of other languages.
A course of study designed specifically for students whose native language is not English.
Designation for students, programs and courses of non-native speakers of English.
Designed for students whose use of English is sufficiently different from standard English that they require specialized services to adjust to the linguistic and cultural environment in order to be successful in the British Columbia school system.
A course used to teach English to students whose first language is not English.
The study of English by students whose mother tongue is a language other than English.
the field of study of the acquisition of English as an additional language; includes courses, classes, and/or programs.
An education service directed towards teaching persons whose primary language is not English.
( ESL) Designation for students whose native language is not English or for programs designed to teach such students. As a method of instruction, ESL usually involves pulling students out of the regular classroom for English instruction.
