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ESL is also known as “English as a second language”. It is the use of English by speakers who have different native languages.

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The Many Roles of the Teacher in the ESL Classroom | ITTT | TEFL Blog

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There are different levels of ESL Students.. I found that there are some key characteristics of ESL students working at five different levels of proficiency!

Level 1 - Beginning
*New to English, Little or no Exposure

Level 2 - Developing
*Beginner with some prior English, limited proficiency

Level 3 - Expanding
*May have studied English in their Home Country

Level 4 - Bridging
*Listening and speaking skills approaching English speakers

Level 5 - Extending
*Studied English several years, Requires support and instruction to understand literature and cultural references

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-Use a translator line for parent teacher phone calls
-Go the extra mile and translate letters home to the parent in their language
-Have bilingual staff reach out to the parents
-Get the ESL parents involved by including them, and finding out how they can help in the classroom and school

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Echo Reading is a great way to have students learn the new language. Echo reading is just as it sounds. The teacher reads allowed to the student, Then the student recites the same words after them. This allows the student to hear the way the words are supposed to sound, and help them piece together the correct pronunciation.

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Asking the class “Can I please have a volunteer read”, is a super great way to not have students feel singled out in a classroom setting. Students are given the opportunity to volunteer instead of being made uncomfortable being called on. If a student feels comfortable reading the selection, they will volunteer!

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Working in pairs with other ESL students is a strategic way to have students interacting with other students who are trying to learn and understand the same language they are.