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The ESL program is made for English language learners where they are able to have special lessons that teach them how to read, write, speak, and even understand cultural expectations.  

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Being culturally aware of students backgrounds/ religion helps build relationships between teacher and student and also student to student. 

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Utilizing visuals when teaching ESL is important due to the fact that it provides a greater understanding of a concept when a visual representation is given. 

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Academic aspect of the ESL program includes working on formalities in grammar, reading, writing, being able to understand passages, etc. This is the part of the program that focuses on their actual academic learning and understanding in English. 

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Having a social/ real world context element in ESL is important for students to be able to grasp the social norms in conversation, and helps them understand how the flow of interaction goes in English. Also helps students contextualize situations and helps them to apply concepts in the future. 

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ESL classes are pull- out format and in elementary school students will be pulled from class to have time with the ESL teacher usually with other students their age. While in middle school students take ESL as an elective. 

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To be a qualified ESL teacher you must have a teaching degree and be certified in ESL or have a bilingual certification. 