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ESL is a program, and it stands for (English as a Second Language). By the name, it's made to help students who are learning English as a second language. The overall, goal to this program is to help/support these students learn English whether that's in reading, writing, spelling, and most importantly, speaking it as fluent as possible. These might involve wide language training and support services to help non-native English speakers. Also, according to our modules about ESL, another way to define the program ESL is "In an ESL classroom, students who teach many different languages are all taught by the same teacher."

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Characteristics of what the program looks like

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Characteristics of what the program looks like

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As for the main characteristics of the ESL program, it involves many characteristics that are centered on the English Language. However, Language Proficiency Levels, Individualized Instruction, Content Integration, Cultural Competence, Language Skills Development, and Community and Parent Involvement are just a few main characteristics of the ESL program. Also, since ESL generally targets the English Language, it consists of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

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1. Total Physical Response (TPR)

This strategy/idea/concept is basically a way of teaching students who need ESL programs with physical responses. What happens in TPR is teachers will give the students instructions in English to their ESL students, and the students will respond by acting out the correct actions.

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2. Cooperative Learning

This strategy/idea/concept is a way for ESL students to work together on tasks or assignments in a small group. Cooperative learning activities give ESL students the chance to work together, communicate, and solve problems.

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3. Content-Based Instruction (CBI)

For this strategy/idea/concept, it's a way for ESL students to focus on, pictures or content, rather than the language. Teachers in ESL programs give academic materials that are helpful for students' interests while also teaching English through the use of CBI.

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4. Language Learning Strategies

Lastly, for this strategy/idea/concept, it offers students with ESL different styles of techniques for learning the language. Using context clues, inferring meaning from context, creating connections, and self-monitoring are just a few of the language acquisition techniques that teachers actively teach their ESL students.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Parent Support Groups

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Parent-Child Learning Activities

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Parent Education Sessions

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Family Cultural Events

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Encourage family involvement

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Visit parents directly