Been learning French for five years without much progress? Scared to go take that trip to Perú because you’re scared you still can’t speak Spanish? Perhaps you’ve fallen victim to one of many mistakes novice language learners make.

For people to know about learning foreign languages.

This essay looks at the concept that all children in the USA need to be looked at as English Language Learners, not just those that are born to parents who are acquiring the English language as a second language. A recent published report from the NAEP that highlights reading scores comparing white and black eighth grade students from the years 1972 to 2007 identify that there is still a gap and neither group are really meeting National Standards!

The author’s reflections on teaching ESL.

The effect of motivation on second language learners.