Essays on English As A Second Language

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Abstract

Nowadays, the role of English can be hardly overestimated. Being a truly global language, a pathway to greater opportunities and the window to broader knowledge and other cultures, English keeps widening the horizons of its possibilities and functions. At the same time, teaching English as a foreign language requires taking great responsibility and, therefore, it often appears as a truly challenging task. This research aims to consider the importance of teaching English as a second language and the implications that may arise during the learning process so as to define key tendencies and principles in ...

The role of English nowadays can be hardly overestimated. Being a truly global language, a pathway to greater opportunities and the window to broader knowledge and other cultures, English keep widening the horizons of its possibilities and functions. At the same time, teaching English as a foreign language implies taking great responsibility and thereby it often appears as a truly challenging task. This research aims to consider the importance of teaching English as a second language and the implications which may arise during the learning process so that to define key tendencies and principles in English teaching. Taking into ...

Lifelong Learning in the United States and Japan

Lifelong learning is a concept that emerged in the 1960s after intellectual radical student movements demanded new modes of education that encourage pluralism, diversity, and individual freedom (Young & Rosenberg, 2006). According to the Commission of the European Community, the concept embodies formal learning, informal learning, and non-formal learning. Formal learning is carried out in recognized educational and training settings and results in the acquisition of legally recognized academic qualifications. Nonformal learning takes place where one works or within the activities of civil societies or organizations and one does not get legally recognized qualifications. Informal learning occurs as a consequence ...

U.S. schools’ populations have been changing fast due to the arrival of foreign students, therefore classes have become more linguistically diverse (Spillett). The number of the learners, whose first language is not English, has increased significantly over the past years and continues to grow (Colombo). A large number of such students are confronted with the challenge of meeting the expectations of the country in which they are studying. According to the federal rules, children have to take state tests during their first week in school. These requirements have to be passed in order to keep up with their English-speaking ...

English 1312.04

Carrera-Carrillo, Lore. "“Some of us are learning Spanish and some of us are learning English”: A comparison of second language programs in Texas." Thesis. 2003. Carrera-Carrillo observes how dual language programs are gaining popularity throughout the United States and targeting both the minority language students as well as the majority language students. Studies have revealed that there are many advantages which are associated with the learning of the English language. The native language enables students acquire content with better insight and can relate more to these concepts later in the English language. Not all facilities which have embraced ...

Analysis and Comparison of Montessori and Project Approaches to Education

Literature Review . Conclusion References .. Analysis and Comparison of Montessori and Project Approaches to Education The purpose of this paper is to look at two distinct approaches to early childhood education, Montessori and Project Approach’s view. While the Montessori approach is primarily used to promote child development in a natural environment, the Project Approach is focused on individuals in their early stages of development by an in-depth introduction to reality. As the public becomes more aware of the importance of early childhood development, it is important to recognize the similarities and differences in the two methods so parents ...

My observation was based on three documents. Both of them considered a particular set of language observation that had relations with English as a second language. These observations are important for Language studying. I will provide my analysis and observation below.

1st Journal Article

Vocabulary is currently identified as a fundamental part of language development and might be among the most significant components for language learners. Yang et al. (315), makes an observation based on an e-learning system that is known as MyEVA about a vocabulary strategy which provides learners who study English as a second language in making improvements on their ...

Jody Williams is a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Besides that, she is a simple Vermont girl. She has a disabled brother and is a loving, wonderful wife. Her strong character and great strategic skills helped Jody to develop her organizing skills that actually led her to the Nobel Peace Prize (Williams 9). This paper deals with the personality of Jody Williams, her part in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and the results of her intense work.

Profession

Jody Williams’ career began with eleven-year working experience aimed at raising the citizens’ awareness of the US policies referring to Central America. ...

The United States has a long history and tradition of granting asylum to those fleeing from political persecution and war. According to the information provided by the International Rescue Committee in 2015, this organization granted asylum to almost 10,000 newly arrived refugees and victims of human trafficking as well as other immigrants. Recent years have been marked by the ever-increasing number of Arab refugees coming to the United States. This dynamics presents a significant challenge not only from the political and economic perspectives, but also from the viewpoint of the educational system. The primary issue of paramount importance ...

Being from South Korea, I did not have the opportunity to experience the school system in America until much later in my academic career. I feel that the age I arrived in the United States made it much more difficult for me to adapt to the differences between the school systems because I entered in university when many of my peers had come earlier in high school to the United States or had grown up in the American schooling system. Upon my arrival, I first went to MT.SAC and then applied to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona. Cal Poly ...

English as a Second Language international Logic Model

Logic model Explanation of the model The ESLi (English as Second Language international program) has a mission of improving the English language competency of international students while preparing the students for learning in universities in North America. Consequentially, the model offers a pathway program to fast track entry into universities. Upon completion of the model’s training student’s grammar, reading, listening, speaking and pronunciations, reading and composition skills are improved and entry into universities is guaranteed.

Resources

The resources that will be needed for the English as Second Language international program comprises of finances, teaching resources such as learning ...

English as a Second Language international Logic Model

Logic model Explanation of the model The ESLi (English as Second Language international program) has a mission of improving the English language competency of international students while preparing the students for learning in universities in North America. Consequentially, the model offers a pathway program to fast track entry into universities. Upon completion of the model’s training student’s grammar, reading, listening, speaking and pronunciations, reading and composition skills are improved and entry into universities is guaranteed.

Resources

The resources that will be needed for the English as Second Language international program comprises of finances, teaching resources such as learning ...