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English Language Learners (ELL)

English Language Learners (ELL). Myths or Partial Myths. What are your thoughts about these statements regarding second language acquisition and/or bilingualism?. 1. Young children learn a second language better and faster than adolescents and adults.

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English Language Learners (ELL)

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  1. English Language Learners(ELL)

  2. Myths or Partial Myths What are your thoughts about these statements regarding second language acquisition and/or bilingualism?

  3. 1. Young children learn a second language better and faster than adolescents and adults. • The younger the child, the more skilled in acquiring a second language.

  4. 2. Children have acquired a second language once they can speak it. • Children learn English in about 3 years.

  5. 3. Second language learners go through distinct stages of second language development. • All children learn second language in the same way. • There is a silent period for ELLs.

  6. Typical Indicators of Second Language Development in Early Childhood.

  7. Home Language Use • The child tries to communicate with others in his or her first language

  8. Receptive/Silent/Non Verbal Stage (in second language.) • The child listens and observes, but does not speak in first or second language in the second language setting. • Stage can last from a few days to 6 months or more, depending on the circumstances.

  9. Early Productive Stage • Uses one or two word utterances to communicate (“book” “apple” “go out”) • Uses common or “formulaic” words or phrases (“hi”, “no”, “yes”, “bye-bye”, “I don’t know.” “stop it”) • Can answer simple yes/no, either/or, or who/what/where questions. • Stage can last approximately 6 months, depending on the circumstances.

  10. Intermediate Productive Stage • Children start putting together their own meaningful sentences • Grammatical and errors in pronunciation differences are frequent • Can take up to a year or more to achieve this level of proficiency, depending on circumstances

  11. Advanced Productive Stage • Use and learn specialized content area vocabulary • Can participate fully in age appropriate activities with occasional extra support • Speak using grammar and vocabulary approaching that of same-age native speakers • May take five or more years to achieve this level of proficiency, depending on circumstances.

  12. 4. English language learners are over-identified for special education.

  13. 5. Parents should be encouraged to use English in the home.

  14. 6. Immersion in English speaking classrooms is the fastest way to learn.

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