Children whose native language is not English are present in ever increasing numbers in elementary schools in the United States. Educators, therefore, must provide opportunities for these learners to ...

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

Writing prompt pictures are useful guides that direct learners to write about a particular topic. Picture prompts are an effective way to stimulate ideas in ESL students of all ages. When your ...

The ESL Composition program offers courses for students who are using English as a second language: US Cultures & Composition for Second Language Writers (ENG 108) Composition and Rhetoric for Second ...

Bring your students’ writing to life with our Descriptive Writing Practice Worksheet! This worksheet is designed specifically for English learners, helping them to craft vivid descriptions using ...

Most academics will probably agree on the fundamental qualities of good writing. We may broadly agree that basic errors of grammar and mechanics must be avoided. We may part ways, however, on whether ...