second language acquisition

Mia's grandmother moves in with her family. Mia doesn't speak Spanish, and Abuela doesn't speak English, but a parrot named Mango may be able to help.

Describes how to expand learning potential of English as asecond language to students by examining how the world inside the school interacts with outside social contexts.

Presents principles for teachers in ESL and EFL (English as a second or a foreign language) settings, covering such facets as contexts and orientations, learner-centered lessons, immediate meaning and purpose, social interaction, the four modes, first languages and cultures, and faith in the learner.

Contains 101 word games that help build literacy skills for adults, young adults, and those learning English as a second language, and includes appendixes of games for homework, children, and varying language levels.

The author, a staff development consultant, provides in-depth answers to the top ten questions asked by teachers working with second language learners, discussing ways to assess a student's English, make spoken language more understandable, teach grade-level content to English beginners, and other topics.

Explains how to teach English as a second language within the regular curriculum, showing how to incorporate reading and writing into content areas, scaffolding language- and content-learning.

Challenges common beliefs about bilingual education and discusses factors in the education of young second language learners, covering demographics, political and legal issues, teacher qualifications, language instruction theories, and teaching methods and programs.