Language barriers/ cultural differences
TRUE OR FALSE: According to the article, language barriers are one of the most obvious and significant challenges that ELLs face.
What is true?
According to a few of Dr. Zhang’s lessons, writing challenges and listening comprehension most often go hand-in-hand because
What is both are considered a main domain of English language development?
Which category most prominently contributes to poor social integration and a lack of confidence amongst ELLs?
What is language barriers/cultural differences?
TRUE OR FALSE: Schools should strive to provide equitable access to resources for all students.
What is true?
TRUE OR FALSE: The pressure to perform academically while grappling with language difficulties is not all that overwhelming.
What is false?
According to the article, cultural differences can lead to:
What are misunderstandings and/or feelings of isolation?
Which aspect of a lesson in a college setting would be the biggest struggle for an ELL who is actively improving their listening comprehension?
What are lectures?
According to the article, lack of confidence can be detrimental to one’s learning because
What are language learning materials, tutors, and/or extra help outside of classes?
It is most difficult for ESL students to keep up with coursework in subjects that are heavily reliant on ____.
What are language skills?
The text states that ELLs may struggle to grasp idiomatic expressions in English. Idiomatic expressions can be defined as:
What is a phrase whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal meaning of the words it contains?
According to the article, what is one of the suggestions offered to assist in writing challenges amongst ELLs?
What are writing workshops, peer review sessions, encouraging the usage of writing aids, and/or providing clear writing templates?
One of the three social integration opportunities that schools can facilitate as listed in the article is
What are social events, group projects, and/or buddy systems?
Establishing partnerships with local ____ and ____ can also provide additional learning opportunities and resources for ESL students.
What are organizations and libraries?
What are offering extra time on tests, simplified instructions, access to tutoring services, visual aids, and/or hands-on activities?