ELL & ESL Teaching Strategies | Teachings in Education

What does ELL stand for?

• Educational Language Learner

• English Language Learner

• English Limited Learner

• English Language Leader

Which term is considered more positive than ELL or ESL?

• Limited English Proficiency

• Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency

• Emergent Bilingual

• Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

How long does it take for students to learn academic language according to the text?

• About 5 years

• About 2 years

• About 10 years

• About 6 months

What is the first stage of second language acquisition called?

• Pre-production

• Intermediate Fluency

• Early Production

• Speech Emergence

What type of instructional strategy involves using real-life objects in the classroom?

• Total Physical Response

• Group Work

• Realia

• Language Experience Approach

What does BICS stand for?

• Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills

• Bilingual Interpersonal Cognitive Skills

• Bilingual Instructional Course Skills

• Basic Integrated Curriculum Skills

What is NOT a recommended accommodation for ELL students?

• Preferential seating

• Providing audiobooks

• Extended time on exams

• Using idioms and acronyms

What is the purpose of sheltered instruction?

• To simplify the lesson content

• To provide access to grade-level content

• To teach only in the student's native language

• To isolate ELL students from native speakers

How can teachers check for understanding in ELL students?

• By speaking louder

• By frequently checking for understanding

• By limiting visual aids

• By using complex vocabulary

What is a benefit of cultural studies for ELL students?

• It focuses solely on English language development

• It allows them to avoid speaking in class

• It helps develop research and public speaking skills

• It simplifies the curriculum