ESL Newcomers

The purpose of both the video and the article is to —

• cite statistics related to immigration

• compare the success rate of American students

• show the process of immigrating to America

• describe the experiences of immigrant students

All of the students at Newcomers High School...

• want to become filmmakers.

• will later attend St. Luke's.

• are recent immigrants to America.

• plan to return to their birth country.

Why are students at International High School?

• They don't fit in at a regular high school.

• They are learning English together.

• They are able to study in their native language.

What is the main focus of ESL programs for newcomers?

• A) Teaching advanced literature

• B) Preparing students for college

• C) Helping students learn English

• D) Focusing on American history

Which of the following is a common challenge for ESL newcomers?

• A) Understanding complex grammar

• B) Writing research papers

• C) Reading Shakespearean plays

• D) Learning scientific terminology

In the context of ESL, what does 'newcomer' refer to?

• A) A student new to a school

• B) A student new to the country

• C) A student new to a subject

• D) A student new to a sport

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• A) She go to school every day.

• B) She goes to school every day.

• C) She going to school every day.

• D) She gone to school every day.

What is the primary goal of ESL classes for newcomers?

• A) To teach cultural history

• B) To improve English language skills

• C) To learn mathematics

• D) To study world geography

Which word is a synonym for 'beginner'?

• A) Expert

• B) Novice

• C) Veteran

• D) Master

What is a common activity in ESL classes?

• A) Solving math problems

• B) Conducting science experiments

• C) Practicing conversation

• D) Learning to code