Learning the vocabulary of any new language is considered to be the key to understanding what students hear or read during the school day. It is very helpful for English Language Learners to build their English vocabulary as quickly as possible to increase learning of both the English language and new concepts and ideas.
Remember the Basics! Practice makes perfect!
✴ Learning a new language takes time to comprehend and practice. Be realistic about how quickly your student can progress and be patient!
✴ Making mistakes is part of the learning process.
✴ Students are both active and passive learners. They typically “understand” and “recognize” new English words before they are comfortable “speaking” or “writing” them. This is a normal part of the process of acquiring a second language.