Employees who need to improve their English communication skills benefit from langauge learning programs with relevant content, which is revealed in a thorough needs analysis phase. Learning English skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) in their specific business context and using the vocabulary and structures they will encounter on a daily basis allows these learners to apply their new skills in the workplace from Day 1.
Planning a lesson that will benefit English language learners requires the consideration of the skills they already have and how they will support each step in the lesson. Creating scaffolded lesson leading from instruction to a range of sheltered practices and finally to independent production, all in relevant contexts, helps students learn, retain, and use the new structure.
Instructors can help their English language learners succeed in the classroom when they know what to expect and how to address the specific needs of this group. Understanding the academic experience these students come from and knowing the types of support such students may need to demonstrate their understaning of lessons will take the pressure off of these teachers and allow them to focus on the content they deliver.
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Custom Language Learning Program for Business:
Food Service Industry - Using Identifying Adjective Clauses
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English language learners require more than language assistance. They also need guidance to succeed in the typical assessments assigned in classrooms in the US. Providing sample projects, reports, or practice tests is crucial.