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Caslon Language Education Index
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
emergent bilingual
- Student who speaks a language other than English at home and has been identified as becoming English proficient. In some contexts, this term is used in preference to English language learner. Teaching for Biliteracy by Karen Beeman and Cheryl Urow
English language learner (ELL)
- Student who speaks a language other than English at home and has been identified as becoming English proficient. In some contexts, this term is being replaced by emergent bilingual. Teaching for Biliteracy by Karen Beeman and Cheryl Urow
English as a second language (ESL)
- A program for English language learners in which English is the medium and goal of instruction. Students are generally placed in classes with students of the same level of academic English proficiency (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) and are given specially tailored instruction that moves them toward full proficiency in English in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening [also referred to as ENL (English as a new language) and ELD (English language development)]. Nancy Cloud, Judah Lakin, Erin Leininger, Laura Maxwell
