English as a second language (ESL) refers to the study and use of the English language by individuals whose native language is not English. It is usually taught in countries where English is a major ...

When the bell rings on Monday evenings, the adult students in my class gather their book bags and rush out—eager to end their long day and go home. I shout after them, “Have a good night” and “Get ...

According to the draft project, English as a second language in Vietnamese schools means that English will be taught in schools where the official language is Vietnamese, and English will be widely ...

Where is the best place to find out information about the ESL Program? You're here. The ESL webpage is our primary mode of communication and includes program standards, ESL course requirements, ...

Roberto Gomez, 14, moved with his family to San Antonio from Mexico less than two years ago. He's been working hard to learn English since then — a task made even more difficult now that all of his ...

Can the eccentricities of grammar in one’s native language subconsciously affect the way speakers perceive the world? The linguistic relativity hypothesis asserts that this is the case, that the ...

Former Deputy Minister of Education and Training Tran Van Nhung believes that Vietnam should learn from the successful experiences of Singapore and Malaysia in integrating English into their education ...

Neural synchrony between socially interacting people is known to boost social and emotional connection and communication. Researchers have now shown that mothers who speak English as a second language ...

The percentage of English-language learners (ELLs) in U.S. schools is steadily increasing, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. While much of the growth is in urban areas that ...

The Teaching License, Teaching English/Second Language K-12 program is designed to use your knowledge of how people acquire a second language, your skills in general and applied linguistics, and ...

Learning a second language is crucially important in an increasingly global society, yet surprisingly little is known about why individuals differ so substantially in second language (SL) achievement.