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Advice from ESL Learners When discussing the best ways to teach English as a second language to students we usually never include their input or ideas. When discussing the best ways to teach English as a second language to students we usually never include their input or ideas. Article asks students from a Massachusetts school what they would say to the teachers who taught them English. Article asks students from a Massachusetts school what they would say to the teachers who taught them English.

Dont Worry So Much Both the teacher and student will learn new things Both the teacher and student will learn new things The experience is new for all people involved The experience is new for all people involved

Help Us Many Times Be patient Be patient Slow down Slow down They may need the same idea or word explained 5 or 6 times They may need the same idea or word explained 5 or 6 times

We Need To Play In English Informal Context Informal Context Fun (playground, cafeteria, with peers) Fun (playground, cafeteria, with peers) Helps give them confidence when speaking the language Helps give them confidence when speaking the language

My Mom Doesnt Understand This includes This includes - school policy - homework -meetings & appointments - athletics & clubs

Dont Hit Us Be aware of their culture Be aware of their culture They know you wont hit them but it is hard to forget They know you wont hit them but it is hard to forget Take the time to listen and get to know your students Take the time to listen and get to know your students