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Download full textSoundranayagam, Luxshmi – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2014
College students in the non-English-speaking world have to overcome formidable barriers in reading and writing when their medium of instruction is English. One particular problem faced by science majors is the writing of lab reports, a demanding task that might not be effectively supported by the standard guides and manuals available. This paper…
Descriptors: Guides, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Science Education
Direct linkHiskes, Dolores G. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2011
This tenth edition of the best-selling book teaches reading using sounds and spelling patterns. These sounds and patterns are introduced one at a time, and slowly built into words, syllables, phrases, and sentences. Simple step-by-step directions begin every lesson. Although originally designed for K-2 emergent readers, this award-winning book is…
Descriptors: Sentences, Spelling, Learning Disabilities, Word Lists
Peer reviewedPorte, Graeme – ELT Journal, 1988
Analysis of interviews with underachieving English-as-a-foreign-language (EFL) learners revealed that these learners used strategies similar to those of good language learners. Activities are suggested to help weaker learners investigate their own strategies and become aware of others for more effective learning. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Class Activities, Context Clues, English (Second Language)
Jacobs, George – Guidelines, 1993
The practice of supplementing language textbooks with input from students is recommended as a way to increase learner understanding and motivation. Several general language learning activities adapted to contain an environmental theme are described. It is suggested that the environmental theme helps promote lifelong learning. (Contains 15…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
Minority Rights Group, London (England). – 1998
This document is a collection of writings by refugee and minority children from the George Orwell School in London (England) and the Montessori College in Oost, Amsterdam (the Netherlands). About one-third of the students at the George Orwell School, were refugees. These students were aged 11 to 16 years old. About 30 to 40% of the students at the…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Foreign Countries, High School Students
Buzash, Michael D. – 1993
This set of materials is designed to help incorporate business and technical French into the secondary school second language curriculum. It consists of a list of goals for introduction of such content, vocabulary lists and related exercises, and a variety of instructional materials and visual aids. Topics addressed include: postal services;…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Course Content, Curriculum Development, French
Burwell, D'Anne; And Others – 1991
An 8-week English in the Workplace course was conducted by Portland Community College (Oregon) at Leupold & Stevens, Inc. for workers with limited English proficiency (LEP). The curriculum for English as a Second Language focused on job-related support skills and not primary job skills, since job performance was not a concern. Objectives were…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Communication Skills, Community Colleges
