It takes several years for grade appropriate learning. Students need to feel comfortable and be challenged in order to achieve the learning that is needed to master the English language.
It can take many years for students to catch up to apporpriate proficiency. It is important to create a network of encouragement.
ELL students need additional support and will have a better chance to succeed if they have a strong support group.
Builing relationships helps the ELL learner transitions in learning.
Students from other countries face a different challenge in class, this could be lack of confidence and things like being homesick.
The fact is that there must have a special atention in class.
Making the class enjoyable, with humor and good consideration, will create a better environment for the student to feel better with the class, the teacher and themselfs.
