ESL
ESL Readers: Cultural Identity Makes a Difference
Part 3 of 3 Part Series – ESL Boy Readers
Culture is important for second language readers. While learning to read in a new language is unfamiliar and awkward for them, reading will feel even more foreign to boys if there is no trace of the world that they know. To help boys who are reading in a second language feel more comfortable reading, we have to reach out to them within their comfort zone.
ESL Readers: Choosing Books for Boys
Part 2 of 3 Part Series – ESL Boy Readers
Reading in a second language can be challenging for even the most eager readers. Boys who are reluctant to read to begin with, may find reading in an unfamiliar language intimidating. By choosing the right texts, we can help make the task more welcoming and enjoyable for them.
Below I have compiled, from my experience, five elements to look for in books to appeal to ESL boys.
ESL Readers: Challenges to Reading for Boys
Part 1 of 3 Part Series – ESL Boy Readers
The boys I work with are English as a Second Language learners (ESL). In most cases, they converse with friends and family in their native language, but can not read or write in it.
ESL students begin learning their second language at varying levels. Some may be literate in their native tongue, some may not. Bilingual students, who learn a second language at an early age, may have an advantage to learning. However, for already reluctant or struggling readers, learning another language can create added confusion on the path to literacy.
