ESL Question

This assignment has two parts. Part I: To prep for this assignment watch these 2 videos: 1) The Importance of Oral Language Development in the ESL/ELL Classroom (4:26) Did you catch that part about 90 seconds of students talk? The Importance of Oral Language Development in the ESL/ELL Classroom (Links to an external site.) 2) What are the Differences Between Language Proficiency Levels by a Canadian Linguist eh? (14:31) This goes beyond the beginning intermediate and advanced levels given in the textbook – and gives everyday examples. What are the differences between language proficiency levels? (Links to an external site.) Video: What are the differences in language proficiency levels? (captioned) (Links to an external site.) Part II: This assignment offers you a choice of four activities. This differentiates instruction as well as offering opportunities for choice based on the resources accessible to you. Only choose this one if you have experience as a second language learner. And yes those high school or college language classes count! Or if you have learned in another country at home etc. Write a reflection (min. 15 sentences) about your experience as a second language learner. Use the following 7 questions to guide you: Give a little intro/context (where when which language circumstances length of time age at the time) Were you taught listening before speaking? When did reading and writing come in? What do you see as the pros and cons of the method you experienced? What level of proficiency did you attain with the second language? What level of proficiency do you currently have with the second language? Why? Based on the ideas presented in the textbook and your thoughts which teaching ideas/strategies would have made your experience better? (If none then which teaching ideas/strategies from the text were used in your experience?)