English Learning Institute
At St. John’s School, we offer English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for students interested in developing English Language skills for the classroom and the community. The primary goal of the ESL Program is to help students use U.S. academic English, understand the culture of the U.S. school, and the community to achieve academic excellence. |
The St. John’s ESL program aims to help students understand that English can be used to connect people in social, cultural, and academic settings through the use of strategies and methods that support academic achievement in content areas. Mastery of the English language is developed through proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ESL teachers provide academic support in many ways. Students’ needs are met by providing quality instruction, working with students in mainstream classes, and teaching in sheltered English language classes. Students also practice their English skills in listening labs that engage students in social and academic language experiences. Students enjoy listening to audio books, participating in conversations, and practicing their vocabulary and grammar through online classrooms that support student learning. Services are provided to the student based on students’ tests, language level, literacy needs, and teacher recommendations.
ESL teachers provide academic support in many ways. Students’ needs are met by providing quality instruction, working with students in mainstream classes, and teaching in sheltered English language classes. Students also practice their English skills in listening labs that engage students in social and academic language experiences. Students enjoy listening to audio books, participating in conversations, and practicing their vocabulary and grammar through online classrooms that support student learning. Services are provided to the student based on students’ tests, language level, literacy needs, and teacher recommendations.
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