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[quote=Anonymous]I taught in DOD schools where we frequently had English learners.  Several languages were represented depending on the family situation.  Most of the ESL were Spanish speakers from Puerto Rico.  But, we also had native speakers from Germany, Korea, and Japan because of the mom.  The latter children did have more exposure to English.

These were younger children and picked up the language quickly.  Granted, it was easier for them because they were the minority in the class and learned the language on the playground as well as in the class.
These kids picked up English very quickly.

I don't have the answer for the current situation.  I think that in the early years it should be total immersion in English.   For high school students, it is a far different dilemma if they have little education, as well.

We need a lobby to change the model for these high school kids.  Teach them English first--or, at least a half day in total immersion with the second half teaching job skills.  (I am talking about the students with little educational background.  This is not to limit these kids, but to prepare them for employement.)

It is clear the current model is not working.  But, as long as we give them education in Spanish, they will not learn English.[/quote]

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