Comments on: Why ESL Students Are Not Making Enough Progress

By: Lenard

Lenard — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:40:36 +0000

One of the problems is a motivational problem. The students are not motivated to come to class many for good reasons like having a family and their jobs, but the biggest problem is not understanding the subject. They are not learning enough English even after several years because they choose not to attend class or have higher concerns. By motivating them like the article says to provide incentives, it can improve the amount of English and words that they learn.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:57:02 +0000

Robin, I’m very surprized when I read students still fail in improving tehir English skill though they are taught for 3 years!
I used to taech English at a state university in Turkiye. The university provides students one-year ESL program. And at the end of the year, most of the time, students are not as good as they are expected in using the language. I always thought after spending one year they should be perfect! After reading your comments, I can understand it. In a country where English is not a native language may not be enough.

I really wonder your experince (where you teach- students etc.) looking forward to hearing from you more and finding solutions.

By: Corinne Floyd

Corinne Floyd — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:30:46 +0000

When students are learning anything – if it is enjoyable – it is easier to learn and retain. ESL students will increase their vocabulary by learning to read for pleasure. If they find the books interesting, they will want to read more.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:19:43 +0000

I definitely agree that students don’t have enough comprehensible input. I also think in general that many teachers are fooled by conversational fluency and they think that the students know a lot more English than they really know. Once learners get to the intermediate level, it seems that many teachers begin to stop teaching ESL services so intensively.