Chapter 8: Teaching Teenagers Who Are Still Learning English

I was surprised to see the many different actions students who are still learning English take when they do not understand something in class. Many of these are negative actions including: putting their heads down and sleeping, cutting class, feeling angry, fighting with other students, and running away.

I do not have much experience with students who are still learning English, but I could imagine it would be difficult for them to do well if they do not understand the language. I thought this list revealed how those students really feel when they don’t understand what is said in class. I thought this entire chapter was helpful and informative because I have not read very much on teaching to those who are still learning English.