No two learners will have identical immigration experiences, challenges, or goals for learning English. However, there are traits or situations that are common to many adult ESL learners.
ESL Learners:
have a wide range of life experiences
undergo stress in their new community
are highly motivated, but may be apprehensive about learning English
learn best when the information is linked to something they already
know
want practical lessons that are relevant to their own goals and needs
like to learn things they will use immediately
may have uneven learning; they may have "good" and "bad" days learning English
may have many outside responsibilities (family, home, job)
As you watch the videos, be sure to jot down details that characterize people as ESL learners.
