I was born in Israel on May 27, 2004. We are a family of four children.…
Throughout my childhood, the idea of having a college education was greatly stressed. As a result, it was my duty as the next generational child, to excel in my studies and achieve a life of prosperity and success. Learning became the basic foundation of my growth. Therefore, my youth was overtaken by many hours spent reading and writing what was known to be correct "Standard" English. I first found this to be a great shortcoming, but as I grew older, I began to realize the many rewards acquired by having the ability to be literate.…
I grow up as an English Language Learner (ELL) and it was difficult to know what language to speak in certain environment. I was part of ELL for largest part of my education life and even though various peers were in it as well I felt out of place and struggled more in class. I needed extra support with reading and writing because it was a new language. It was hard to manage two contrasting language and I would not know what language to use, but when I started the third grade it was all English and I still was in the ELL program. All I was learning was English in class and at home my parents were speaking English a little bit more each day, so I was speaking more English by the end of third grade. I had to pass a test to get out of it but still…
In the article, Setting the Foundation for Working with English Language Learners in the Secondary Classroom, the author states that many secondary teachers have misconceptions regarding the length of time needed to acquire English. According to surveys, the author found that over 71% of the secondary teachers she surveyed believed that ELLs should be able to acquire English within 2 years of enrolling in United States schools. Students may acquire social language within this time frame, but academic language generally takes over 5 years to develop according to other researchers.…
In school the subjects I most enjoy are English, Science, RE and History. I enjoy these subjects because they are very interesting and there is a lot of study involved with them. I am a very committed and diligent person. In these lessons they often include working in a team and individually; I am a team player and I also work well as an individual.…
In seventh grade, I began analyzing and breaking down articles, and this was the first time we did something that was not centered on grammar and spelling. By this time I felt that my English classes in school were not good enough to fulfil the level of English I wanted, so on the weekends I started to attend classes at a private English institute. In my English Institute class in Paraguay, I was expected to read, write, and practice answering exams in English and, additionally, it was exceptionally supportive for me since I could learn the proper sounds for every word. On a side note, there was a Chess Institute close to the English institute, so I additionally began taking chess…
I have excelled in all science classes I have taken; including Biology I Honors, Biology II for dual college credit, Chemistry I, and AP Chemistry. Science, especially Health Science is my favorite and best subject.…
the portal of such a challenging line of study. I was enrolled into Jyothi Bala Mandir…
My two favorite subjects are math and science! One reason is because I have fun learning and experimenting with each subject. Another reason I would enjoy the program is because I know science and math are going to be a big part of my future. I would really appreciate being part of this program because I know I will be furthering my education and having fun doing it.…
Learners from different background and surroundings have different perceptions towards learning English. Their surroundings contribute to their more or less of understanding of towards English language learning. From urban to rural settings, most schools are in charge for educating English language to students. In relation to that matter, teachers of English language in schools are also facing several difficulties in teaching English in the classroom.…
My name is Gurjit Chagger, I am 15 years old and I have attended Burnham Upper School/Burnham Park E-ACT Academy for 4 academic years. I have gained many skills and interests during my time here.…
Two years ago when I first came here, I encountered another unimaginable problem in my life – I understood little in class just because of my poor English. I was depressed and sighed in despair all the time. It was my mother and teachers who inspired me and gave me a lot of encouragement. They told me that difficulty was everywhere and it could accompany anybody anytime. As long as we got ready and took actions, nothing was impossible. From then on, I got up early every day to practice speaking English, listening to English and reading English. Besides, whenever I was free, I went to various markets…
English is a relatively easy subject for most people when compared to calculus or physics, but English has always been a challenge that I surmount every year. English was not my first language, and when I first started to learn this language, I was amazed at how much a native speaker of this language can express in three words. Even though the various exceptions alarmed me, I persisted in learning because I knew that English is widely used around the globe. After comprehending most of the concepts, I began to acknowledge the importance of English and the difference it could make on my future.…
Throughout my years in High School I enjoyed having core subjects in English and I always remember Mr. Jones who was my English Teacher in 10th and 11th grade. He never spoke a word in Spanish and if you dare ask a question in Spanish he would ask you to pause, think and formulate your question in English. It was a good experience for my classmates who were making an effort to learn the language but at the same time afraid to make mistakes. Mr. Jones said many of you are fluent in English some aren’t that fluent but, one thing is truth: there is always room for improvement. It was motivating to know that we all had to communicate in English during class and for group assignments which allowed collaborative learning.…
Things from there started to change. Little by little I was able to learn the language. I became familiarized with the morphology and phonology of the English language. Although, syntax which is basically grammar and semantics which is the study of words were much harder to learn (Wright, 2010). I think that I will always experience a bit of trouble with the English language. It’s something that the only thing I can do, is keep learning.…