Knowing the Lingo

When it comes to the educational world, there is no shortage of lingo. The same is true of English Language Learners. I want to do a series of posts that let you in on some of the lingo/acronyms you might hear when it comes to talking about your ESL students.

• CLD- Culturally and linguistically diverse-Applies to an individual whose culture or language differs from that of the dominant group
• ELD- English language development- used in some states for the programming model most commonly referred to as English as a second language (ESL)
• ELL- English Language Learner- individuals who are in the process of transitioning from a home or native language to English 
• ESL- English as a second language- a programming model in which linguistically diverse students are instructed in the use of English as a means of communication and learning
• ESOL-English for speakers of other languages- instruction that focuses primarily on the development of vocabulary and grammar as a means of learning English
• L1-first language- the first or native language acquired by an individual
• L2- second language- the second language acquired by an individual

Source: Herrera, S.G & Murry, K.G. (2011). Mastering esl and bilingual methods. Boston: Pearson.