This revised and expanded edition of the 1990 bestseller includes the latest research in language acquisition: how to teach reading and writing and how to develop listening and speaking skills. It is filled with the authors' trademark anecdotes and practical advice, based on their many years of experience working with ELL students. Strategies for teaching the four literacy skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—are enhanced by student examples and illustrations. To help you personalize the theory discussed, each chapter includes a section with questions and case studies so you can apply the information to your own school and issues. In this new edition, you'll find great suggestions on how to

familiarize your ESL students with the school and classmates

measure reading, writing, speaking, and listening fluency

recognize and help students cope with culture shock

enrich your reading and writing programs

recognize the different needs of your students—with effective strategies for each level of literacy

teach language through content

help ESL students succeed in the content areas

tap the resources of your school and community