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Adult English Language Learners: Making the adjustment to a new country -…
Adult English Language Learners: Making the adjustment to a new country
Finding advantages and tools to face challenges
Factors affecting adjustment/ Acculturation and Assimilation
Similarities in first and second culture
Reasons for immigration, choice or forced. Immigration status/ Trauma and life disruption
Age affecting ability and adjustability
Financial resources and change in status
Education level/ Literacy/ Exposure to languages/ Experience of other countries and systems
Opportunities to use English outside of class
Level of religious or cultural discrimination/ acceptance
Other factors: Fatigue in the classroom, intergenerational tension at home
Implications for the classroom
Adult classes should be : highly customized and learner-centered
Draw on student's knowledge and experiences
Relevant content
Active roles for students in the class
Real life interactions with authentic language
Teacher should assess and adjust according to learners' needs and strengths
Addressing language demands of today's world
Goes well beyond basic survival skills
Access information they need for success
Read and understand mail (emails)
Decisions about services in the community (healthcare) (utilities in the home)
Higher demands in the workplace, complex language, stronger communication skills, working and communicating in teams