It is well known that the number of non-English speakers is on the rise in the United States. What is less well known is that the largest proportion of this pop

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English Language Proficiency Assessments for Young Learners provides both theoretical and empirical information about assessing the English language proficiency

Adopting a learner-centred approach that places an emphasis on hands-on child SL methodology, this book illustrates the practices used to teach young second lan

Offers practical ways to support young dual language learners and their families. Addresses communicating, using technology, pairing children, and more.