“English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology
In today’s globalized world it is increasingly important to consciously consider the terminology used when referencing others. The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss the perplexing array of loosely defined ESL-related terminology in Education. A literature search revealed various terms...
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Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada
2012-11-01
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| description | In today’s globalized world it is increasingly important to consciously consider the terminology used when referencing others. The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss the perplexing array of loosely defined ESL-related terminology in Education. A literature search revealed various terms referring to the same group of learners, the most common being English Language Learner. Through a deconstruction of related terms, an alternative term is proposed: Learner of English as an Additional Language (LEAL). The language learning aspect should not be utilized as a defining characteristic. LEAL is a respectful and culturally appropriate term that utilizes person first language. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a7599c6d25dc4ba1bcf44fd4c8f653982022-12-22T01:34:18ZengLanguage and Literacy Researchers of CanadaLanguage and Literacy: A Canadian Educational e-journal1496-09742012-11-01143839410.20360/G2859310624“English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related TerminologyNina Lee Webster0Chunlei Lu1Brock UniversityBrock UniversityIn today’s globalized world it is increasingly important to consciously consider the terminology used when referencing others. The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss the perplexing array of loosely defined ESL-related terminology in Education. A literature search revealed various terms referring to the same group of learners, the most common being English Language Learner. Through a deconstruction of related terms, an alternative term is proposed: Learner of English as an Additional Language (LEAL). The language learning aspect should not be utilized as a defining characteristic. LEAL is a respectful and culturally appropriate term that utilizes person first language.https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/langandlit/index.php/langandlit/article/view/10624english language learnerterminologylearner of english as an additional language |
| spellingShingle | Nina Lee Webster Chunlei Lu “English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology Language and Literacy: A Canadian Educational e-journal english language learner terminology learner of english as an additional language |
| title | “English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology |
| title_full | “English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology |
| title_fullStr | “English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology |
| title_full_unstemmed | “English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology |
| title_short | “English Language Learners”: An Analysis of Perplexing ESL-Related Terminology |
| title_sort | english language learners an analysis of perplexing esl related terminology |
| topic | english language learner terminology learner of english as an additional language |
| url | https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/langandlit/index.php/langandlit/article/view/10624 |
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