Discusses problems such as hearing or vision impairment for which teachers of adult students may have to compensate. Stresses that such problems do not diminish the learning capacity of older students. (EKN)

Describes special pre-academic course for ESL Students at Alberta Vocational Center designed to develop English skills to enable students to compete on equal basis with Canadians in academic or vocational programs. (BK)

Discusses the pros and cons of using copying as a means for English-as-a-Second-Language students to improve their handwriting skills. The use of chalkboards, plastic slates, and newsprint with felt markers is described. (LB)

Describes some characteristics of the adult learner, including factors that can affect the adult's ability to learn language. Discusses teacher- and learner-centered approaches and "adult" learning environments. (EKN)

Discusses ESL textbooks for adults, either newly published or revised within the last four years. Availability information for each course is given. (PMP)

Older people who must learn a second language and adjust to a new culture may be benefically taught by using proverbs. This technique may help to break down barriers by expressing the same idea in the native and target languages and is suited to the less formally educated student. (SW)

Discusses some of the difficulties in vocabulary learning and gives suggestions for building vocabulary in meaningful contexts. (EKN)

Lists professional organizations; library and resource centers; journals and periodicals; government publications; and books and articles with interests in language, adults, ESL, or social and educational issues. Most are Canadian. (EKN)

Discusses the various aspects of writing instruction from teaching English script to teaching composition. (EKN)

Discusses the importance of and the difficulties in teaching listening skills. Describes different types of listening exercises. (EKN)

Discusses why mastering pronunciation in a second language is difficult and gives some errors common to students learning English as a second language. Describes some useful guidelines and techniques for pronunciation instruction. (EKN)

Discusses the different categories of literacy needs and gives suggestions on materials selection for literacy classes. (EKN)

Reports personal viewpoints of two English-as-a-Second-Language learners who emigrated from Hong Kong to Canada, along with commentary from their instructor, who notes the role of memory, pronunciation, dictation, writing, and self-expectation. (LB)

Discusses the importance of including orientation and citizenship topics in ESL classes. Lists additional resources for Canadian teachers. (EKN)

Postulates five stages of English-as-a-Second-Language reading (mechanical skills, connecting written with oral language, reading for new information, reading for different reasons, and independent reading) and identifies for each a statement of purpose, targeted learner group, and appropriate activities. (20 references) (Author/LB)