In this article, the author reflects on his daughter's experiences at home and at school as she moves into a new culture and language. This article reflects on how he and his wife and the teachers helped their daughter, Yisha with her English acquisition. Within the year, Yisha became fluent in English and finished all her courses with straight…

Argues that the English Only Movement is misguided. Points out advantages of bilingual education and literacy in their native languages for students who begin their schooling with little or no knowledge of English. (SKC)

Gives practical suggestions for elementary school teachers with non-English speaking students. Initial survival language and peer tutoring models for promoting language development are the focus of these suggestions. (HTH)

Discusses a dialogue journal exchange in English with Zulu students in South Africa. Demonstrates that successful interaction and communication is based on shared interest and genuine concern for the relationship. (MM)

Asserts that teaching English as a second language (ESL) to children involves setting up social conditions that promote purposeful use of English. Suggests that peer teaching is one way to create a successful language learning environment. (MM)

Discusses the problems that children who do not speak the language of their school experience, as well as the personal, social, and cultural characteristics of learners that affect their progress in a second language. (DF)

Discusses the problems that confront multilingual persons, not only in the United States but also in the People's Republic of China. (DF)