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ESL/ESOL and Learning Disabilities

Literacy instructors working with adult students of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) may sometimes find themselves surprised and a bit frustrated that some learners make little progress in learning English while other members of the class demonstrate steady progress. Just like with students that have ADD/ADHD, teachers may know that these students are capable of achieving more, but cannot understand why they are not meeting their true potential.

Adult Learners Most adult ESL/ESOL learners come to class with high motivation, a resourceful nature, and a demonstrated tolerance for struggle.

So why is it that some learners fall so far behind their peers no matter how hard they try? Could a learning disability be the problem? If so, how can you provide the right type of instruction to better assist your learners in acquiring necessary language skills?

It is estimated that in the United States 15% of the general population has a learning disability (Monarez 1992, p. F3). It is possible that many of the students whom we view as poor language learners are struggling because they too have a learning disability. In many countries, learning disabilities are not recognized or, in some cases, they are recognized but there are no services available.


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This program was developed by Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Project Director, Florida Bridges to Practice, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

Content development by Dr. Rochelle Kenyon, Susan Pittman and Bonnie Vondracek. Proofing and editing by Meryl Eisenberg.  Web design and development by Dr. Debra L. Hargrove.

Disclaimer:  While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.