A Twitter discussion on frustration and confusion in English Language learners.
Meena Wood @WoodMeena
English is NOT a phonetic language much to the frustration and confusion of millions of people all over the world and in the UK. They’re learning English as a second third or fourth language! Most learn English through alphabet, look cover check and comprehension!
Luqman Michel @luqmanmichel
@Woodmeena is telling us millions all over the world are confused but not her. Is she some special breed?
Note: On hind sight my comment is a little harsh. I owe her an apology.
Meena Wood @WoodMeena
Not sure what your point is? Ever tried teaching EAL ESOL EFL and you will find ‘confused’ is what global students are when you explain why for instance you pronounce ‘their’ and ‘there’ the same?
Note: I understand exactly what she is saying and I agree. Imagine explaining to a grade one kid, who has been taught phonic, why the word ‘here’ is pronounced the way it is and then the word ‘there’ the way it is pronounced.
Luqman Michel @luqmanmichel
This problem is for kids who have started reading. I am talking about the 20% or so kids who leave school as illiterates. This has been the case for decades.
Meena Wood @WoodMeena
Where did you get your stats from? Best way to teach is a combination of phonics and comprehension- that achieves results!
Luqman Michel @luqmanmichel
Give me the name of one school that teachers phonics with 100% kids reading at grade level after primary one.
For a change, think.
Note: Her generous spirit led her to hit 'Like' on my last two tweets, even though I was a bit bold.
My message is:
· For how many more decades will we allow 20% of children to leave school functionally illiterate?
· What causes some kids to disengage from learning to read?
· How can targeted, short-term interventions help these students reach and sustain grade-level reading proficiency?
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