Closing Thoughts When linguistic diversity is regarded and acted on as a resource for teaching and learning, students thrive (Borrero and Bird, 2009). Students who are learning English as an alternative language learn how to create meaning, communicate that meaning, and extend meaning—in two or more languages—in ways that engage their intellectual abilities and promote both academic and lifelong success. And again and again, the research shows that one of the most efficient and effective ways to support EAL learners is through wide, extensive reading.
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LEARNERS OF ENGLISH AS AN ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE (EAL)
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