Tag: Orthography

English Language Learning, ESL EFL Students, Language Theories, Second Language Learning, Struggling Students

Teachers: How Many Ways Can You Write The Sound /sh/?

How many ways can you represent the sound /sh/ in written form. When students seem to be struggling or progressing slowly, perhaps check the depth or transparency of the target language.

EFL ESL Teachers / Professionals, English Language Learning, ESL EFL Students, Foreign Language Learning Difficulties, Language Learning Difficulties, Language Theories, Learning Disabilties / Disorders, Writing / Orthography

Are Different Writing Systems Causing Language Learning Difficulties?

One reason why ESL and EFL students may be having difficulty learning a foreign or second language is that they rely heavily on their native language (L1) writing system and the English orthography differs greatly to their L1.