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Adult ESL Class in Houston, Texas, June 10, 1982

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Adult ESL class in Texas
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Proschan, Frank, “Adult ESL (English as a Second Language) class, Khmer Village, Houston, Texas,” 10 June 1982

Description

English as a Second Language (ESL) is an English language education study program for non-native speakers. ESL programs have small classes for students to get individual attention from their teachers. Students learn English and also participate in cultural and social activities of the school and the community where they study. This photograph shows an ESL class in Houston, Texas in 1982.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Look closely at the photo. Describe what you think is happening in the image.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) is an English language education study program for non-native speakers. Why would non-English speakers want to take part in an ESL class?
  • While this photo takes place in Texas, Iowa also has ESL classes. How would Iowa’s ESL program welcome refugees to the state?

Citation Information

Proschan, Frank, “Adult ESL (English as a Second Language) class, Khmer Village, Houston, Texas,” 10 June 1982. Courtesy of Library of Congress