ESL Printable Worksheets & Lesson Plans

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Why Learning the English Alphabet is Hard for Older ELLs – And How to Help

ByEnglish Word Hub

IntroductionWhen people think about learning a new language, they often assume that the alphabet is the easiest part. After all, young children learn their ABCs early in life, right? But for older English Language Learners (ELLs) who come from non-alphabetic language backgrounds, mastering the English alphabet is far from simple. In fact, it’s one of…