Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

When Ahmed arrived in the United States from Somalia seven years ago, he’d never been to school. He could read the Quran in Somali, but he didn’t know a word of English or even how to read the ...

Controversies over how best to teach children to read go back many years. Most recently, two questions have emerged that leave teachers of English learners puzzled: First, does research on reading, ...

Este artículo está disponible en español. Léelo en español. Low statewide reading scores have sparked many advocates to call for California to adopt a so-called structured literacy curriculum that ...

Learning to read in English is not just about using context (e.g., pictures) to guess the meaning of the words on the page but also about being aware of the sounds in words and their use. This ability ...

A teacher works with sixth- and seventh-graders on a phonics lesson in Poway, Calif., in January 2020. (Eduardo Contreras / San Diego Union-Tribune) To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so ...

Books that can help improve your English can make sure that the language’s use is sophisticated and understandable on all conditions, be it for reading, writing or speaking. Explore the 5 best books ...

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Not speaking English is a figurative wall that obstructs millions of immigrants in California from taking full advantage of the opportunities in their new home. Although there are plenty of places ...

To the editor: English is a phonetic language, so as soon as children learn letters and sounds, they can start to write simple messages. Most people go on to write well enough for practical purposes, ...