Children whose native language is not English are present in ever increasing numbers in elementary schools in the United States. Educators, therefore, must provide opportunities for these learners to ...

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. And it becomes even more challenging for ESL learners.

Cultural differences in rhetorical conventions may affect the paper's structure and organization. Writers may rely on rhetorical conventions that are used in their cultures. It takes time to learn and ...

Students whose first language is not English develop their English and academic skills throughout their undergraduate careers. We offer courses specifically designed for students for whom English is ...

English is one of the most nuanced, complex languages in existence today. With approximately 372 million speakers in 106 countries, it’s also one of the most widely spoken languages. Whether English ...

The Writing Program offered by Saint Louis University’s Department of English teaches the fundamentals of persuasive composition. The program's courses provide students with foundational knowledge of ...