Supporting ESL Literacy Learners

ESL Literacy learners have full, complex lives as adults in a new country. They often face a wide range of barriers to their learning before they even step into the classroom. Successful ESL literacy programs are sensitive to learners’ barriers and recognize that learners need support. 

This tool is designed for program providers and instructors and provides information on the ways to support learners, including:

• common barriers to learning
• identifying learners with barriers
• helping learners overcome barriers
• addressing learner barriers
• providing academic support

Explore the following resources:

• Learning for LIFE: An ESL Literacy Handbook
• Building a Classroom of Excellence
• Building a Program of Excellence