In the world of Bilingual Education, there are four types of Bilingual Education: English Immersion Instruction, English as a Second Language Instruction, Transitional Bilingual Education, and Two-Way Bilingual Education.

  - English Immersion Instruction is given entirely in English.  Lessons are delivered in simplified forms when necessary in order to teach both English and academic content.

  - English as a Second Language (ESL) Instruction is primarily given in English, just as English Immersion.  However, students may receive extra help using their native language outside of the classroom, such as a special class to help with English skills.

  - Transitional Bilingual Education is opposite of ESL.  Instruction is primarily in the student’s native language, but the students may receive extra help in English to help develop their English skills.

  - Two-Way Bilingual Education is given in two languages to the students in order for them to become proficient in both languages.

Note: Most schools throughout the United States use the English as a Second Language approach.

Tips and Tricks

• Here are a few strategies a student may like to review when beginning ESL
  

Sample ESL Unit

• Download and review an example ESL unit including modified and unmodified assessment tests
  

ESL Links

• Try a number of different ESL resources throughout the internet
  

• Here is an ESL evaluation form any teacher can download and print for the class