NYSTCE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Practice Test

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Which describes a student who is learning English as their second language?

Bilingual Learner
Language Learner
English-Language Learner (ELL)
Multilingual Learner

The correct answer is: English-Language Learner (ELL)

A student who is learning English as their second language is best described as an English-Language Learner (ELL) because this term specifically refers to those individuals who are acquiring proficiency in English while their native language may be a different one. ELLs are often in educational contexts where English is the main language of instruction, and they may require additional support to develop their language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Bilingual Learner and Multilingual Learner refer to individuals who can operate in two or more languages. While an ELL could potentially become bilingual or multilingual, the term ELL specifically emphasizes the context of learning English as a second language. The term Language Learner is broader and does not specifically denote the focus on English; it could apply to anyone learning any language, thus lacking the specificity needed to describe a student learning English as their second language. Therefore, ELL is the most precise terminology for this context.