Abstract
If possible, position their desks next to a fluent English speaker who has the same first language; this way, when you are at a complete loss for actions or visuals to get your message across, the other student can translate. Throughout the day, ESOL tutors may work one-onone on the student's specific needs, such as practice with letter identification, phonograms, counting, and modified spelling lists composed of sight words and category lists, which assists in constantly engaging the student in relevant material.