TESL Context in Canada and Language Learning

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering essential terms and concepts related to TESL, immigration, and language learning.

BICS

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills; conversational language used in everyday social situations.

CALP

Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency; language needed for academic learning and understanding.

TESL

Teaching English as a Second Language; educational practices focused on teaching English to non-native speakers.

LINC

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada; a federally funded program providing free language education to newcomers.

EAP

English for Academic Purposes; courses designed to help learners improve their English for academic success.

EFL

English as a Foreign Language; teaching English in a country where it is not the primary language.

ESP

English for Specific Purposes; tailored instructional programs focusing on specific fields such as business or medicine.

CLB

Canadian Language Benchmark; benchmarks used to describe language proficiency of adult immigrants.

Dual Language Education

Bilingual education where instruction is delivered in two languages to promote fluency in both.

Immersion Programs

Educational programs where non-native speakers are fully immersed in the target language, with instruction in that language.

Refugee Claimants

Individuals seeking asylum in another country due to persecution, conflict, or violence in their home country.

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Teaching practices that acknowledge and respond to the impact of trauma on students' learning and emotional well-being.

Cognitive Demands

The mental requirements needed to perform tasks involving higher order thinking, necessary for CALP.

Language Skills Assessment

The process to evaluate the language capabilities of individuals, often used to determine suitable educational programs.

Settlement Services

Support services provided to newcomers to help them integrate into a new country, including language training and job readiness.

Acculturation

The process of adapting to a new culture while retaining aspects of the original culture.

Canadian Experience Paradox

The difficulty newcomers face in obtaining employment without prior Canadian work experience, despite relevant qualifications.

English Literacy Skills

The skills associated with reading and writing in English, essential for gaining employment and social integration.

Credential Recognition

The process of validating foreign educational qualifications in Canada to ensure they are recognized by employers and institutions.