Profiles Series Reporting on English Language Instruction

The Profiles Series is exploring how new immigrants are learning the English language
The Profiles Series is exploring how new immigrants are learning the English language

Language is something that can unite us as a people. Without the spoken word, it is much more difficult to exchange ideas and advance as a society. On the Profiles Series audiences will see how new immigrants to the United States are getting a foundation in English to help them integrate into American society.

In high schools, churches, and community centers around the country, dedicated teachers are helping to make the English language more accessible. Using practical applications and specialized training, these teachers are giving immigrants the language tools they need to start to assimilate.

Teaching English Second Language certification or TESL allows teachers to gain the special qualifications necessary to bring English to new American neighbors.

Another exciting development is how some immigrants are at least getting a foundation in English from the radio. In large cities around the country, immigrants can find radio programs that help them learn the basics of America’s most common language. While this type of instruction probably would not be enough to completely learn English, it gives people a start.

The Profiles Series TV show airs on great cable networks like Fox Business. Executive Producer Walter Waiters, senior associate producer Joel Walters, associate producers Ryan Chadderton, Rachel Van Drake, Randi Gardner, Scott Kuntz, and Ralph Gonzalez are working on new reporting that will air this fall.

For more information on the program please call 1-855-446-8439.

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