Kentucky Department of Education

 

Language Learning

Last Updated on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 5:17 AM

Language Learning implies second language acquisition and refers to:

1) the study of English as a Second Language (ESL) for students whose native language is not English; and

2) the study of languages other than English (e.g., ASL, Chinese, French, German, Latin, Japanese, Russian and Spanish) for students whose native language is not the language studied.

  English Language Learning
Information for teaching English Language Learners (ELL - students whose primary language is other than English.


  Other World Languages
Kentucky offers world language study in a variety of languages (ASL, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, Spanish for Spanish students), and at multiple entry points (preschool, primary, intermediate, middle and high school) depending upon the school and school district.   Levels of study range from introductory to ... More


For more information contact:

Jacqueline VanHouten
500 Mero Street, 18th Floor CPT
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-2106
Jacqueline.VanHouten@education.ky.gov