TESL Ontario’s Magazine for Language Teachers

Anxiety during the Silent Period: Anxiety of the unknown specifically for temporary and refugee claimant students

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Abstract  

This article focuses on the importance of supporting all English language learners, specifically those who endure an added level of stress due to their immigration journey. In this article, I will raise awareness by pointing out the importance of not only being aware of temporary/visa/no status students but also to be more compassionate while teaching them.…