English Language And Translation From Saudi Arabia

When my parents decided to come here, it was kind of a shock for me. First of all, the language and the challenge to start a new life, meet new people and adapt myself to the new and different customs worried me. Here in the United States, the fact that I didn’t speak English really well made the high school separate me from the other students, putting me into a different program; ESL. This program helped me a lot, because the teacher encourage us to not give up. She told us that it is good to experience sometimes some changes in our lives. That’s how we can learn more and improve ourselves. She also talked with the principal about doing a diversity program to help ESL students integrate more with the rest of the school. She encouraged us to talk about and to feel proud of the differences in our cultures. By overcoming this huge change, this experience made me grow more inside as a person.

I am writing to apply for the position of ESL Program Director in the ESL Program at Marietta College. I hold a doctoral of philosophy in Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education (within the TESOL program) with an interdisciplinary specialization in Educational Technology from the Ohio State University (OSU). Moreover, I have experience in teaching EFL and ESL learners English and in administration. I am confident that my academic and experiential exposure will enable me to contribute to your Language Institute in terms of enhancing ESL students’ academic English competence and knowledge of the Western academic culture, designing ESL curricular, and promoting teachers’ professional development.

The United States education system lacks a national foreign language education requirement, which has resulted in a decline of foreign language learning opportunities. (“Education,” 2010). Foreign language requirements and opportunities in the nation’s schools are decreasing due to budget cuts (Skorton & Altschuler, 2012). Out of the 50 states, only 10 states have a foreign language graduation requirement set for students (“Education,” 2010). From 1997 to 2008, the number of elementary schools offering a foreign language decreased from 31% to 25%, while the number of middle schools dropped from 75% to 58%. Foreign language opportunities in high schools remained the same at around 91%; however, from 1994 to 2010 the percent of colleges that required foreign language study dropped from 67.5% to 50.7% (Skorton & Altschuler, 2012). The result

Ever since I was young, I was told that education is the path to success. My father always told me that education will open more doors for me in the future and that I shouldn’t give up. Growing up as a student with English as my second language has been difficult in my educational life, although I comprehend the language sometimes there are some words that I am not yet familiar with, education has given me the ability to understand English.  My sponsor of interpreters club has told us, that being bilingual is a gift that we must take advantage of.

Raised in a lovable small town with generous people, I couldn’t even dream of living elsewhere. However, with my grandparents in America, fighting for us to come to their foreign side, I knew we would eventually move. Soon, my parents started preparing for the nightmare. My curiosity started building up but I would retain myself from throwing questions to my occupied parents. Paperwork, passports and the long-difficult process of immigration was the only talk in the house. To save myself and my brother from the boredom and allow my parents to work efficiently, I started to parent him. Some days I would walk into my parents room to ask to go out and consequently retreat back after just a glance of their tired faces. Pushing away my desires, I decided to assist them as much as I could like an sensible adult. .

It’s hard to imagine someday you’ll be the one providing for yourself, making sure bills are paid and mouths are feed. With my dad leaving to California for better work opportunities, I had no choice but to provide for myself and was rushed into finding a job and a new home. Constantly moving from place to place was nothing new, and I learned to adapt to the environment in which I live. We’ve left behind many things that we simply could not carry with us any longer. When I moved into my new apartment

Student overcoming obstacles, book describes, “overcoming obstacles and challenges, in solving problems, and in adapting to organizational change” (pg. 82 Whetten & Cameron). I had an English language abstract, which I overcome and I manage and organized my time for work, home, and school. When I come to U.S, I cannot speak excellent English. Also, I have a child and I was a single mother. I cannot take my child to a hospital without language translator. I actually disappointed in myself for the way I need support every time for the interpreter. I finished high school in my country Somalia, and that time I learn only limit English, but it’s not sufficient for me to talk with others. After six months when I come to Boston I start working. I used to try to learn excellent English every time so I can communicate with others, but it was not easy for me. Learning English it is tough when you have children and grown-up person. It was not easy going to school when you do not have money to pay the school. For that reason, I used to search schools that teach adults English for a fee. It takes me cabal of years until I can sing and study at a community college. I received support for my teachers and tutors so I can learn and understand the language. Today I overcome that abstract and I’m pleased with my strong work and honesty of my life to attend university.

I migrated here in America four years ago along with my two kids. At first, I am having a hard time to adjust due to language barrier. Even though I can speak and understand English, I frequently find myself having a hard time to convey or explain complex messages. In addition, it is difficult for me to follow a conversation more easily. It has not been easy for me, but I took it as a challenge. Moreover, I'm currently working as a Document Control in a lighting company located in Union City. I'm also, taking Associate in Science Degree in Business Administration. As of now, my short-term goal is to focus on my studies to accomplish my associate degree. My long-term goal is to achieve a BS degree in Business Administration and as a Document

International students/scholars are facing many challenges when they arrive in the United States. Several major barriers that they face include: 1) Language barriers: Most newly arrived international students/scholars have difficulty in communicating effectively with native English speakers (McClure, 2007; Araujo, 2011; Andrade, 2006). Several factors may contribute to this situation. First, the students who learned English in another accent (e.g. British English) may have trouble following the native American English speakers. Second, native English speakers speak too fast for them. Third, misunderstanding between international students/scholars and the native English speakers may result from missing social context during conversations. Fourth, international students/scholars have trouble understanding slangs and idioms when the meaning is not obvious. Fifth, the lack of opportunities to communicate with the native English speakers hinders many international students/scholars from establishing a meaningful relationship with native English speakers; 2) Academic barriers: Differences in teaching philosophies and theories may result in a teaching style that is very different from the students’ homes. For example, group discussion might be brand new for some students. The students who have trouble in participating in class as actively as the domestic students may struggle to adapt to the different learning style (Marsh & Hau, 2004; Andrade, 2006; Trilokeka & Rasmi, 2011; Zhou,

I am writing to apply for the position of Continuing Education Instructor, English as a Second Language, in the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD). I hold a doctor of philosophy in Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education (within the TESOL program) with an interdisciplinary specialization in Educational Technology from the Ohio State University (OSU). Moreover, I have experience in teaching EFL and ESL learners English. I am confident that my educational background and teaching experience enable me to make contributions to the San Diego Community College District in terms of enhancing ESL students’ overall academic English competence and understanding of the Western academic culture and developing professional

From almost 8000 miles away landing here, I not only packed up my luggage full of clothes and shoes, but also had my determination to gain a band- new and successful life here in the United States. I choose here for studying and seizing more opportunity for self-accomplishment. Undoubtedly, China, where I come from, owns the very different system of education and language. Like many of the Chinese students studying abroad, I have gone through the roughest part of that pattern and have been taken a glance of the outside world. I chose to “escape” from where I got used to and started my journey here with my dream of a better and even successful life. It is obvious that language would be the first major problems I need to face directly. As an English language learner here in the United States, probably I am not at the same level as those who are native speakers here. Thus, there will be more problems for me to overcome it and to success. Mixed up with my confidence and faith to achieving, along with my experiences and skills gained in learning language from both China and here, I believe I can achieve the goal of success in EWRT 1A.

I am from Venezuela and as most of a Latin-American young I dreamed of studying some day in any university of the United States, but while I was getting older my dream faded. Thus, I went to college in my country and graduated from it in 2000. Several years after, I got marriage and moved out to U.S. When I arrived here, a hot summer evening, that lost dream appeared in my mind again. But, this was far from being realized. I did not come to study; I just came with a work visa, which restricted me to working in a Hispanic church only. Through a little contact with English speakers, two years passed and my English remained worryingly basic; consequently, studying English become imperative. Added to it, in my heart burned a strong desire to become a professional here. Therefore, I have undertaken a long journey to learn English; from there, my passion for learning was born. I have developed that passion for the past nine years. Due to I “communicate primarily in Spanish” my learning journey would be no easy. (Lunsford). According to the Ex-president Barack Obama says in his inspirational speech “yes, we can”, the journal to reach a dream or fight for a cause would be hard, but a determined attitude leads people to overcome obstacles and achieve success. (Lunsford 123). As a result, my biggest obstacle is finding a balance between my job, my school, and my family life. I am a married woman with young children and a full time job. Currently, I am enrolled

I was born and grow up in China, Tianjin, a big city where just an hour away from Beijing. Since my mom wants to give me a better living environment, and better chance of education; so, we decided to move to US. When I moved to the US in 2012, I was only sixteen years old and barely spoke any English. Even I had learned English for all my school life in China, I still didn’t understand when other talking to me. The new life was totally different, it was tough and challenging for me. The new language environment and culture differences were giving me a hard time to fit into this country. When I first came to Chicago; Mother and I went through a great amount of troubles trying to enroll me in a high school. Many schools turned me down because of my lack of English skills. They wrote me a letter and send me to an ESL class at a community college.

I am writing to apply for the faculty position in the ESL program at Cuyahoga Community College (CCC). I hold a doctoral of philosophy degree in Foreign, Second, and Multilingual Language Education (within the TESOL program) with an interdisciplinary specialization in Educational Technology. Moreover, I have experience in teaching diverse learners English in EFL and ESL settings. I am confident that my academic and experiential exposure enable me to contribute to the ESL program at CCC in terms of enhancing ESL students’ English competence and knowledge of the Western academic culture, designing and improving ESL curricular, and collaborating with other colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

The official language in UAE is Arabic. Other commonly used languages include Persian, Hindi, Urdu, and English. The county is primarily Muslim at 79%; followed by Christianity at 9% and Others such as Hinduism, Buddhism at 15%. The Government type in UAE is a Monarchy and a Federation with specified powers delegated to the UAE federal government and other powers reserved to member emirates. The Currency in this country is Emirati dirham (AED) and the conversation rate is one dollar is equal to 3.67 Dirham. The country area is 83,600 square Km and the GDP per capital as of 2015 is $67,600 (300,000 dirham). (United Arab Emirates Country Risk Report) However, one of the biggest challenges faced is the male/female sex ratio is 2.2 for the total population and 2.75 for the 15–65 age group. There is a high degree of gender imbalance due to the high level of dependency on male foreign workers to perform labor work in the country. (City Data.com). The largest exports include Crude oil (45%), natural gas, re-exports, dried fish, dates and largest imports include Machinery and transport equipment, chemicals, food. The UAE’s primary natural resources are petroleum and natural gas. More than 90 percent of these resources are found in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Natural freshwater is extremely limited and has been critically overexploited. In addition to petroleum, the UAE extracts rock and sand, mostly for use in construction. Limestone, sand, marl, and gypsum are used to make cement,