English Language Learners

Adult ESL

Publications and Resources

CAL offers a variety of publications, briefs, and resources for professionals serving adult English language learners. Click on any of the titles below to learn more.

Adult English Language Instruction in the 21st Century

The CAELA Guide for Adult ESL Trainers NEW!

CAL Digest Series 2: English Language Learners

Learning to Work in a New Land

Literacy, Work, and Education Reform

Making Meaning, Making Change: Participatory Curriculum Development for Adult ESL Literacy

Native Language Literacy Instruction for Adults: Patterns, Issues, and Promises

Practitioner Toolkit: Working With Adult English Language Learners NEW!

Preparing for Success: A Guide to Teaching Adult English Language Learners

Reading and Adult English Language Learners: A Review of the Research

The Vocational Classroom: A Great Place to Learn English

Workplace ESL Instruction

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CAL Digests
Browse our collection of free downloadable digests, including our newest digest relating to adult ESL assessment:

Effects of Instructional Hours and Intensity of Instruction on NRS Level Gain in Listening and Speaking
This digest reports on a study examining the relationship between the number of ESL instructional hours and intensity of ESL instruction with the progress of adult English language learners in listening and speaking in English, as measured by the oral proficiency assessment BEST Plus.
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CAELA Briefs and Digests
Browse our archived collection of research briefs and digests on adult ESL topics.

CAELA Network Resources
Visit the CAELA Network Web site for our newest free adult ESL publications.