For example, in chapter 5 we read about the learning process of a child, Juanita, from first to third grade. Sarah Hudelson explains the development of Juanita's reading ability and shows us the value of appreciating learners as human beings. Evaluation Immigrant students are quite often forced into a new linguistic and cultural system by having them not only forget, but sometimes even despise, their original language and culture. Than One Language is an effective report of several teachers' experiences and ideas and provides us with a wider view of the current situation in language teaching. Much harm has been done and continues to be done to children who have to learn in a language other than their own.
Bilingual situations pose many difficulties both for teachers and students.
This book is written in a manner that makes you feel that, in spite of this situation, there is a way to achieve the goal of teaching children how to read and write not only without harming anyone, but also enriching everybody in the process. More Than One Language provides suggestions to teachers and parents, as well as administrators. I recommend the book to all those involved in the process of teaching in multicultural classrooms, even if they don't have to teach reading and writing. Please cite TESL-EJ appropriately.