​​​​​​​​​从2024-25学年开始，“英语学习者”（ELL）一词将被更广泛的词汇“额外语言英语”（EAL）取代，以更好地反映CBE学生的多元语言背景。  ​

Alberta Education也将“英语为第二语言”（ESL）一词更改为EAL，因为这是一个更具包容性的术语，适用范围更广泛。这一变化是为了认可和尊重那些可能已经会讲多种语言并且正在学习英语的多语言学习者。术语“额外语言英语”更准确地涵盖了学生在学习之旅中带来的广泛语言经验。  

作为这一过渡的一部分，我们将更新CBE网站上的参考信息，以反映新的术语与首字母缩写。这包括更新课程描述和新的资源材料；然而，历史文件将保持不变。  ​

尽管术语正在改变，我们针对性的、明确的语言发展和教学支持仍然保持不变。 EAL学习者的编程将继续支持和协助学习者在学术上取得进步的同时发展他们的英语语言能力。​
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​​​​​​​​​Starting in the 2024-25 school year, the term “English Language Learner” (ELL) is being replaced by the broader term: “English as an Additional Language” (EAL) to better reflect the diverse language backgrounds of CBE students.  ​

Alberta Education has also changed the term English as a Second Language (ESL) to EAL as it is a more inclusive term that applies to a wider range of students. This change was made to recognize and honour multilingual learners who may already speak multiple languages and are now learning English. The term “English as an Additional Language” more accurately encompasses the wide range of language experiences students bring to their learning journey.  

As part of this transition, we will be updating references on CBE websites to reflect the new term and acronym. This includes updating program descriptions and new resource materials; however, historical documents will remain unchanged.  ​

While terminology is changing, our targeted, explicit language development and instructional supports remain the same. Programming for EAL learners will continue to support and assist learners to develop their English language skills while they advance academically.​
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