Traditional programs for English-language learners, or ELLs, focus on assimilating students into English as quickly as possible.

针对英语学习者（ELL）的传统课程注重让学生尽快熟练使用英语。

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His works are often chosen as textbooks for foreign language learners.

他的作品经常被选为外语学习者的教材。

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As a result, Japan's foreign language education market is growing, with learners more than willing to fork out plenty of money on lessons, DVDs or e-learning.

因此，日本的外语培训市场逐渐兴盛，学习者十分乐意掏腰包就读英语学习课程，购买英语学习光碟，或付费参加网络课堂。

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A lot of them are actually English-as-a-Second-Language learners, but for Spanish, so.

他们本身是西班牙人，英语是他们的第二语言。

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"In particular, GCSE qualifications in core subjects such as English language are used by learners as either a passport to employment or to further study, " a spokesperson said.

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There were 4.7 million students classified as "English language learners" those who have not yet achieved proficiency in English in the 2009-10 school year, or about 10 percent of children enrolled, according to the most recent figures available from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Additionally, this is issue is even more dire among populations with higher barriers to employment opportunities, such as the formerly incarcerated, English language learners and aged-out foster youth.

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