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1900-1950
During this time, EL's were given instruction in their native language and it was translated into English in grammar lessons and vocabulary. -
1950s
During the 1950's teachers used audiotapes were used for EL's to memorize the English language. This was because psychology was put into learning and by hearing the language on audio and labs. -
1970's
During the 1970's, communication was the main source of learning English as a second language. Using communicative skills was seen to help memorize vocabulary and increase learning. Students would talk about social and survival topics mainly. -
1980
During the earlier 1980's, language curriculum and new instructional strategies are introduced to help English learners prepare for English spoken classrooms. -
Mid 1980's
Around the mid-eighties, around 1985, classroom changed to a sheltered instruction which modified instruction delivered to them that would make it easier for students to understand the information being delivered to them.