Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on June 10, 2013 9:17 pm Add to Favorites Lorraine Gilpin Reps: 31 Study English 24/7 I have a new Korean student in my class. I speak a little Korean. He completes his work, including homework. The student appears tired most days and has fallen asleep in class several times. Over the period of a few days and with help from a Korean parent, I recently found out that from the time he gets home until about 10:00pm and again for two hours before school, he has to study English. How do I communicate his need for more rest with his parents without appearing to impose on their parenting and role in helping their son learn English? Further, how might I suggest some other strategies, such as allowing their son to interact with English speaking peers?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted March 2, 2015 1:53 am upyRyX Reps: 185 This is a tricky situation! It would be wise to have person who can speak fluent Korean with you when you meet with the parents. If possible, it would be helpful to provide Korean literature on the importance of these strategies! I would try to stress the idea of allowing their son to interact with English speaking peers, maybe even suggesting that he join a sports team, because sports to not always require vast amounts of communication. Votes: +13 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Kady Schlemmer Reps: 202 I think it is a great idea to get the student out and communicating with English speaking peers, especially with sports. It will be a fun way for him to learn English - he probably won't even realize he is learning! Good idea.   Posted on: July 9, 2016 7:39 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted March 11, 2015 12:55 am edyRav Reps: 108 I would ask to set up a meeting with the parents, as written communication can be difficult to distinguish tone. I would compliment and thank the parents for the work they do for their child at home to help them succeed. I would then share my concerns about the effect his energy level is having on his academics. To address the importance of interacting with English speaking peers, I would find some literature to have translated for the parents. Votes: +4 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution LuLyHa Reps: 226 If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.   Posted on: July 10, 2016 6:31 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted February 21, 2019 4:32 pm aGyveh Reps: 100 This is definitely a tough situation, but I think the best suggestion is letting them know that the child is falling asleep in class and its effective his school work. Suggest apps that the student can play at home and other options of things that the child can do, watching his favorite show in English, flashcards, etc. Encourage them to speak English at home so the child is not literally studying the language all night. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 12, 2017 3:59 am uryden Reps: 205 Getting the new student up and active in the classroom might be a great way to keep him involved. He needs to feel comfortable with his new peers and play is a big step in the Language Acquisition Process Votes: +0 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.