From English Language Learners to Emergent Bilinguals Eric Form

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For those who've never experienced living in a foreign country where you do not speak the language nor understand the culture, it may be challenging to imagine how Emergent Bilinguals (EB) feel when they first arrive at the foreign country. Some people say, "kids pick up the language so fast. Just put them in a school, they will be fine". However, being a language learner is not that simple. It didn't take long for me to realize that I didn't only lose my ability to speak but also the ability to survive. Simple things like ordering food at the the school cafeteria, go to the classrooms, or even finding a bathroom was nerve-racking. I remember classmate's glare when I spoke with a heavy accent. I remember the teacher's indifferent facial expression when I asked if I could use my electronic dictionary in class. And I remember the cashier's frown when I couldn't pronounce the word, "vanilla" right. I remember my classmate's deep sigh when I became their partner. Nobody seemed to recognize