[Trainer-talk] Teaching students with limited English Skills

[Terrence Vanettinger]

Hello, everyone,
            I am working with a student who has very limited command of the English language.  She does not speak up any more than necessary, and it is often difficult to determine how much of what I say she is actually able to understand.  I am trying to start with the basics of typing, but feel I am hitting a barrier when trying to explain finger positions to her.  Does anyone have any ideas on what might work well when working with such situations?

Thanks,
Terrence

Terrence van Ettinger, Braille and Assistive Technology Instructor
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