Michael Mullen's Podcast

by Michael Mullen

Introduction of studentCarlos is 10 years old from Lima, Peru. He has moved from Peru to Florida about 2 years ago and is in the Emergent Fluency level of ESOL. He teacher had explained to me that he is a very smart young boy, one of her best math students, but struggles in reading. He understands English and can speak it well, she explained to me that he would translate things for his parents who are not as good with speaking English, but he is still having trouble with reading English. That being said, Carlos is very bright and enjoys school very much.I = Interviewer S = StudentI - Good Morning S- Good Morning I- Alright, what is your name? S - My name is, uh, Carlos ( seemed to hesitate a little when asked name) I - Carlos? S - Carlos I - How old are you Carlos? S - I am 10 years old ( again, little hesitation from him) I - 10 years old, Where are you from? S- I, uh, I was born in Peru I - where in Peru? S- Lima I - Is it pretty there? S - YES , (he seemed r

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