English as a second language (ESL) teachers provide English language and life skills instruction to immigrants, international students and others whose first language is not English. The main objective of ESL instruction is to develop the second language proficiency of new immigrants and international students to the point where they can participate effectively in an English speaking environment. Traditionally, ESL programs have been designed to improve the following skills: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, pronunciation and intonation, oral fluency, writing and composition grammar and vocabulary communication and learning strategies. More... Occupation description courtesy of the Alberta Learning Information Service www.alis.alberta.ca