About how long does it take ELL students to learn academic English?
A) at least one year
B) at least two years
C) at least three years
D) at least five years

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A) It takes five years or more for ELL students to reach the same level of performance as their peers who are native English speakers. Within one year ELLs may learn mostly simple words and sentences as well as conversational English.
B) It takes five years or more for ELL students to reach the same level of performance as their peers who are native English speakers. Within two years ELLs may become socially proficient in English.
C) It takes five years or more for ELL students to reach the same level of performance as their peers who are native English speakers. Within three years ELLs are already socially proficient and are learning more complex forms of the English language.
D) It takes five years or more for ELL students to reach the same level of performance as their peers who are native English speakers.

About How Long Does It Take ELL Students to Learn