Language Proficiency, Reading, and the Chinese-Speaking English Language Learner.

The article presents a case study of Xin Wei, a seven-year-old Chinese boy studying in the U.S. who has difficulty reading textbooks and performs below second grade in English. It says that his English language learner (ELL) tutor conducted an informal interview and oral reading observation along with several formal assessments such as Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Names Tests and Jennings Informal Reading Inventory. Furthermore, the interventions provided a good effect on Wei's learning.