[MissaFoy]

Congrats on the new students. I teach ESL to 6th -8th graders in Detroit all of whom speak Spanish as their first language. I fell into this position by default, so I understand the scramble to learn all of the rules of the English language. I have an hour and a half class. We start every class with review of the previous concepts (oral and written) and the students are making real progress using this model. If you have the time, the students should benefit from the extra time. This may sound silly but ask them if they can sit down together and watch some English language cartoons together on days when you don't have class. Cartoons are a really great way to learn how to use slang and informal English.

Good luck and take care