Learning English as 2nd Language

Congratulations Ann Gonzales (Letters, March 8). I too am one who had to learn English on my own about 50 years ago. We did not have English as a Second Language classes, and I learned quickly and very well.

It’s sad to see students who have a Latino last name put in an ESL class--just for their names--and kept there, stagnant, for at least four years. This does not teach them English; it only keeps them in their place and makes them lazy.

If you are going to learn to swim, then get into the deep water and you will learn faster.

C. ESTHER BERNAL

Anaheim