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A guide for teachers of English as a second language (ESL) to native speakers of Hmong focuses on structural aspects of Hmong as contrasted with English and on ways in which the teacher can make the classroom a more natural environment for language learning by this group. The first chapter gives background information on the Hmong people, customs, and language groups. The second chapter outlines significant aspects of among phonology, morphology, and syntax and contrasts them with English. It also suggests techniques for teachers to use in listening for errors in student speech. The third chapter gives ideas for classroom interactions with the among student, drawing on cu3tural traits, experiences, and items familiar to them. Throughout, emphasis is placed on comprehensible input and meaningful communication. A 17-item annotated bibliography is included. The appendixes contain: (1) a note on the description of sounds; and (2) a list of commonly occurring words: English-Hmong. (MSE) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ********s:*************************************************************