With fresh content and brand new practice tests, this preparation guide is perfect for college students, teachers, and career-changing professionals who are seeking an ESOL certification in the state of Florida. This guide was rewritten to align to the most recent FTCE ESOL standards, and every standard has an overview to best prepare you for your certification exam. You not only have the ability to test your knowledge on the 120 question multiple choice practice test, you can also review a thorough rationale for each question while checking your answers. Written by two ESOL teachers, this guide includes topics on the content area, teaching methods, and suggested resources for additional reading. Selected topics include: • Cultural assimilation • Linguistics • Learning disabilities • English proficiency levels • Assessment • Standards-based instruction • Research-based instruction Because there are many laws, standards, and teaching methods with abbreviations and/or acronyms, this guide also includes a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms. With over 100 pages of ESOL-specific content and 120 practice test questions, this guide is a great way to prepare for the FTCE ESOL exam.