Chen moved to the United States from China. She speaks a little English, but the principal of the school believes that children who have a different first language learn best by being in a classroom with English-speaking students. He thinks that Chen will learn English faster if she learns English and course content at the same time. What method is Chen's school using?

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Chen's school is using the immersion approach, which involves placing students who are learning a new language in a classroom with native speakers so they learn the new language while also learning course content. This method is thought to be effective for children because they are able to learn language more naturally and in context.

Chen Moved to the United States from China