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Alpha L2 Font is a great resource to use for students where English isn't their second language. The Font is is downloaded from the internet to use on computers to help ESL students. Essentially, the font help ESL students to understand word formation and teaches these students to properly form letters. Generally, other fonts on the computer were developed to be printed or read not written by hand. Therefore, ESL students have difficulty distinguished the shapes of the letters because handwriting is different. For example:

This font is New Times Roman This font is Century Gothic This font is Alpha L2

In the diagram above Fonts New Times Roman and Century Gothic are difficult for ESL students to read as it differs from how they handwrite letters. However, the Alpha L2 font shows letters how they are written on computers making it alot easier for ESL students to read, but also shows the students how to properly write each letter. Although Alpha L2 is a computer font, it approaches handwriting as much as possible and it supports the learning process. As a teacher I would download this font onto computers that ESL students use to assist them in handwriting and reading. This font is applicable for all ESL students regardless of age. However, it could also be used to teach younger children handwriting, especially when they start to use a computer. Resources [] (Retrieved 25/7/11)