A student learning English as a second language (ESL) who has limited comprehension of English and can speak one- to two-word English answers, essential English words, present-tense English verbs, and some familiar English phrases is in which stage of second-language acquisition?

The Early Childhood subject matter MTEL test for elementary education aligns with requirements for teachers of grades Pre-K - 2.  

Subjects covered include:

1. Prenatal to elementary development
2. Development of students with disabilities or exceptionalities
3. Genres, elements, and techniques of children's literature
4. Styles, practices, and purposes of writing
5. Mathematics
6. History and social studies
7. Science, technology, and engineering
8. Discuss childhood development as it relates to language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.