WELCOME TO MILFORD'S ESOL (ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES) HOMEPAGE The goal of the ESOL program is to help non-native speakers of English develop both oral and academic English proficiency so they can become fluent communicators in the mainstream classroom and confident lifelong learners. This page is intended to help classroom teachers in Milford better understand the process by which their ELLs (English Language Learners) acquire language, as well as gain useful strategies for the classroom. Parents also will find information about the ESOL program in Milford, and learn practical tips on how to help their ELL at home.