LET THE PROBLEMS COME, AND LET THE LEARNING TAKE PLACE Catering For Different Kinds Of Learners in A Multilevel (Mixed Ability) C! Presenters: Martha E, Duque and Metina Escobar Centro Colomto Americano, Medellin na sense, every language class can be said is a multilevel or mixed ability class. This is because every classis made up of a group of individuals, and each of these individuals in some extent, has a different control, knowledge and ability of the language, which means that among them there is a marked difference in language level. This paper will refer specifically to: Classes in which there is a Clear difference in language level among the students. It can be in the receptive or productive ski's, grammatical knowledge, Vocabulary, fluency and accuracy, pronunciation, and so on Classes in which there are clear differences in learning styles, speed and aptitude, Classes in which there are different levels of motivation. Some students may have a positive attitude towards learning English, while others may see it as something imposed due to different facts. Mixed ability classes exist due to many reasons. Here are some: 1. Students come from different learning backgrounds. It means that some may have studied SD English in other institutions or schools. Also, there are many other factors and experiences that influence the classroom learning atmosphere such as students who come from an English-speaking family; have traveled to English- speaking countries; have access to TV, computers with English programs, music, and so on 2, Students progress at sitferent rates. This may be due to TRUSSEL-CULLEN, Alan www.gifted.uconn.edus Assessment inthe leamner-centered onregt.html 68 ety