Working with the Cambridge command words
Special thanks to Pete Clements at EALPlanning for prompting me to write this all up in a post. Cambridge command words are essential for all KS3 and KS4 learners. EAL… Read more »
Using L1 to support and enhance language learning
A while ago I had the opportunity to chat to Laura Wilkes at TESOL Pop about using L1s in the language classroom. You can listen to the podcast here or… Read more »
Lessons learned: my journey as a volunteer
A year ago I started volunteering with the IATEFL YLTSIG and what a year it’s been! I’ve had the chance to work with some truly inspiring people who are on… Read more »
Assessment for Learning in the primary classroom
I have recently led a webinar on Assessment for Learning organised by the British Council as part of a week-long event dedicated to assessment. I have really enjoyed attending the… Read more »
Accessing learning in a multilingual classroom: an example using Hungarian
When discussing EAL provisions we often hear the phrase ‘giving learners access to their full linguistic repertoire’ mentioned, and with good reason. Research has shown that multilingual learners do better… Read more »
English in the Multilingual Classroom: a British Council course
I have just completed the English in the Multilingual Classroom course by the British Council. The course promises an introduction to multilingualism and what it means. It also sets out… Read more »
Working with classroom assistants: the dos and the don’ts
I had the pleasure to talk about working with classroom assistants at the IATEFL YLTSIG web conference that was attended by like-minded professionals from over 50 countries. The 3-day event… Read more »
Building fluency with Upper Primary and Secondary EAL learners
If there is one thing that EAL learners struggle with, it is fluency. They find many of the different aspects of it difficult: speaking English doesn’t come easy to them,… Read more »
Working with words – essentials for EAL learners
I came across this image the other day and I couldn’t help but think that beyond it being funny, it’s also a lived experience for many (if not all!) EAL… Read more »
Using marking criteria with secondary learners
November and December are busy months in schools with all the preparation for the Christmas assemblies and the ensuing holidays as well as the major assessments, the report cards and… Read more »