- use Teddy Talk / Primary New to English EAL Induction Pack (Big Bear Banter resources included) or Secondary New to English EAL Induction Pack
- use gesture/visuals/objects to demonstrate actions / events
- allow pupil time to listen and absorb and give thinking time for pupil to mentally rehearse words
- teach names of adults and peers
- use peers to model language/ social language
- drilling to practice phrases and vocabulary
- plan quality time (daily) with pupil and plan time for free talk and to talk about their work
- play games with repetitive language
- use paired / small group activities with supportive peers (mixed ability / same language etc)
- highlight key words related to classroom activities and routines
- use audio/visual props and ICT to provide language contexts
- encourage pupil to make links with home language
- refer to classroom displays
- give clear instructions with consistent use of key words and phrases (repeated if necessary)
- play games (including oral, board, card, track games)
- focus on meaning: after showing understanding by nodding or smiling, model and extend pupil’s statement
- encourage pupil to respond in words and phrases e.g. Can I have …
- ask: closed questions; either / or questions;1 word answer
- focus on pupil’s meaning rather than the words used
- provide the words the pupil needs (as long as it doesn’t pre- empt pupils’ responses)
- send on simple errands / messages with partner (check out- come!)
- set up home/school communication system. Where possible send word lists/key texts home
- encourage parents to: talk about school at home; continue to develop L1; discuss school work/ reading in L1
- provide talking texts e.g. Epic | The Leading Digital Library for Kids or Oxford Owl Website or Studyladder – Reading Comprehension
- Paired (or Partner) Reading /talking about texts with older pupils or PSA in English and home language
- Provide texts in home language to read/listen to e.g. WorldStories .
- Also you can do a Youtube search for stories in different languages e.g.You tube search for stories in Portuguese for Teenagers
- Dual Language Texts in the class and to send home Mantra Lingua UK Dual Language Books
- Dual Language Signs @ schoolslinks.co.uk
Resources for Science Teachers
Strategies for supporting EAL pupils
These strategies support pupils at different stages of their acquisition of English. The EAL Primary profile or the EAL Secondary Profile shows the level which the pupil is working on. If the strategies are highlighted there are resource materials available by clicking on the highlighted text.
Teachers and pupils are encouraged to work across the 3 modes of language – integrating listening & talking, reading and writing into all activities, topics or themes. There are many common strategies that are used with every one of these modes (click on highlight).
Listening & Talking:
- Stage One: New to English
- Stage Two: Early Acquisition
- Stage Three: Developing Competence
- Stage Four:Competent
Reading:
- Stage One: New to English
- Stage Two: Early Acquisition
- Stage Three: Developing Competence
- Stage Four: Competent
Writing:
Arabic subject key words
A number of key word lists in Arabic for different subjects
Thai Science Planning Form
Science planning form – English-Thai
- For: P5 - 7, Primary, Science, Secondary
- Language: Thai
- Purpose: Dual Language, Writing prompts
Tagalog for Secondary Science
Science survival word list – English-Tagalog
- For: Science, Secondary
- Language: Tagalog
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Polish for Secondary Science
- Science Writing Conclusion Evaluation in English and Polish
- Science Religion S3 – Polish-English word list
- Science Planning Poster in English and Polish
- Science Key words – English-Polish word list
- Science Booklet – English-Polish word list
With thanks to Moray EAL and Devon CC.
- For: Science, Secondary
- Language: Polish
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Polish for Science (Upper Primary & Secondary)
Both resources are illustrated.
- For: P5 - 7, Primary, Science, Secondary
- Language: Polish
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Hungarian for Secondary Science
Hungarian-English word list for supporting bilingual Hungarian learners in secondary science classes.
- For: Science, Secondary
- Language: Hungarian
- Purpose: Dual Language, Word lists
Farsi for Secondary Science
Farsi-English dual language word list for teachers of secondary science.
With thanks to Moray EAL.
- For: Science, Secondary
- Language: Farsi
- Purpose: Dual Language