- 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