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Christmas Customs Resource
A resource all about Christmas customs around the world. Includes resources for speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Personal pronouns flashcards
Scaffolded flashcards to lead learners in steps from speaking and listening to writing. Topic: Personal pronouns

Empathy cards
A set of printable empathy cards with various reflection questions about language learning and transitional experiences. Works well for learners to get to know each other at the start of the school year, to reflect about experiences or to celebrate international mother tongue day.

Basic verbs flashcards
Scaffolded flashcards to lead learners in steps from speaking and listening to writing. Topic: Basic verbs

International mother language day activities 2
A wonderful array of activity ideas to celebrate International Mother Language Day with your learners, by special guest author Mary Langford.
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Feelings flashcards
Scaffolded flashcards to lead learners in steps from speaking and listening to writing. Topic: Feelings

Celebrating amazing women scaffolded resource
A great resource about female role models and their characteristics. Includes speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. Great for International Women's Day.

Classroom instructions flashcards
Scaffolded flashcards to lead learners in steps from speaking and listening to writing. Topic: Classroom instructions

Top tips for engaging EAL parents
A checklist with top tips that you can use to engage EAL parents.
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10 Ideas for Co-constructing EAL Listening Activities for Beginners
A list of ideas for listening activities that you can use with your learners.
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EAL welcome book
An EAL Welcome Book which can be customised to suit your and your learner's needs and circumstances.
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A step-by-step guide to teaching vocabulary

A comprehensive guide to teaching your EAL learners vocabulary, with activities.

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Plant and animal cells flashcards
Scaffolded flashcards to lead learners in steps from speaking and listening to writing. Topic: Plant and animal cells

Top Tips to Make You A Great EAL Teacher

A list of top tips to help you become a great EAL teacher.

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'Who we are' activity
A fun activity to introduce new arrivals or to start the school year. It can be used throughout the year to scaffold learning.
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EAL teacher guidance

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Why provide EAL learners with small-group teaching?
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Word finding
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Storytelling
13/11/2023
Expressive language: Feelings & emotions
13/11/2023
Listening to and giving instructions: Prepositions
13/11/2023
One school, many languages: Making languages matter
25/10/2023
UN children’s rights and refugees: Fostering equality in the classroom
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