Great EAL Websites Compendium

The content outlines various online resources for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Websites offer interactive activities, grammar tools, discussion forums, and teaching materials. Notable resources include ESL Flow, British Council for Kids, AwakenEnglish, and others, providing comprehensive support for educators and learners.

Supporting EAL Children with English Language Learning: A Guide for Parents

Supporting EAL Children with English Language Learning: A Guide for Parents

Many families in international schools have multilingual backgrounds, necessitating extra support for children learning English as an Additional Language (EAL). Parents can assist by enriching vocabulary through reading, word games, and engaging storytelling. Emphasizing literacy, conversation, and cultural heritage strengthens language development, fostering fluency and confidence in English without undermining the home language.

Introduction to Shakespeare: Tier 3 Terminology Korean Translations

Introduction to Shakespeare: Tier 3 Terminology Korean Translations

A bank of translations both of key vocabulary and definitions from English into Korean for our EAL and ESL students available for download. Making our British curriculum more accessible for EAL and ESL students by embedding key vocabulary into the curriculum planning to support their language acquisition and development of CALPs. To read more on [...]

ESL: Natural World

ESL:  Natural World

ESL Natural World Week 1 Vocabulary Quizizz PODCAST: Living on Earth  English Language podcast focusing on the environment and climate change Tier 2 Vocabulary and Definitions:  VocabularyDefinition1Artificial (adj.)Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally2AlternativeAnother or different option, possibility or choice3Ecologists (n.)People who study the relationship between living things and their environment4Scarce (adj.)Something [...]

Edexcel Poetry Anthology: Tier 2 Vocabulary

Edexcel Poetry Anthology: Tier 2 Vocabulary

Important vocabulary for approaching the Edexcel iGCSE Poetry Anthology part of the exam. The words selected either appear in the poems themselves as trickier language or can be used in analysis. Arabic translations included for English Language Learners.     Vocabulary Translation Definition Synonym 1 Congregation (n.) مجمع A group of people assembled for religious [...]

ESL Resources by Topic: Living Cultures

ESL Resources by Topic: Living Cultures

PODCAST: ESL Aloud Guided instruction in speaking English for those learning English as a second language (ESL) Exam-style Writing Practice: Questions made in the style of the ESL Exam ESL Living Cultures - Writing Practice Art Galleries ESL Living Cultures - Writing Practice Music Festivals ESL Living Cultures Week 1 Vocabulary Quizizz ESL Living Cultures [...]

Tier 2 Vocabulary

Tier 2 Vocabulary

A compendium of all the Tier 2 vocabulary lists for English Literature, Language and ESL Blog Posts on Vocabulary Embedding Vocabulary into the Curriculum: Romeo and Juliet Word of the Week: Case Studies Key Stage 3 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary A Midsummer Night's Dream: Tier 2 Vocabulary Korean Translations Dystopian Literature: Tier [...]

English as a Second Language: Listening Homework study schedule

English as a Second Language: Listening Homework study schedule

The homework study schedule for 10ESL Listening and Skills spans five weeks, focusing on spellings, definitions, and listening exercises at various levels. Students must complete tasks, such as answering questions, practicing vocabulary, and preparing for quizzes, with specific instructions to email marks to Mrs. Dunn after completion.