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.

Romeo & Juliet: Essay Planning Bundle

Romeo & Juliet: Essay Planning Bundle

Download: Romeo & Juliet Essay Planning Bundle Unlock the full potential of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy with our Romeo & Juliet Essay Plan Bundle! This meticulously crafted resource is designed to support teachers in guiding students through the complexities of essay writing on one of the most enduring plays in English literature. What's Included: Detailed Essay [...]

A-level English Language: Language Change

Theorists for Language Change J Aitchisonโ€™s Potential, Diffusion, Implementation & Codification Model 1. Potential โ€“ there is an internal weakness or an external pressure for a particular change 2. Diffusion โ€“ the change starts to spread through the population 3. Implementation โ€“ people start using the variant โ€“ it is incorporated into peopleโ€™s idiolect โ€“ [...]

Post-16 Support: Early Entry & Medical Applicants

A compendium of useful links to help you on your journey through Post-16, applying for Universities and Careers in the UK: Subscriber Content Tips for applying to Oxford and Cambridge University Applying to Oxford: A Guide Applying for Medicine in the UK? Medical Schools Council Entry Requirements Breakdown Entry Requirements for UK Medical Schools PDF [...]

DNA by Dennis Kelly: Knowledge Organiser

DNA by Dennis Kelly: Knowledge Organiser

A DNA Knowledge Organiser, based on Dennis Kellyโ€™s play, including key vocabulary available for download. Making our British curriculum more accessible for EAL and ESL students by embedding key vocabulary and knowledge into the curriculum planning to support their language acquisition. The Knowledge Organiser is structured into three key areas: context, content and concepts. Use [...]

Beowulf: Introduction to PETER Analysis

Beowulf: Introduction to PETER Analysis

Exemplar paragraph of analysis based on the characterisation of Grendel in Beowulf with a breakdown of Point, Evidence, Technique (or Terminology), Effect and Refer Back. Useful for an introduction to analysis and support for Key Stage 3 students and part of a wider scheme of learning on Beowulf for Year 7. Subscriber Content Download Introduction [...]

An Unknown Girl by Moniza Alvi

An Unknown Girl by Moniza Alvi

The content offers a fully annotated PDF of Moniza Alvi's poem "An Unknown Girl," specifically designed for Edexcel IGCSE English Language coursework. It features annotations categorized by structure, meaning, imagery, language, and emotion. Users can download this resource for free upon subscription to access additional premium content.

EXPLORERS OF BOYS MESSING ABOUT?: Analysis Breakdown

EXPLORERS OF BOYS MESSING ABOUT?: Analysis Breakdown

A breakdown of the non-fiction text from the Edexcel English Language Non-Fiction Anthology, 'Explorers or Boys Messing About? Either Way, the Taxpayer gets the Bill' . Exploring GAPS, title analysis and exemplar written analysis on the major techniques, purpose and tone throughout. Useful for supporting student revision and embedding sound understanding of linguistic features within [...]