EAL
(English as an Additional Language)

Many new arrivals from overseas have English as an additional language (EAL) needs. They may speak, understand or be literate in more than one language and may have some experience of English but will require support to acquire fluency in English and to access the curriculum.

Factors such as age, previous experience of schooling and curriculum content, knowledge of other languages and levels of literacy in their first or other languages will all impact on the development of pupils’ language skills and their ability to apply these skills to their learning across the curriculum.

Some pupils may be new to spoken and written English. Others may have learned English as a foreign language, or not be fluent in English even if they come from education systems where English is the medium of instruction. They may also be unfamiliar with the Roman alphabet. Some new arrivals may have had extensive experience of education while others may have had none.

We are proud that our SRA products offer teachers and pupils the opportunity to develop the skills these pupils will need to allow them to access the curriculum as quickly as possible. Key products you may wish to look at are:

Language for Learning which will support the development of oral skills click here

Corrective Reading which will support the development of decoding and comprehension skills click here

Photo Libraries which will support the development of key vocabulary about everyday objects, animals, colours and many other key topics. Click here

Vocabulary Picture Packs teach language skills and vocabulary. They are collections of materials, with proven success in classrooms, which create a flexible and effective programme for students whose first language is not English. Click Here

We have a network of Ambassador Schools who are already using these products and will be happy to speak to you about them please go to the following link to find one close to you:
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