also unlikely to know the word, or understand the concept, in their first language, so a translation of the explanation is more useful. Word of the week: Learners commit to the word or phrase as often of possible during the week and report back the following week. This can be integrated into the school’s reward system, e.g. house points or merits earned for correct use of the word in writing or orally in class. Word walls: this is a display in the classroom where new vocabulary with visuals is displayed in an interesting and meaningful way to help students see patterns and relationships in words and to support vocabulary development. It should be in a prominent place and referred to as often as possible. Translations into different languages included in the word wall gives a clear message that first languages are valued. Bilingual dictionaries: learners who are literate in their first language should be given opportunities to use a high quality bilingual dictionary. See bilingual dictionaries and translation software. Good for EAL, Good for All: Can I use these ideas with the whole class? Yes, learning new vocabulary is not only important for beginners. Advanced EAL learners and learners with English as a mother tongue need to acquire the more formal vocabulary and register required for academic success and will benefit from these teaching and learning strategies.
also unlikely to know the word, or understand the concept, in their first language, so a translation of the explanation is more useful. Word of the week: Learners commit to the word or phrase as often of possible during the week and report back the following week. This can be integrated into the school’s reward system, e.g. house points or merits earned for correct use of the word in writing or orally in class. Word walls: this is a display in the classroom where new vocabulary with visuals is displayed in an interesting and meaningful way to help students see patterns and relationships in words and to support vocabulary development. It should be in a prominent place and referred to as often as possible. Translations into different languages included in the word wall gives a clear message that first languages are valued. Bilingual dictionaries: learners who are literate in their first language should be given opportunities to use a high quality bilingual dictionary. See bilingual dictionaries and translation software. Good for EAL, Good for All: Can I use these ideas with the whole class? Yes, learning new vocabulary is not only important for beginners. Advanced EAL learners and learners with English as a mother tongue need to acquire the more formal vocabulary and register required for academic success and will benefit from these teaching and learning strategies.
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