Learning Village by Across Cultures

Marking writing can be one of the most time-consuming parts of teaching - especially when you’re trying to give meaningful, individual feedback.

AI marking is starting to change that. By analysing learners’ writing and generating draft feedback, it can help reduce workload while still supporting high-quality responses.

This page from Learning Village gives a clear look at how AI can support the marking process for EAL learners. We do not replace teacher judgement, but instead we help to make feedback more efficient and consistent. Worth exploring if you’re looking to save time without losing impact in your feedback. 👉 https://www.learningvillage.net/ai_marking_of_writing?affid=SMCT0826

AI Writing Feedback Register for your free trial Assessing learners’ writing and providing meaningful feedback is a core component of effective teaching and learning, particularly for EAL learners whose language development may not align closely with standard curriculum assessment criteria. The process of manually ma...

💬 What happens when learners genuinely want to keep learning?

“They absolutely loved it and devoured it. Their Learning Village library was always full because I was constantly adding more and more lessons.” — Jane Bryan, EAL Teacher, Mangotsfield School, Bristol

We love hearing about learners who are so engaged that their teacher has to keep adding more! ❤️
For teachers supporting EAL learners: what gets your learners most excited and engaged in their English learning? Share your experiences below 👇

🔬🌿 Celebrate Australian National Science Week with a FREE habitats resource! It’s National Science Week in Australia, and we’re celebrating by giving teachers a free Learning Village resource to explore habitats with multilingual and EAL learners.
Using images, vocabulary activities and games, the resource helps learners build the language they need to understand, discuss and engage with science — whatever their English or literacy starting point.
🐨 Explore habitats
🌱 Build key science vocabulary
🎲 Reinforce learning through activities and games
🖼️ Support understanding through images
👉 Download your FREE habitats resource: https://www.learningvillage.net/?flashcards_download=562&size=two_by_two,board_game,jumble,first_letter_only,four_by_four&base_url=https://www.learningvillage.net&token&affid=HOVNZFR0826

Happy National Science Week!

Learning Village Learning Village is a blended EAL vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for new-to-English, SEND and low-level li

**Free Webinar: Supporting Low-Literacy Learners in the Mainstream Classroom**

How can we make the mainstream curriculum more accessible for learners with low literacy—without adding extra pressure for teachers or learners?
Join our next webinar to explore simple, practical strategies for reinforcing literacy across the curriculum.

We’ll look at approaches that support individualised learning, increase curriculum access and can benefit **all learners in the classroom**

📅 **Thursday 27 August 2026**
🕓 **4pm NZ time | 2pm AEST**
If you register you will receive the recording.

Discover practical ideas you can take straight back to your classroom.
👉 Register here: https://www.learningvillage.net/webinar/270826?=affid=SMNZCT0826

Open to all: Literacy support in the mainstream classroom A webinar about how learners can be supported in the mainstream classroom with some simple strategies that do not put extra pressure on the teacher or the learners.

What does effective EAL provision look like in practice? Don't just take our word for it-hear directly from the teachers using Learning Village in their schools.
In this short video, educators share how Learning Village is helping multilingual learners develop language, literacy and confidence, while giving staff practical tools to support progress and curriculum access.
Learning Village uses images as the language of instruction and supports learners of any language background or literacy level.
🎥 Watch the video: https://buff.ly/2uzckfd

Supporting refugee learners starts with creating a classroom where they feel safe, seen and supported. ❤️
Many refugee learners arrive carrying experiences that can affect how they learn, communicate and engage in school. Small, thoughtful changes in the classroom can make a lasting difference.

Our FREE practical classroom checklist includes simple, evidence-informed strategies to help you:
✔ Build belonging and inclusion
✔ Create emotional safety
✔ Support families effectively
✔ Remove language barriers to learning

Download your free checklist today and share it with colleagues who support multilingual and refugee learners. 🔗 Download here: https://buff.ly/QnhXefn

Printable Resources for EAL and New-to-English Learners Free, Printable Resources and Downloads for EAL English as an Additional Language Learners | Learning Village - Blended EAL vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for new to English and low level literacy learners

Learning Village is a member of BATA (British Assistive Technology Association), a UK-based organisation dedicated to ensuring that assistive technology (AT) transforms lives. It champions the use of AT to enhance independence, accessibility, and learning outcomes for individuals with diverse needs. By working with educators, policymakers, and technology providers, BATA aims to create a more inclusive learning environment for all students. To find out more, visit www.bataonline.org

What does effective EAL provision look like in practice? Don't just take our word for it-hear directly from the teachers using Learning Village in their schools. In this short video, educators share how Learning Village is helping multilingual learners develop language, literacy and confidence, while giving staff practical tools to support progress and curriculum access. Learning Village uses images as the language of instruction and supports learners of any language background or literacy level.

🎥 Watch the video: https://buff.ly/ikt4kcG

Commonwealth Games July 23rd resource
Learning the names of sports can be challenging for multilingual learners.

Flashcards provide visual support, help build vocabulary, and strengthen memory through regular retrieval practice. By linking images with words, learners can quickly develop confidence in recognising and using sport names associated with the Commonwealth Games.

Simple, effective, and easy to use in any classroom.

Learning Village Learning Village is a blended EAL vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for new-to-English, SEND and low-level li