Learning Village by Across Cultures

Let's celebrate World Rainforest Day on 22nd June by spreading awareness about the importance of these vital ecosystems. Download our EAL vocabulary resource now & bring the magic of the rainforest into your classroom!
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Many refugee learners arrive at school carrying far more than a backpack. They may have experienced disruption, loss, or long periods without education - and this can show up in the classroom in ways we don’t always immediately recognise. This article foffers a thoughtful reminder of the link between refugee experiences and mental health, and what that means for us as teachers day to day. It doesn’t offer quick fixes — but it does highlight something important: schools can be a place of stability, routine and belonging, and that in itself can make a real difference. Worth a read if you’re working with EAL learners or thinking about how to better support pupils who’ve had very different journeys to the classroom. 📖
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Refugee student mental health in schools Many refugee learners arrive at their new school carrying far more than a backpack - they may also carry experiences of trauma, loss, and uncertainty. Their journey to the school gates might have come after experiences of war, separation from family members, or long periods without education. While....

This video provides an introduction to AssessEP, our robust English language proficiency assessment tool.

AssessEP has been specifically designed to help you identify your learners’ starting points in English, providing you with a quick, summative spot check of their current level in all four language skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking).

It also allows you to track learner progress, aligning with other EAL continua (such as BELL and CEFR).

Access here: https://buff.ly/5rWlvCn

Teachers — looking for an easy, engaging way to motivate your learners this term?

The Learning Village Annual Competition 2026 is here — and it’s designed with your classroom in mind.

📅 15–28 June 2026
🔒 Exclusive to Learning Village members
🏫 Enter as a class or whole school
📊 Track progress on a global leaderboard
🏆 Celebrate real learner achievement

Perfect for supporting EAL, SEND, and mixed-ability classes, this competition helps:
✔️ Build confidence
✔️ Increase engagement
✔️ Reinforce language and literacy skills
✔️ Give learners a clear, motivating goal

No complicated setup — just a simple way to bring a sense of purpose and excitement into your lessons at the end of term.

👉 Find out more and register your class: https://buff.ly/c4VP9uD

Download our World Refugee Day EAL resource pack to help multilingual learners explore themes of resilience, empathy, identity, and belonging through meaningful and engaging language activities. 🌍💙
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At Learning Village, we know that literacy isn’t just about reading—it’s about understanding and using language with confidence 💬

Our guest bloggers Beth Skelton and Tan Huynh look at how an integrated approach to literacy can make a real difference for EAL learners.

By connecting vocabulary, reading, and language learning—and using images to support understanding—learners can build skills step by step and grow in confidence.

It’s all about making learning accessible, engaging, and meaningful for every learner 💚

👉 Read more here: https://buff.ly/zG3HWay

Integrated Literacy for Experienced Multilinguals Who are experienced multilinguals and what challenges do they face? Experienced multilinguals - learners who have been in language development programmes for five or more years - face unique challenges that traditional English language development classes often do not address. While newcomers and be...

Join us at nasen LIVE 2026 – the UK’s leading SEND event for education professionals.
📅 Friday 3rd July 2026
⏰ 08:30 – 16:30
📍 The Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World Birmingham

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the latest thinking in SEND, gain practical insights, and connect with like-minded professionals dedicated to making a difference for every learner.

➡️ Visit us at Stand 17 to learn more and have a conversation with our team.

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nasen Live Unlock a world of innovation, inclusion, and inspiration at nasen LIVE 2025! Joined by leading specialists, educators, and advocates as we explored the future of SEND. Part of an unmissable experience, we gained invaluable insights, and helped make a meaningful impact to the sector at this in-person...

Take a look at how Learning Village supports multilingual learners through engaging and inclusive EAL teaching, helping students grow in confidence, build strong literacy skills, and feel supported every step of the way.🌍📚
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This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing dads and role models in our lives through fun EAL activities that help learners build confidence, practise language skills, and share why these people mean so much to them.💙
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Transform your EAL classroom with games and group activities that boost confidence, spark communication, and make language learning truly engaging - read the article for practical strategies and inspiring ideas! 🌍🎲📚
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