EAL at Twinkl

👋 New from the EAL Team!

Pre-Entry Functional Skills English Lesson Pack 1: “Hello!” helps beginner learners build confidence with greetings, introductions & everyday conversation. Perfect for ESOL/EAL classrooms.

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/pre-entry-english-for-life-in-the-uk-lesson-pack-1-hello-t-eal-1777473211

* NEW * Pre-Entry Functional Skills Qualification in English: Lesson Pack 1: Hello! This Pre-Entry Functional Skills English: Lesson 1 is the ultimate "Welcome to the Classroom" toolkit. Designed for learners who are just beginning their journey with English, it focuses on the absolute essentials, the "survival code" needed to feel safe, seen and capable in a new learning environme...

📚 NEW RESOURCE ALERT 📚

Teaching Animal Farm? Support your KS3/KS4 learners with this engaging Character Map, designed to deepen understanding of characters, relationships, and key themes in Animal Farm 🐷

Perfect for EAL learners and beyond, this resource helps students to:
🔍 Analyse key characters and their roles in the allegory
💬 Build subject-specific vocabulary and confidence in discussion
🧠 Make connections between characters, themes, and context

Ideal for revision, group work, or as a scaffold for analytical writing ✍️

Explore it here 👉

* NEW * Animal Farm EAL Character Maps Support your English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners with these clear and engaging Animal Farm Character Maps, designed to build confidence in character analysis and deepen understanding of George Orwell’s classic novella. Perfect for KS3–KS4 English lessons, this accessible graphic org...

Happy Eid ✨💙

Since Eid follows the lunar calendar, its date varies each year and by location, so whenever you’re celebrating, may it be filled with happiness! 🥰

Macbeth Interactive Games 🎮

We’re so excited to share something special with you all… 🎉

Our brand-new Macbeth interactive games are here designed to make English literature revision engaging, accessible, and fun for everyone! ✨

Created with our multilingual learners in mind, these games are perfect for supporting EAL students but honestly, they’re brilliant for all learners. Whether it’s exploring characters, themes, quotes, or plot, these interactive activities bring Shakespeare to life in a whole new way.

With this being the National Year of Reading, what better time to help students rediscover the joy of literature? 📖 Let’s make reading fun again and celebrate it together!

🔗 Explore our full range of EAL English Literature older learner packs (covering 14 texts for KS3 & KS4):

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/curriculum-support-eal-inclusion/english-eal-inclusion-teaching-resources/older-learner-english-literature-support-english-curriculum-support-eal-inclusion

🎮 Try our Macbeth interactive games:

- Characters & Themes Anagram Game

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/macbeth-characters-and-themes-interactive-anagram-game-for-learners-of-eal-t-eal-1772638443

- Character & Quote Matching Game

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/macbeth-character-and-quote-interactive-matching-game-for-learners-of-eal-t-eal-1772640997

- Plot Sorting Game

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/macbeth-interactive-plot-sorting-game-for-learners-of-eal-t-eal-1773222244

A huge thank you to our incredible EAL team who continue to raise the bar 👏

And remember - if there’s a resource you need but can’t find, you can request it anytime via Twinkl Cares 💙 [email protected]

👉 Please share far and wide to support learners everywhere!

* NEW * Macbeth Interactive Plot Sorting Game for Learners of EAL This Macbeth Interactive Plot Sorting Game is a hands-on way for EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners to wrap their heads around the whole story. By putting the main events in the right order from start to finish, students can see how Macbeth’s choices lead him down a dark path. It tur...

Teaching multilingual learners? 🌍

Join us and the EAL team on Monday 23rd March at 4pm for a practical TeachMeet for Trainee Teachers and ECTs.

We’ll share simple, effective EAL strategies, planning tips and ways to use Twinkl resources to save time while keeping expectations high.

Walk away feeling clearer and more confident.

Book your place today!

EAL in the Classroom: A Guide for Trainee Teachers and ECTs We share advice and practical strategies for trainee teachers and ECTs, so you can support multilingual learners with confidence.

📚 New vocabulary teaching packs for older EAL learners are now available.

These resources are designed to support KS3 and KS4 students who are developing their English while accessing the secondary curriculum. The packs help learners build key academic vocabulary across subjects such as maths, science, geography, history and art. 🌍🧪📊

Each pack includes activity booklets, vocabulary flashcards, learner-friendly glossaries and word mats to help students understand and use important subject language with confidence. ✏️

They are ideal for small group support, intervention sessions, lesson starters or independent practice. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Explore the full collection here:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/keystage3-ks3/secondary-eal-ks3-ks4/older-learners-vocabulary-teaching-packs-secondary-eal-ks3-ks4

Older Learners Vocabulary Teaching Packs Secondary EAL These packs help older learners master key vocabulary with activity booklets, flashcards, glossaries, and word mats, supporting various learner levels.

🎙️ New episode out now! We dive into SALT and EAL talking to our Twinkl’s SALT Lead Ella McKenzie. Available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and anywhere else you listen to your podcasts 😊 Listen now 👇
🔗 https://redcircle.com/shows/3da1ea61-8321-437f-b94e-1e59ec93c48a/ep/00324dae-ab85-4c13-9ea1-eb2b1623a184

Celebrate strength, resilience, and equality!🌷
Discover English Women’s Day resources!
🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/hqk11
Also, if you need spring-themed English Lessons, click here!👇
🔗 https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/6rgxo