Academic language in the classroom is often assumed rather than taught. Yet words such as explain, justify and compare carry […]
Many teachers explain language clearly, yet learners struggle to use it. Explore why teaching about language isn’t the same as teaching language and what to do instead.
A reflective look at chunked language, processing time, and how familiar classroom instructions delivered at speed can overload EAL learners.
Noticing the cognitive load of learning and living in another language At the end of last year I spent an
I’ve lost my voice this week…completely.Not hoarse. Not croaky. Gone! And while I’m relieved I’m not in a classroom trying
Teachers often feel pressured to keep lessons moving. Questions are asked, hands shoot up, and the fastest learner usually gets
My English-Only Mindset For most of my teaching career, I held firm to the idea that learners should only use
