Tag: Language Across The Curriculum
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When Language Lives in the Background
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When Language Lives in the Background by Amanda Archbald It can be unsettling for parents to hear that their child may benefit from additional language support, particularly when that child speaks English confidently and has been educated in English for most, or all, of their schooling. For many families, a recommendation linked to language feels…
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Language Is Not a Subject, It Is the Medium
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Language Is Not a Subject, It Is the Medium by Amanda Archbald When we talk about language in schools, it is often positioned as something that belongs to a particular lesson, department, or group of pupils. English lessons focus on language. EAL or multilingual support addresses language gaps. Subject teachers deliver content. This separation feels…
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Week 2: Language lives in the classroom
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Week 2: Language lives in the classroom by Amanda Archbald Classrooms are often full of routines, expectations, and good intentions. They are busy, purposeful spaces where learning is meant to feel dynamic and engaging. For many multilingual learners, however, classrooms can also be overwhelming in ways that are easy to miss. Multiple accents. Rapid instructions.…
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