Displaying EAL resources: An inspiring library example
When I created Tabletop English (a set of printable games and activities), I assumed that teachers would browse through and print out what they needed, as they needed it. Which is fine, but what about a centre or a college with multiple lecturers? How can they make sure there’s not an excess of printing, or that communal copies don’t disappear … Continue reading
Tabletop English and EAL mapping
Happy new (teaching) year, everyone. I hope it’s going to be a good one. This is an update to my ‘end-of-year’ post about the launch of Starting Tabletop English and Tabletop English. These are two sets of fun, interactive, group games and activities for pre-beginner and early beginner learners of English. They were written and trialled through 2024.. It was … Continue reading
Tabletop English: Beginner group activities
Teachers of ‘Adult Migrant’ early beginners! Now that the assessments are done, and the farewell parties are over, are you wondering what new energy you’ll bring to your classroom next year? If you’d like to add some interactive (but safe and non-threatening) group work to support learner friendships, confidence and independence (plus learning strategies), I’d love you to look at … Continue reading
