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
New resources coming soon
If you looked at the date of my last post, you might have wondered what was happening… I’m still writing and have new ESL/EAL resources coming soon. I must confess, I have had distractions. I’ve been creating more Unforgettable Notes books (my passion project of dementia-friendly reading books). I also had Long Service Leave, including a wonderful two months spent … Continue reading
At last! ESL Book Club books are now in paperback format
ESL Book Club paperbacks are now available They’re finally ready! After a little printing hiccup, I have paperbacks! Remind us what these are again? They’re Book Club books – stories designed to be read and discussed by learners of English, but with questions at the end of each chapter, rather than at the end of the book. The pdf versions … Continue reading
