Resources
Schools should contact
FlashAcademy This app has a programme of lessons to support primary and secondary pupils with EAL. Used by more than 1,000 schools, it has helped over 250,000 learners to accelerate their English language acquisition. Featuring 48 home languages – including Ukrainian, Dari, Albanian and Polish – FlashAcademy helps schools empower every learner. Lesson content is aligned with the national curriculum, providing relevant content and materials. Schools can visit the website for a two-week free trial. fl
ashacademy.com
FlashAcademy directly for pricing
LingoPen from £220 + VAT
‘The enrichment and personal development of our pupils has grown exponentially, with 80% progressing at least one profi ciency grade since using FlashAcademy.’ Fiona Smith, EAL specialist at Eldon Primary School, London
LingoPen Designed for both students learning a new language and those with EAL, this device enables users to enhance their vocabulary. Students can scan text to look up and translate words between different languages in an instant. LingoPen works as a digital highlighter which will read text aloud in up to eight languages, including English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. It also features a voice recorder with up to 3GB storage so that students can record pronunciations or objectives from teachers. No Wi-Fi connection is needed and the device comes with a rechargeable battery. Scanning Pens are UK stockists of assistive reading technology including the LingoPen.
scanningpens.co.uk
Solo shows from £230,
two-actor shows from £350, French workshops from £130
Joy4Kids Aimed at early years and primary school pupils, these plays and workshops help children practise their Spanish and French. This year, Joy4Kids is touring London and the South East with Au Pay du Latins – an interactive French solo show performed by a bilingual actress – and Chasse Au Trésor, an interactive two-actor French show, also available in Spanish, Búsqueda Del Tesoro. The company also runs 40-60 minute French workshops, teaching songs, dances and games.
joy4kids.co.uk
‘The children loved the performance, which was fun, engaging, stimulating and of great education value.’ Kate Sneddon, Abel Smith Primary School, Hertford
Languagenut
This language learning platform offers interactive lessons, games and activities in more than 20 languages. Catering for both primary and secondary age groups, Languagenut provides comprehensive vocabulary, grammar, phonics, verb practice, sentence building and exam skills across listening, speaking, reading and writing.
languagenut.com
‘Languagenut is a great website which reinforces my teaching and the pupils’ learning, allowing them to practise their French independently. A great site and I would recommend to any primary teacher.’ Wendy Alteirac, Solefi eld School, Sevenoaks
One month
free trial, followed by annual
subscription
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