Description:
This book offers an evidence-based guide to EAL for everyone who works with multilingual learners. It offers a concise introduction to the latest research underpinning three key areas of EAL practice:
- How children acquire additional languages
- How language works across the curriculum
- How you can establish outstanding EAL practice in your school.
Brief description:
Robert Sharples is a Lecturer in Language and Education, at the University of Bristol, UK. He was a founding editor of the EAL Journal and is Convenor of the EAL Research Network. His research focuses on EAL and language in education.
Review Quotes: Reading this book is like engaging in professional dialogue with a highly skilled EAL specialist. Whatever your role or experience in supporting EAL learners, you will learn about research and about evidence based practical strategies. All clearly explained and structured so you can easily find exactly what you need. Your brand new EAL best friend!-- "Maria Walker, Head of English as an Additional Language Service, Glasgow City Council, UK"