Pre-teach key vocabulary using visuals. Pupils learning English as an Additional Language need additional exposure to words and opportunities to practise the production of new words and sounds in a small group setting. Play games to reinforce sight vocabulary e.g. point to the word, word bingo, snap cards, dominos, barrier games etc.

To build reading vocabulary, teach words in context and support with visuals as opposed to using only phonics.

Producing an ambitious vocabulary list with the children prior to writing will help them to learn the words in context. It will also give an opportunity to produce a list that the children can refer to throughout the lesson.

Encourage the child to create their own glossary with sets of associated words e.g. food words, transport words, topic words. They could draw pictures or cut up old catalogues/magazines to illustrate words. They may choose to add the first language equivalent.

A range of mats are available on Twinkl and other websites. You can also create your own as outlined in the section on Translanguaging under Listening and Talking. Whether subject specific or mature vocabulary, these provide a way to support children in uplevelling their writing. *It is important to make sure that any vocabulary has been spoken about so that children have had some exposure to the language in context.

Use topic webs to provide a helpful display of subject specific vocabulary.

Have visual dictionaries and word banks readily accessible during writing activities.

·      First thousand words (Usborne) & My Bilingual Talking Dictionary are suitable for early primary

·      DK Visual Dictionary suitable for later primary

·      L1/English word power dictionaries suitable for late primary and secondary.

·      Ebook versions of many books are available too.

·      You can find these from a range of sources including Amazon, Mantra Lingua UK, Browns Books and many other suppliers.