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Learning English as an Additional Language
The Importance of Supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) When people learning English as an additional language struggle with reading comprehension, it can often be attributed to their difficulty with understanding the vocabulary. Many studies report that low academic language skills are associated with low academic performance. (Baumann, Edwards, Font, Tereshinski, et al, 2002; Biemiller & Boote, 2006; Carlo, August, McLaughlin, Snow, et al, 2004) How do Assistive Reading Tools Help EAL? The LingoPen, Connect and C-Pen Reader 2 are assistive reading tools which make learning English as a second language that much easier for both children and adults alike. Featuring text to speech technology, the pens let you scan words and lines of text from a range of documents to be read aloud in your native language. Comparing C-Pen Reader 2™, Connect™ and LingoPen™ Our pens have a diverse range of features, with each catering to the needs of all readers and learners. We’ve created a handy comparison chart with all our pens so you can decide which one is right for you. The Repetition Cycle When learning a language, everyone has different methods to make studying easier. The repetition cycle is one such way to learn new words effectively. Say the wordStudents repeat the word 3x Students write the word in a sentence Read the word from the textbookAdditional Information If you wish to know more about how English Language Learners are supported throughout the UK, check out the range of resources. Helpful studies We have a wealth of academic based research on how our pens have benefitted people learning English as a second language throughout their time in education, from primary school to university. The Bell Foundation The Bell Foundation is a charity with a fantastic English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme, which aims to improve educational outcomes of children in the UK. NALDIC (National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum) NALDIC is the UK’s national subject association for EAL, a charity which provides a professional platform for teaching and learning of English as an additional language.
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