New to English

Our Beginner Google Site has lots of links to games, videos and songs to help those who are new to English




Download  communication fans from websites such as Sparklebox or Twinkl to help new arrivals with basic communication

Remember to use visuals! Pictures can help greatly!

Use websites & apps to help with communication

-GoogleTranslate

- SayHi


If the pupil can write in their home language then make use of home language keyboards. 

Branah.com has keyboards in many different languages.

If the pupil can read in their home language then use the translation feature on Google Docs when making documents/giving instructions.

Google Docs - Tools - Translate

Make use of dual - language dictionaries. Ask your designated EAL teacher or borrow from CRIS.

Make use of dual - language story books. Ask your designated EAL teacher or borrow from CRIS.

Use your pupil's gw email address to set up an account on Duolingo.


An excellent website with lots of games to help learn English.

Build English language vocabulary. There are a variety of games and activities on the Woodward English website linked below.