Wednesday April 29, 12:30 – 13:30
Cost: £55 – £110
Location: Online (Watch live or on catch up)
Course Outline:
In schools with a diverse student body, promoting vocabulary acquisition is essential for academic success and social integration, especially for students with varying levels of English language ability and experience. This webinar is designed to offer strategies to encourage vocabulary growth in every lesson, interaction and setting. Our speaker will explore practical approaches to embedding vocabulary learning throughout the school day – whether in academic lessons, boarding life or extracurricular activities. Participants will gain ideas for creating an inclusive learning environment where domestic and international students can develop their language skills, regardless of their starting point.
Training topics will include:
- The importance of vocabulary for academic and social success
- Integrating vocabulary learning in every lesson
- Creating a vocabulary-rich environment in non-academic settings
- Supporting EAL learners: differentiation and scaffolding.
Learning outcomes:
- An understanding of the importance of vocabulary development
- Suggestions for vocabulary learning integration across the curriculum
- Suggestions for vocabulary learning opportunities outside the classroom
- Be equipped with tools to differentiate lessons and scaffold vocabulary learning for EAL or other neurodivergent academic needs.
Speaker:
Marijke Rivers, Founder of Every Language Learner
Marijke is an EAL specialist with 20 years of experience. Drawing on her own background as a language learner, she’s passionate about helping schools and families create inclusive spaces where every child feels they belong. Through training, consultancy, and tailored English programmes, she supports multilingual learners to thrive and celebrate their full linguistic identities.
