English as an additional Language
January’s Language!
To start the New Year off, this month's language has been Filipino! Have a look at the phrases we have been learning! Filipino Hello = Kamusta Goodbye = Paalam Thank you = Salamat po Please = pakiusap Yes = Oo No = Wala Good morning = Magandang umaga Good afternoon =...
December’s Language!
This month's language has been Gujarati. Mrs Kenth is our expert in this language and has been teaching Miss Hill all about the language. Have a look at our phrases and how we would pronounce them using our knowledge of phonics.
November’s Language of the Month!
November's Language of the Month is Polish! Mrs Taylor has learnt Polish for a year and has been teaching the staff all kinds of phrases. Have a look at the phrases that your child has been learning.
October’s Language
This language's month we will be learning some phrases for is Romanian. Some of our lovely pupils have been teaching Miss Hill and other members of staff, confidently, with these phrases so they can say them accurately. Have a look at our phrases!
September’s Language of the Month
Ola! Over the summer holidays, Miss Hill has been working hard on learning some Cantonese phrases for this month's language! Have a look at our phrases!
July’s Display
Have a look at our fantastic English as an Additional Language Display! Showing all of our languages and some 'Did you know?' facts about EAL at Perryfields!
Perryfields EAL Room!
During the last term, Miss Hill has been working on making an EAL room to celebrate all languages and cultures we have at Perryfields! All children can access the room with an adult to support their individual needs to develop their understanding and enhance the...
July’s Language of the Month
In July, our language of the month was Portuguese! Miss Hill had to be taught by one of the pupils in Year 6 who speaks Portuguese, on how to pronounce some of the phrases... everyday is a teaching day!
June’s Language of the Month
In June, our first language of the month was... Italian! Pre-school especially enjoyed saying Ciao every morning!
What is English as an Additional Language?
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is defined as those learners who speak English as an Additional Language. At Perryfields we have over 25 different languages, including members of staff. In June, we started a 'Language of the Month' activity, involving one of...