<P>Here is a typical classroom scenario: out of the thirty children, two-thirds speak a different language at home and only speak English at school. Even though many pupils¿ English skills are almost non-existent, teachers are expected to provide the national curriculum for every child in the class.</P><P></P><P><EM>Teaching Children English as an Additional Language</EM> solves this problem with a ten-week teaching programme of units and lesson activities for children aged seven¿eleven (Key Stage 2) new to English. It will help these children learn some very basic English sentences, questions and vocabulary, to get them through regular day-to-day routines more easily. By offering a flexible step by step approach this book helps EAL teachers to:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>identify learners¿ individual needs </LI><P></P><P><LI>teach grammar and vocabulary</LI><P></P><P><LI>support teaching through speaking and listening</LI><P></P><P><LI>assess pupils to inform future planning</LI><P></P