10 Amazing Websites to Boost EAL Inclusion
Creating an inclusive classroom for EAL learners doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right tools, you can boost understanding, build confidence, and make your teaching more accessible.
Hi, I’m Hannah White—language lover, teacher, and EAL enthusiast. I’ve spent over 20 years teaching languages in Bristol’s primary and secondary schools, and I’m passionate about helping every learner thrive—especially those learning English as an Additional Language (EAL).
My own journey into EAL began while leading languages in primary schools. As a French and Spanish teacher, I saw how vital it was to connect language learning with whole-school priorities—and that led me to take on the EAL Lead role in my primary school. I’ve since earned my school an EAL Quality Mark and now work part-time as the EAL Strategy Lead in a large city-centre secondary as well.
As The Bullock Report said back in 1975: “Every teacher is a teacher of English.” Language is the foundation of all learning—and that’s why we all have a role to play.
Thanks for stopping by—let’s dive in!
Mama Lisa’s World
Celebrate cultural diversity through songs, rhymes, and traditions from around the world. It’s a great way to highlight your EAL pupils’ backgrounds and promote inclusion through music and storytelling.
Storybooks UK
This brilliant site hosts free, online storybooks in English and many other languages spoken in UK classrooms. You can read the same story side-by-side in English and a pupil's home language—perfect for promoting bilingual literacy and supporting comprehension.
World Stories
A treasure trove of traditional and original stories from around the globe, available in multiple languages. World Stories supports language development, cultural awareness, and inclusion by allowing children to access familiar tales in both English and their home language
Widgit Online
Widgit is brilliant for creating visual supports like labelled diagrams, symbol-supported texts, and visual timetables. It's especially helpful for younger learners and those with limited literacy in any language.
The Bell Foundation – Visuals Toolkit
This resource-rich site includes ready-to-use visuals and guidance on using them effectively in the classroom. It's ideal for supporting both classroom routines and curriculum language.
Omniglot
Omniglot is the ultimate guide to writing systems and languages from around the world. Use it to explore alphabets, pronunciation guides, and greetings—great for learning how to say names correctly and introducing pupils to diverse languages.
The Noun Project
Access thousands of simple, clear icons and images—perfect for creating multilingual displays, word banks, or picture-based instructions that help bridge language gaps in the classroom.
eMaths EAL Resources
A hidden gem for subject-specific support, this site offers free downloadable resources that make Maths and other curriculum areas more accessible through structured language scaffolds and visuals.
Online Doc Translator
Need to quickly translate a newsletter, permission slip, or home-school communication? This free tool is a game-changer and lets you upload Word, PDF, or PowerPoint files and translate them instantly—while keeping the original formatting.
Diffit.me
An incredibly useful tool for creating differentiated texts in seconds. Just input a topic or paste a link, and Diffit generates leveled reading passages, vocabulary lists, and questions tailored to different reading abilities. Perfect for supporting EAL learners with accessible, curriculum-aligned content in just a few clicks.
And finally, let’s not forget Twinkl which offers a huge range of EAL-specific resources: Their printable packs and interactive tools help scaffold learning and make this site a go-to for quick, quality classroom support.
Are you ready to transform your classroom into a more inclusive and supportive environment for EAL (English as an Additional Language) learners?
Check out 'The EAL Course', created by Hannah White.
