Ministry of Education Resources

• A Teaching Resource for using the Picture Dictionary for New Learners of English (PDF version, Word version)
  This teaching resource introduces over 1,000 words widely used in the context of everyday life in New Zealand. The resource is useful for English language learners in their early phases. The Picture Dictionary for New Learners of English is available from teacher resource centres and selected bookshops. For further information contact info.esol@minedu.govt.nz

• Focus on English: Resource to support students with ESOL needs in Science, Social Studies and Mathematics
  Focus on English is a teaching and learning resource to support ESOL provision for English language learners in years 7 - 12, who are at early stage 2 ELIP (English language Intensive Programme). The material is aimed to support students who have reached approximately a 300- word vocabulary level, i.e. those who are beyond the very first phase of English language learning. The materials are designed so that the teacher who has the student/s in their class can assist the student/s to do the tasks either individually or in a small group of English language learners, or alongside an English speaking peer.

• Picture Dictionary for New Learners of English
  A collaboration with the Centre for Refugee Education, AUT University

• From There to Here (PDF)
  A collection of writing from young people who came to New Zealand from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
  Use these stories as models for writing by your students.
  

Contact Gillian Barron: Gillian.barron@minedu.govt.nz