How to Give Clear Instructions to EAL Learners | 7 Simple Strategies

Do your EAL learners ever look lost after you’ve given instructions? You’re not alone! In this video, I share 7 tried-and-tested strategies to help you give clear, simple instructions that learners can actually follow. You’ll learn how to: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Get learners’ attention first 01:15 Keep instructions short and simple 02:17 Support your words with gestures and demonstrations 02:55 Sequence and signpost tasks 03:15 Check understanding without asking “Do you understand?” 03:45 Plan instructions as carefully as the task itself 04:15 Monitor effectively and avoid surprises These tips will make your lessons smoother, more inclusive, and more effective for EAL/ELL students — whether you’re teaching English, a CLIL subject, or in a multilingual classroom. 📌 Free resource on using gestures in the classroom: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbbX... 📌 Read the full blog post here: https://enriching-elt.com/classroom-i... 👉 What’s YOUR number one tip for giving clear instructions? Share it in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss future videos on practical strategies for teaching EAL learners. 🔖 Tags