Early Language Learning

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Primary Languages

 

NACELL

CILT has been designated the National Advisory Centre on Early Language Learning (NACELL). NACELL promotes and develops language learning in primary and early years education.

If you are looking for information and resources relating to primary languages please visit
www.nacell.org.uk or if you have a specific question, why not ask our specialist NACELL enquiry service by emailing nacell@cilt.org.uk

ELL news

For regular updates on CPD and training events, competitions, funding opportunities, TV and radio, policy and practice please visit NACELL News.

ELL resources

In the CILT Resources Library - The NACELL collection is the library's unique reference collection for early language learning. Drop in to browse key primary languages materials, including schemes of work, games, songs, storybooks, DVDs, computer software and posters in a variety of languages. To find out more Visit NACELL

The NACELL resources directory contains information about a variety of free and commercial resources designed to support young learners, many of which are held in the NACELL collection including the Council of Europe's Junior European Language Portfolio.

CILT conferences and events for primary languages

The NACELL website lists a diary of CILT CPD events for primary teachers

NACELL Regional Support Groups

CILT has been actively supporting early language learning at a local level through Regional Support Groups for ELL, which are based at CILT Comenius Centres and other venues around England. To find our local group, please visit NACELL Regional Support