This book offers an evidence-based guide to EAL for everyone who works with multilingual learners. It offers a concise, helpful introduction to the latest research underpinning three key areas of EAL practice: How children acquire additional languagesHow language works across the curriculumHow you can establish outstanding EAL practice in your school.Other key features include case-studies from experienced EAL specialist, extensive reading recommendations for teachers who want to build on their knowledge, and a detailed chapter on Ofsted based on interviews with senior inspectors.This book will prove an invaluable guide and support for everyone working with bilingual learners. In clear, short chapters gives a thorough grounding in the evidence and principles needed to create outstanding EAL provision