ELLA (Early Learning Languages Australia) is a digital, play-based language learning program for preschool children. This Australian Government initiative inspires children by driving a genuine interest in a new language and culture.
Children learn using play-based apps called The Polyglots. (A polyglot is someone who is multilingual.) There are 13 languages to choose from: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Modern Greek, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. This will fully align the ELLA suite of languages to the languages in the Australian Curriculum, which children can study in later years. The apps, designed with help from language, early childhood and technology experts can be accessed on a variety of devices.
ELLA is free for preschools and once approved, provides Educators with support from a dedicated liaison officer and helpdesk, as well as access to discussion groups, newsletters, and group learning sessions. Tasmania already has 67 preschools participating in the program.
The good news for you ?
Even if you are not aligned to a participating school, the ELLA website contains lots of helpful information, language ideas and resources.
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