English as an Additional Language (EAL) Learners

Building literacy skills while developing English proficiency

Lexia Core5® Reading for Primary and Lexia PowerUp Literacy® for Secondary, are designed with features that specifically support pupils learning English as an additional language (EAL).

Our adaptive, research-based and classroom-proven literacy programmes help EAL students to build essential literacy skills whilst developing English proficiency.

• Builds a proficiency in the English language, alongside reading and comprehension.
• Supports understanding with task instructions served multilingually (if required), while maintaining immersion in English.
• Encourages independent learning through adaptive progression and intuitive design.
• Provides data-driven insights for teachers to provide targeted literacy intervention, without an EAL literacy specialism.
• Promotes confidence and engagement through engaging game-style interfaces and age-appropriate activities.

Primary

Core5® Reading provides young English language learners with structured, language-rich literacy instruction that supports both reading development and gaining proficiency in English.

Key features:

• Language support
  Whilst reading content is in English, pupils can hear directions for a task in their native language to reduce the barriers to understanding.
• Systematic instruction
  Core5® Reading explicitly teaches phonics, decoding and word recognition that helps EAL learners understand the fundamentals of English reading.
• Vocabulary and comprehension focus
  The activities within the programme build both language knowledge and conceptual understanding, which is critical for reading comprehension in a second language.
• Differentiated learning paths
  The programme automatically adapts to each pupil’s level, providing targeted support that reflects their progress and proficiency level.
  

Secondary

PowerUp Literacy® supports older learners, including secondary students from linguistically diverse backgrounds, to develop reading fluency, comprehension and academic language.

Key features:

• Designed for diverse learners
  Tailored for a wide range of abilities, including those still acquiring English language skills
• Focus on the three strands of literacy
  Covering word study, grammar and comprehension, the PowerUp Literacy® programme ensures students strengthen both decoding and meaning-making skills.
• A Structured and systematic approach
  Predictable, clear lesson design helps to support learners who benefit from consistency and clarity when navigating the English language.
• Empowers Teachers
  Even educators without EAL or literacy specialism can confidently deliver effective support through myLexia™ insights, progress tracking and resources.
  

Our literacy programmes combine adaptive technology with research-based pedagogy, helping EAL learners achieve measurable progress in English literacy.

These programmes are trusted by 3,500+ schools across the UK to accelerate language development and enable equitable access to learning.