Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies for Multilingual Learners Tools, Activities, and AI Companions for EAL Success

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Biography

Sarah Guinon is a Hong Kong-based EAL Specialist who draws on deep research expertise to craft targeted, evidence-informed support for multilingual learners in real classrooms.

“You won't approach lesson planning for multilingual learners the same way after exploring Sarah Guinon's new book. With its rich illustrations, a variety of ready-to-use AI prompts, and concise yet powerful strategy descriptions, this is a must-have resource for all EAL educators!”

Andrea Honigsfeld, Ed.D., Professor, Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY

 

“An essential read for educators working with multilingual learners. The book combines a wealth of practical activities with clear theoretical framing, organised around the what, why and how of teaching practice. The examples and ready-to-use AI companion prompts make it a powerful bridge between research and classroom implementation.”

Joanna Kolota, Curriculum Leader: Multilingual Learners, Trinity Academy Leeds, United Kingdom

 

“This book will have real impact in the hands of EAL/ELL, classroom and subject teachers. Each section begins with a concise, reader-friendly summary of the research underpinning the following practical classroom strategies, ideas and AI tools. It is intentionally inclusive, making it suitable for today’s linguistically and culturally diverse classrooms. You can imagine the book being picked up and perused during a staffroom coffee break and being put to use later in the day.” 

Susan Stewart, Director of Articulate Multilingual and former Chair of ECIS MLIE (Multilingual Learning in International Education) 

 

“This book is a very welcome and timely resource for teachers working with young EAL learners at different levels of proficiency. It provides teachers with a rich array of practical and fun classroom activities to choose from. What makes the book unique is that the activities are underpinned by sound theoretical and/or empirical evidence and are accompanied by instructions on how to use AI tools in their Implementation.”

Neomy Storch, Associate Professor of ESL and Applied Linguistics (Honorary Fellow), The University of Melbourne, Australia

 

“This unique, user-friendly book is an invaluable toolkit for language teachers. Grounded in current and foundational research, each activity is explained in detail and enriched with carefully selected examples. Even the most experienced teachers will appreciate the wide variety of activities to reinvigorate their lessons!”

 Eve C. Zyzik, Executive Director of Language Learning and Professor of Spanish, University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

 

“Sarah's passion for language and identity shines through the page, making this book more than just a teaching guide—it's a powerful tool for educators. .Sarah Guinon’s What? Why? How? is an essential desk reference for EAL teachers. It's practical, encouraging, and full of activities that actually work in real classrooms. What I love most is how it breaks down each strategy into three parts: "What," "Why," and "How"—so you not only gain a concept but also understand its purpose and have clear instructions for applying it to your students. This book reminds us that EAL teaching is more than just language acquisition; it's also about building student confidence, respecting multiculturalism, and creating a classroom where every student's voice is vital. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all teachers seeking inspiration and practical tools to support their students.”

Monique Lee, Ph.D, Language in Education