Ella.edu.au Website Review

ELLA is a digital, play-based language learning program for preschool children. This Australian Government initiative inspires children by Applications are now open for PRESCHOOLS to participate in the ELLA PROGRAM in 2019. From 2019, ELLA is also being TRIALLED IN FOUNDATION TO YEAR 2 in up to 300 PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Applications are now open for schools to There are nine languages to choose from: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek or Spanish. In 2019 and 2020, the Australian Government has committed to also support the development and implementation of apps in Korean, Vietnamese, Turkish and German. This will fully align the ELLA suite of languages to the languages in the Australian Curriculum, which The ELLA journey includes seven apps that focus on different topics. The apps were developed with language and early childhood professionals. This means they are fun to use and they also deliver on learning outcomes. Children meet playful characters, and learn greetings, introductions, farewells, likes and dislikes. Children explore the language of colours and greetings in the fun setting of the beach. The Polyglots at the Birthday Party replicates the fun and playful environment of a children’s birthday party. The Polyglots at the Zoo includes an*mals and food items from a range of cultures within the diverse environment of an open-range zoo. The Polyglots at the Circus features circus experiences and language related to parts of the body. This app also reinforces vocabulary The Polyglots at the Park features games and activities commonly played in Australia. The Polyglots in the Town features places and activities commonly found in Australia. When your preschool joins ELLA, you get access to seven apps in your chosen language, a liaison officer, a helpdesk, newsletters, ELLA is free for preschools. All you need is a WiFi connection and a compatible tablet device. Once youre approved, youll get access to the