Jacob Huckle

Jacob Huckle is an EAL teacher and Head of Multilingual Learning at a British international school in Suzhou, China, focusing on multilingualism in education. He discusses the importance of translanguaging, emphasizing its role in fostering positive attitudes toward multilingualism. Jacob outlines practical strategies for integrating students' home languages into lessons, enhancing literacy and community. He shares personal anecdotes and examples, like using 'Midsummer Night's Dream', to illustrate how this approach enriches learning experiences for multilingual students.