language-demand-analyser

Analyze classroom task language demands across vocabulary, grammar, discourse, and genre.

583|96|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/GarethManning/claude-education-skills --skill language-demand-analyser
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Skill: language-demand-analyser
Source: https://github.com/GarethManning/claude-education-skills/tree/main/skills/eal-language-development/language-demand-analyser
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/GarethManning/claude-education-skills --skill language-demand-analyser

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

EAL and multilingual learners often struggle in classrooms not because they lack content knowledge but because language demands are invisible to teachers. This Skill helps identify and articulate the vocabulary, grammar, discourse, and genre requirements of a given task, so educators can plan targeted language support and ensure accessibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identifies four language-demand dimensions (vocabulary, grammar, discourse, genre) for any classroom task.
  • Assesses how these demands interact with student level, subject area, and available contextual information (language_proficiency, student_profiles, task_materials, prior_language_instruction).
  • Provides practical scaffolds and concrete recommendations that teachers can implement during planning and instruction.

Quick Start

Provide the task description and basic context to initiate language-demand analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about language-demand-analyser

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I identify language demands for EAL learners in a classroom task?

Analyzing language demands involves breaking down a classroom task to detail its vocabulary, grammar, discourse, and genre requirements. This reveals hidden linguistic barriers so educators can plan targeted language support and ensure accessibility for multilingual students.

How do I scaffold grammar and vocabulary demands for EAL students?

Scaffolding grammar and vocabulary demands requires analyzing classroom tasks to pinpoint specific linguistic requirements. By detailing these demands alongside student proficiency levels, teachers can implement concrete instructional scaffolds during lesson planning and instruction.

What information do I need to provide to analyze EAL language demands?

Analyzing EAL language demands requires a task description, student level, and subject area. You can also incorporate optional context fields like language proficiency, student profiles, task materials, and prior language instruction to generate more targeted scaffolds.

When do I need to analyze discourse and genre requirements for multilingual learners?

You need to analyze discourse and genre requirements when multilingual learners struggle with classroom tasks due to invisible language barriers. Assessing how these demands interact with subject area and student level helps articulate necessary language support.

Does analyzing language demands work for different subject areas and proficiency levels?

Analyzing language demands works across subject areas and proficiency levels by assessing how vocabulary, grammar, discourse, and genre interact with the specified student level and subject context. This ensures task scaffolds remain relevant and accessible for diverse learners.