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Citizenship & British Values Resources

Citizenship and British values resources can help ESOL learners build confidence, understand life in the UK and take part more fully in their local communities. In this area, you can explore resources that support participation, discussion, rights awareness and community understanding.

These resources can support learners in developing confidence in using English in real-life situations, while also helping tutors explore themes related to democracy, identity, culture and participation.

How to use these resources

You can use these resources to support discussion, participation and confidence in different learning environments. Some resources focus on practical everyday life, while others support broader conversations about citizenship, identity, democracy, and community participation.

These resources can help with:

  • explore topics linked to everyday life in the UK
  • support learners’ understanding of local communities and services
  • encourage confidence and participation through discussion activities
  • explore themes linked to identity, belonging and British values
  • support learners developing confidence using English in real-life situations
  • use community and citizenship topics to support communication and language development

Integration and Everyday Life in the UK

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Resources supporting practical life, local communities, and understanding of everyday systems, communication, and participation in the UK.

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Trinity College London

Materials to support SfL exam preparation including sample papers. Entry 1 to Level 2…

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The ESOL Podcast

Regular podcast contributed to by ESOL learners, often exploring current topics. There are associated materials and ideas for lessons.…

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Millenium Square Leeds Treasure Hunt

A treasure hunt with answers for learners to do in Millenium Square, Leeds. Made for the Yorkshire Intergration Festival 2022, …

Citizenship, Voting and Democratic Participation

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Resources exploring citizenship, democracy, voting, rights and participation in society through discussion and learning activities

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Trinity College London Integration

Materials to support integration. All levels including new to ESOL.…

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How to register to vote

ESOL teachers can use this site to help learners understand how to vote in the UK, including a step by …

British Values, Culture and Community Learning

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Resources that support understanding of British values, culture, identity and community participation through classroom and learner activities.

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The ESOL Podcast

Regular podcast contributed to by ESOL learners, often exploring current topics. There are associated materials and ideas for lessons.…

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Football – Premier Skills English

Premier Skills is the British Council’s international partnership with the Premier League operating in 19 countries across Asia, Africa …

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AramcoWorld

A series of videos about places, people and culture in the Arabic world. There are some resources to go with …

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Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture

This free online course by the Open Universtiy is for everybody who is interested in finding out about Ukraine and …

Environment and Global Citizenship

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Resources exploring environmental awareness, sustainability and global citizenship themes through discussion and communication activities.

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ELT Footprint

A site for English learning about environment themes. A collection of links to posts and sites sharing lesson plans and …

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Language Teaching for the Planet

A collection of English lesson plans all themed on Climate change and environmental themes. Created by ELT Sustainable.…

Teaching Citizenship and British Values in ESOL

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Resources and teaching materials to support tutors delivering citizenship, British values and community-focused ESOL activities.

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Trinity College London Integration

Materials to support integration. All levels including new to ESOL.…

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The ESOL Podcast

Regular podcast contributed to by ESOL learners, often exploring current topics. There are associated materials and ideas for lessons.…

Contains External resources

ELT Footprint

A site for English learning about environment themes. A collection of links to posts and sites sharing lesson plans and …

Contains External resources

Language Teaching for the Planet

A collection of English lesson plans all themed on Climate change and environmental themes. Created by ELT Sustainable.…

Local, Cultural and Learner Discussion Activities

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Resources that support learner voice, discussion, confidence and participation through community, cultural and discussion-based activities.

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Football – Premier Skills English

Premier Skills is the British Council’s international partnership with the Premier League operating in 19 countries across Asia, Africa …

Contains External resources

AramcoWorld

A series of videos about places, people and culture in the Arabic world. There are some resources to go with …

Contains External resources

Millenium Square Leeds Treasure Hunt

A treasure hunt with answers for learners to do in Millenium Square, Leeds. Made for the Yorkshire Intergration Festival 2022, …

Contains External resources

Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture

This free online course by the Open Universtiy is for everybody who is interested in finding out about Ukraine and …

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