ESOL Teaching and Classroom Practice
General classroom activities, teaching ideas and practical resources to support ESOL learning across different settings and learner groups.
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Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Afghan Refugees
Resources, tools and guidance for professionals or volunteers…
Pictures – gratisography
Free pictures available to download to support your ESOL teaching. NB: Some pictures may not be suitable for use in …
Pictures – pics4learning
A curated image library that is safe and free for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos …
ESOL Queen
Resources for Pre-entry and E1 level learners, made by an experienced ESOL teacher. Includes flashcards for Pre-entry learners.…
Learning & Work Institute
Learning and Work Institute worked with Learning Unlimited to research and develop a new set of resources aimed at volunteers …
ESOL Needs Analysis and Placement for Refugee Learners: a toolkit for providers
The aim of the toolkit is to provide principles, guidance and resources to providers of English for Speakers of Other …
St John's Ambulance First Aid Lesson Plans and Resources
Free first aid teaching resources aimed at schools, but can be adapted for adult ESOL learners. There is also a …
LASSN Teaching resources: Website list
This site provides a list of all of the learning resources that accompany the Skills for Life ESOL curriculum.…
SQA ESOL Literacy Materials
The ESOL Literacies National 2 Learning Support Materials provide a wide range of activities across a number of topics relevant …
Tutor Development and Professional Support
Resources supporting professional development, practitioner guidance, research and wider ESOL teaching support.
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English My Way
A resource for tutors of learners with no or low English…
Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Afghan Refugees
Resources, tools and guidance for professionals or volunteers…
Pictures – pexels.com
Free stock photos, royalty free images & videos shared by creators. NB: some pictures may not be suitable for use in …
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Dialect Poem
A Yorkshire Dialect poem written by Migration Yorkshire, including resources for teaching with it, audio files and an overview with …
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Visitors Map Resource
Resources developed by MESH for use with Visitors maps. It can be adapted for use with any city’s Visitors …
City of Sanctuary UK Resources
City of Sanctuary resource packs are a one-stop-shop for organisations wanting to best support people seeking sanctuary within …
Housing videos
I-ask have produced a video which will help front line staff and volunteers when working with asylum seekers to …
Teaching Materials and Lesson Planning
Resources that support lesson planning, structured activities and the delivery of ESOL teaching and learning.
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LELM Education
LGBTQ+ teaching resources and materials. Useful links, ideas and definitions.…
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Dialect Poem
A Yorkshire Dialect poem written by Migration Yorkshire, including resources for teaching with it, audio files and an overview with …
An A-Z of ELT: Scott Thornbury's Blog
Scott Thornbury’s blog about his dictionary-encyclopedia of English Language Teaching…
EL Gazette
The EL Gazette is a free magazine for English language Teaching and has a brilliant free archive with lesson ideas …
ESOL for work/ vocational Padlet
This Padlet was created by Rachel Oner (NATECLA) as a one stop shop for ESOL resources related to work and …
ESOL Digital Pathways
ESOL Digital Pathways provides free learning resources at all levels from Entry 1 to Entry 3. The online programme empowers …
Learner-Centred and Inclusive Practice
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Resources for Professionals caring for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Liverpool John Moores University have produced this comprehensive resources hub of information. Some parts are relevant to the Liverpool region …
Pictures – pics4learning
A curated image library that is safe and free for education. Teachers and students can use the copyright-friendly photos …
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Council Services
Resources developed by MESH to help familiarise learners with Council services and local council websites.…
Resources in Ukrainian
A list of Ukrainian educational and language resources, books, audiobooks, etc. collated in April 2022 based on information shared on …
Right to Remain Toolkit
This is not an ESOL resource, but it is a very important step-by-step guide to the UK asylum …
ESOL Prep- Worksheets for complete beginners
ESOL worksheets for complete beginners…
Community, Collaboration and Practitioner Networks
Resources supporting collaboration, sharing practice and professional networks within ESOL teaching and learning.
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Scottish Qualifications Authority
Entry level resources on everyday topics e.g. health…
Reflect for ESOL
Reflect for ESOL is a toolkit to support participatory and learner-led approaches.…
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Council Services
Resources developed by MESH to help familiarise learners with Council services and local council websites.…
OET Living the Language (Health Education England)
Some useful Skills for Life resources for nurses developed by Health Education England.…
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: What's on?
Resources developed by MESH to give learners an understanding of activities and events in their area and encourages them to …
ESOL Needs Analysis and Placement for Refugee Learners: a toolkit for providers
The aim of the toolkit is to provide principles, guidance and resources to providers of English for Speakers of Other …
Creative, Discussion and Engagement Activities
Resources using discussion, creativity and learner participation to support communication, confidence and classroom engagement.
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English My Way
A resource for tutors of learners with no or low English…
Reflect for ESOL
Reflect for ESOL is a toolkit to support participatory and learner-led approaches.…
Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Visitors Map Resource
Resources developed by MESH for use with Visitors maps. It can be adapted for use with any city’s Visitors …
Additional Support for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Resettlement – Padlet
Rachel Oner has put together a padlet of help and support for refugees and asylum seekers, including resettlement.…
An A-Z of ELT: Scott Thornbury's Blog
Scott Thornbury’s blog about his dictionary-encyclopedia of English Language Teaching…
Learning & Work Institute
Learning and Work Institute worked with Learning Unlimited to research and develop a new set of resources aimed at volunteers …
LASSN Teaching resources: Website list
This site provides a list of all of the learning resources that accompany the Skills for Life ESOL curriculum.…
elt-resourceful
Includes downloadable ESOL lesson plans, and tips for adapting ELT resources for ESOL classes.…
ESOL Prep- Worksheets for complete beginners
ESOL worksheets for complete beginners…
IELTS Jacky
Useful resources to help you pass the IELTS exam.…