Beginner and Pre-Entry ESOL teacher resources curated by MESH
These curated resources support learners who are taking their first steps in English. They can help teachers build confidence, introduce everyday vocabulary and support early reading, writing, speaking and listening.
These resources cover:
- Beginner and complete beginner ESOL worksheets
- Pre-Entry and Entry Level learning materials
- ESOL literacy and early reading support
- Picture-based stories and visual learning resources
- Flashcards, games and classroom activities
- Online learning games and digital teaching tools
- Everyday topics, including health, community and integration
- Materials for learners with low or no English
- Resources for prison and community ESOL settings
- Ukrainian language and education support resources
- Support for neurodivergent learners, including dyslexic learners
- Image libraries for classroom materials and visual prompts
Resource links
Bitmoji
Fun website for making an Avatar – great to use for online teaching or to get learners to make their own.…
Books Beyond Words
A set of picture-focused stories for people who may struggle to read words. Every story is co-created with …
Educoot ESOL worksheets
A great range of ESOL worksheets and resources for beginners.…
ELT Well
ELT Well brings together best practice from the fields of English language teaching and support for neurodivergent learners e.g. …
English My Way
A resource for tutors of learners with no or low English…
ESOL Books
Course books for groups of ESOL literacy learners – not free, but there is a discount if you buy a class …
ESOL Prep- Worksheets for complete beginners
ESOL worksheets for complete beginners…
ESOL Queen
Resources for Pre-entry and E1 level learners, made by an experienced ESOL teacher. Includes flashcards for Pre-entry learners.…
Games to Learn English
Games to play online. Aimed at children but some are relevant to adults.…
Games4esl
Useful free resources for teaching lower levels with ppt games, board games, worksheets, flashcards, a Youtube channel. Adaptable for adults, …
NATECLA Scotland ESOL Literacy Readers
NATECLA Scotland has created a set of ONLINE Readers designed primarily for ESOL Literacy Learners.…
Padlet Resource – Learners New to ESOL
This Padlet resource was created by Rachel Öner, Co-Chair of NATECLA and Regional Specialist Lead for English and Maths …
Pictures – gratisography
Free pictures available to download to support your ESOL teaching. NB: Some pictures may not be suitable for use in …
Pictures – pexels.com
Free stock photos, royalty free images & videos shared by creators. 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 …
Resources in Ukrainian
A list of Ukrainian educational and language resources, books, audiobooks, etc. collated in April 2022 based on information shared on …
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Entry level resources on everyday topics e.g. health…
Skills for Life Network
The Skills for Life Network have made Gatehouse Books for Pre-Entry level literacy available for a fee. There are …
Skills Workshop
Adult ESOL, maths and English resources. From beginner and Entry Level to Level 2…
SQA ESOL Literacy Materials
The ESOL Literacies National 2 Learning Support Materials provide a wide range of activities across a number of topics relevant …
The Bell Foundation Prison and Community ESOL Program
Free ESOL worksheets for independent learning in prisons and community settings. If you are delivering ESOL classes or have contact …
Trinity College London Integration
Materials to support integration. All levels including new to ESOL.…
Twinkl
ESOL Resources for adults curated by Twinkl.…