ESOL and Digital Learning Teaching Resources
A curated collection of ESOL resources that support digital learning, online teaching and the development of digital skills alongside English language learning.
These links bring together practical tools, learning platforms and teaching resources to help learners access, participate in and benefit from digital learning opportunities.
How to use these resources
These resources can support both ESOL teaching and digital skills development across a range of learning settings.
The resources are useful for:
- Delivering online and blended learning
- Supporting learners with digital skills development
- Creating interactive classroom activities
- Encouraging independent learning and practice
- Building confidence using digital tools and technology
- Accessing learning materials outside the classroom
ESOL and Digital Learning resources curated by MESH
Digital skills are increasingly important for everyday life, learning and employment. These curated resources can help learners build confidence with technology while improving their English language skills through interactive, accessible learning opportunities.
These resources cover:
- Online ESOL learning platforms and websites
- Digital skills resources for ESOL learners
- Interactive learning activities and games
- Mobile and tablet-friendly learning tools
- Reading, writing, speaking and listening activities online
- Independent and self-directed learning resources
- Online lesson materials and teaching tools
- Video, audio and multimedia learning resources
- Resources that support digital inclusion and accessibility
- Practical digital skills for everyday life
- Blended and remote learning resources
- Technology-supported language learning activities
Resource links
Bitmoji
Fun website for making an Avatar – great to use for online teaching or to get learners to make their own.…
Black Cat Graded Readers
ENGLISH – Graded Readers for Primary, Secondary School, University and Self Learners. Choose the title that best suits your students and …
BRIDGES to ESOL
This programme includes 12 interactive lessons with skills practice and quizzes, a 128-page downloadable workbook with teacher’s guide, …
British Council Business English
A set of ESOL teaching resources to help learners improve their English for the workplace and learn about business topics. …
British Council IELTS
Free materials for IELTS preparation.…
Digital Tools for ESOL, Maths and English
Rachel Oner’s Padlet of useful digital tools for teachers.…
Education and Employers icloud free teaching resources
Resources aimed at helping young people explore different careers. There are some job and employability focused resources which could be …
English 4U
Grammar and Vocabulary exercises. including free downloadable grammar e-books. Good for self-study homework activities for learners.…
FlashAcademy
This is a paid learning platform, but you can try it for free and it provides some good free resources, …
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, …
Kahoot
Set games and challenges that learners can play on their phones or tablets remotely.…
Learn My Way
Free courses and activities to teach internet skills, using a computer and finding a job online.…
Learning English with Cambridge
Online activities for adult and young people. ESOL teachers can select downloadable materials by level and topic, including grammar.…
NALA: Digital Matters
NALA is the National Adult Literacy Agency. This is a guide to technology for adults improving their literacy, numeracy and …
News in Levels
World news stories for learners of English at 3 different levels of difficulty. There is also an app that students …
Omniglot
An online encyclopedia of writing systems in a wide range of different languages. Useful for literacy teaching.…
Skills Workshop
Adult ESOL, maths and English resources. From beginner and Entry Level to Level 2…
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