Teaching Pre-entry and Low-level Literacy ESOL Learners
Course description:
This is a practical blended course of around 10 hours (3 x 2-hour live online sessions and independent study in between). The course is aimed at new and experienced ESOL teachers. To gain a certificate, participants are expected to complete tasks, reflections and are encouraged to share with peers. Participants will come away with original resources and links to a large number of teaching, learning and assessment materials.
The course contents include:
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The effects on learning if you are pre-entry.
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A supportive classroom environment.
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Teaching listening and speaking skills.
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Supporting with reading and writing skills with a number of teaching approaches.
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Examining the sub-skills of reading and writing.
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Trauma and its effect on learning.
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Practical, authentic resources and signposting to existing free resources.
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Mixed level classes, adaptive teaching and spaced learning.
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Digital skills for the low-level classroom.
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Teaching pronunciation.
The next opportunity to attend this course starts in September 2025, when there will be two separate courses running. To book, please follow the booking links below ⬇️⬇️:
September courses
Afternoon course, starting 10th September:
Course dates & times:
Session 1 - Wednesday 10th September 3pm - 5pm
Session 2 - Wednesday 17th September 3pm - 5pm
Session 3 - Wednesday 24th September 3pm - 5pm
Evening course, starting 15th September:
Course dates & times:
Session 1 - Monday 15th September 6pm - 8pm
Session 2 - Monday 22nd September 6pm - 8pm
Session 3 - Monday 29th September 6pm - 8pm
This course is accredited through:
This course is planned to run regularly, so keep your eye on this page. Alternatively, to register your interest in any future iteration of this course, please complete this enquiry form. Thank you.
