Teaching Pre-entry and Low-level Literacy ESOL Learners
Course description:
This is a practical blended course of around 14 hours (4 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.
This course is now extended to 4 weeks to include more activities, practical sharing and collaboration.
The next opportunity to attend this course starts in February 2026. To book, please follow the booking link below ⬇️:
Evening course, starting 3rd February 2026. Dates and times:
Session 1 - Tuesday 3rd February 5pm - 7pm
Session 2 - Tuesday 10th February 5pm - 7pm
Session 3 - Tuesday 24th February 5pm - 7pm
Session 4 - Tuesday 3rd March 5pm - 7pm
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.
