

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 June 2025.
To book, please follow the booking link:
June course, starting 17th June:
Course dates:
Session 1 - Tuesday 17th June 17.00 - 19:00h
Session 2 - Tuesday 24th June 17.00 - 19:00h
Session 3 - Tuesday 1st July 17.00 - 19:00h
This course is accredited through:
To register your interest in any future iteration of this course, please complete this enquiry form. Thank you.


There are no current sessions booked in. Next course expected in the Autumn term. Please come back to this space or contact Rachel for more information.