Welcome to Learning English Plus

Strengthening ESOL professionals across Yorkshire and the Humber

Learning English Plus brings together practical teaching resources, sector updates and professional development opportunities in one dedicated space for ESOL tutors, volunteers and providers across Yorkshire and the Humber.

Learning English Plus supports the region’s ESOL providers by sharing practical teaching resources, promoting training opportunities and keeping organisations connected through sector updates and collaboration.

Working as part of MESH, the platform helps strengthen quality and access to English language provision across the region.

ESOL teaching resource hub

  • Lesson plans & teaching materials
  • Video learning resources
  • Curated external links
  • MESH created resources
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The ESOL staff room

  • Sector news & updates
  • Upcoming regional events
  • Articles & teaching insight
  • Job opportunities
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ESOL Teacher training & support

  • Accredited CPD
  • Webinars & seminars
  • Skills development & training
  • Organisational support
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ESOL Teacher Pathways

Learn about pathways into ESOL teaching, including qualifications, training options and real experiences from teachers.

Through ESOL Teacher Pathways, you can find useful information on:

ESOL Lunchtime Showcase Archive

A series of free, online continuing professional development (CPD) online sessions jointly organised by MESH and Migration Yorkshire. The archive holds recordings of our previous sessions in this series.

Upcoming training, and our latest news and events

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  • Training: 23 September 2026

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    Rachel Oner – Supporting ESOL Learners on Functional Skills and English Programmes

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  • News

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    MA Dissertation – Call for Participants

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  • Training: 25 September 2026

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    Safer Hull Cuckooing and Exploitation Event

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  • Training: 30 September 2026

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    Rachel Oner- Supporting ESOL learners with maths

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  • News

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    STEP Programme review – invitation to online meeting

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    Trusted by learners and providers across the region

    • I was impressed with the overall engagement and active participation demonstrated by the learners. The session was well-structured, and the learners were consistently involved in the various activities, which fostered a collaborative and interactive learning environment.

      Comment from tutor, on MESH led session for learners at Rotherham college

    • What makes MESH particularly compelling is not simply what it does but how it does it: through genuine cross-institutional collaboration, bringing together universities, community organisations, and other partners around a shared civic purpose.

      Veronica Omeni, Leeds Language College

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      MESH team before a community workshop

      Learning English in Yorkshire & Humber

      For a comprehensive list of ESOL classes across the region, visit our sister site Learning English in Yorkshire & Humber. Here you will find searchable lists of English and related classes across the region, as well as useful information for learners on settling in our region.

      Looking for ESOL teaching resources?

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      Browse lesson plans, worksheets, videos and more in the ESOL Resources Hub.

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