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Resources Hub

The Resource Hub is a collection of website links, documents, videos and audios for ESOL teachers. Whilst many are specifically ESOL resources, we’ve also included those that may be useful in a general ESOL context. We are currently building this comprehensive resource and will be adding regional and local materials. Do you have a resource to share? We encourage you to contact us if you want us to consider your resource for inclusion in the Resource Hub. We also welcome general suggestions for improvement. We hope you find this page useful and discover something new to enhance your teaching, fully unlocking the potential of your ESOL provision.

As well as collecting and presenting resources created by many providers and other agencies, MESH has an ever-expanding pool of resources created by our own qualified teaching team, covering a variety of useful topics such as using Council services, accessing the NHS, and volunteering. Our resources include presentation slides, film, audio, activities and associated teacher notes. Follow the link here to visit the MESH resource collection.

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The Teacher's Corner
Printable worksheets and a useful crossword puzzle maker resource for vocabulary lessons.

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The Times - News Literacy Resources
An inspiring programme giving students the journalistic tools to think critically and confidently about the news. The programme is aimed at 14-16 years olds, but can be adapted for older ESOL learners. You need to register to access the lessons.

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Toolkit: ESOL for Refugees
Migration Yorkshire toolkit for ESOL providers and commissioners. This downloadable PDF has case studies of effective practice

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Topic Dictionaries at Oxford Learning
Subject specific dictionaries based around different topics. Useful for building vocabulary!

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Topical Talk from The Economist
Free teaching resources for weekly classroom discussions about the news. It’s free to sign up and offers interesting reading and discussion topics.

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Transnational Families: Family challenges
This resource is focused on the challenges faced by young people when fulfilling care roles in families. The resources can be used in class when exploring the theme of family, the challenges of multi-generational settlement, and also issues around transnational family life. It draws on research undertaken as part of an international research project led by a team at the University of Reading.

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Trauma-informed ESOL for refugees
This training has been developed to meet an acute need among teachers of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and related fields to build awareness of how trauma can affect students with refugee backgrounds.

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Trinity College London
Materials to support SfL exam preparation including sample papers. Entry 1 to Level 2

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Trinity College London Integration
Materials to support integration. All levels including new to ESOL.

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Trinity College SELT
Materials to support Secure English Language Testing (SELT)

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