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ESOL Teaching Resources Hub

The ESOL Teaching Resource Hub is a collection of website links, documents, videos and audios for ESOL teachers. Whilst many are specifically ESOL teacher 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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Helbling Graded Readers
A wide selection of adapted classics and original fiction chosen to appeal to language learners of all ages and levels and to encourage reading for pleasure.

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Housing videos
I-ask have produced a video which will help front line staff and volunteers when working with asylum seekers to manage expectations around housing. It’s available in several languages, including Amharic, Arabic, Pahsto and Kurdish.

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How do I get to University? Asylum Seekers and Refugees
This video is designed to assist sanctuary seekers who are thinking of applying to university.

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How to register to vote
ESOL teachers can use this site to help learners understand how to vote in the UK, including a step by step guide to how to register to vote online.

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Humanising Language Teaching (HLT)
HLT is a free online magazine for Teachers of English. Includes ELT articles and resources by contributors such as Mario Rinvolucri and Adrian Underhill.

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Ideas for teaching Yorkshire dialect
Ideas for teaching and embedding Yorkshire dialect in ESOL classes. Suitable for all levels.

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IELTS Jacky
Useful resources to help you pass the IELTS exam.

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IELTS Liz
A free IELTS test preparation website, including tips, model answers, practice tests, lessons and videos.

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Introduction to Ukrainian Language and Culture
This free online course by the Open Universtiy is for everybody who is interested in finding out about Ukraine and its people and wants to get a first insight into its rich cultural heritage. It can be used by ESOL teachers with Ukrainian learners.

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It Takes a Community - Un/Documented Podcast
Un/Documented offers a well-needed dose of hope by celebrating all the amazing people working in communities to create an atmosphere of welcome. This podcast would make great content for ESOL teaching about community for higher level learners.

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