ESOL Learning Outside the Classroom Teacher Resources

These resources have been developed by MESH to support learning beyond formal classroom settings. They encourage learners to engage with English through everyday activities, local communities and real-world experiences.

These resources cover:

• Community-based learning activities
• Everyday communication skills
• Exploring local services and facilities
• Learning through visits and trips
• Building confidence outside the classroom
• Practical language for daily life
• Independent learning activities
• Social and community participation
• Real-world speaking and listening opportunities
• Experiential learning approaches

Alongside the resources developed through MESH, this collection includes carefully selected external materials that support informal learning, community engagement and language development outside traditional teaching environments.

These resources cover:

• Community learning projects and activities
• Museums, libraries and cultural resources
• Learning through arts, heritage and local history
• Outdoor and place-based learning opportunities
• Everyday life and community participation
• Volunteering and social engagement activities
• Family and intergenerational learning resources
• Independent and self-directed learning materials
• Resources that encourage exploration and conversation
• Practical activities that support language development beyond the classroom