ESOL Teacher Training

Upcoming training dates

March 2026

• 24 Mar 26

  Intercultural artmaking

  Please join University of Exeter for a new lecture series!

  The University of Exeter Intercultural Communication Lecture Series invites researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of Intercultural Communication to share their latest research with students and the wider academic community.

  Each event begins with a 50–60 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session and a 40-minute workshop, offering participants the opportunity to engage with data or questions related to the lecture.

  The thematic focus of the series includes everyday cultural and linguistic experiences, materiality, hospitality, homemaking, and artmaking, all approached through an intercultural lens.

  Schedule (Tuesdays, 16:30–18:00)

  Go to link Uni of Exeter Lecture Series
• 26 Mar 26

   Participatory Photography in the ESOL Classroom

  This session, will look at how photography enriches and supports language learning in the ESOL classroom – how it can be used as a simple warmer, as part of a lesson, or as the basis for a full course. We will explore how taking and sharing photos brings learning to life, builds community, works well with mixed-level groups, and leads to powerful writing. The session will include looking at examples of both individual and group work, along with activity ideas, top tips, and useful resources.

  Go to link NATECLA Webinar
• 28 Mar 26

  Going local in language education

  This one day event, hosted by the Coalition for Language Education, brings together practitioners, researchers, community organisations and policy voices to explore how cities can play a stronger role in shaping inclusive and joined up language education. Set in the everyday reality of multilingual cities, the event looks at how people use, mix and develop languages across home, work, education and community life, and asks how education systems can better recognise and build on this rich linguistic expertise.
  Through case studies, structured discussion and cross sector dialogue, participants will reflect on current challenges including underfunding in ESOL, limited support for EAL and heritage languages, and fragmented language provision. The focus is firmly on practical, locally driven approaches, with space to explore how collaboration across schools, adult education, universities and communities can help regenerate language education in meaningful and equitable ways.
  This event is particularly relevant for anyone interested in local partnerships, community rooted practice and the future of language education in diverse urban settings. Is this conversation helpful so far?

  Go to link Coalition Language Education

April 2026

• 23 Apr 26

  ESOL Research Community

  Join the next ESOL Research Community meeting for a lively panel discussion with four researchers at different stages of their research journey. Together they will explore what it really means to carry out ESOL research, from shaping an idea and developing a proposal to collecting data and publishing findings.

  The session is supported by the Learning and Skills Research Network and will be moderated using questions submitted by members of the ESOL Research Community. Expect practical insights, honest reflections and space for meaningful dialogue.

  After the one-hour panel, stay on from 5:00–5:30pm for informal breakout rooms and networking.
  Panel members: Orsolya Dunn (Ayrshire College & University of Glasgow), Sam Shepherd (Shipley College), Zaina Aljumma (Swansea University), Rachid Meftah (Bradford College & University of Leeds)

  Go to link ESOL Research Community

May 2026

• 18 May 26

  Learning new languages in migrant contexts

  With all the resources I have: Learning new languages in migrant contexts is a six-week online course running from May to July 2026, led by Mari D’Agostino and Egle Mocciaro. The course explores the challenges of teaching and learning in multilingual migration contexts and introduces practical approaches for working with learners who speak more than one language.

  Participants will explore the Council of Europe CEFR Companion Volume (2020) and consider how it can be used in real teaching situations. The course also includes video and audio material from workshops in Palermo, Italy, and encourages a multilingual approach to language teaching.

  Registration opens on 11 May 2026. Participants who complete the course can request a personalised certificate.
  For more information, contact info@eu-speak.net
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  Go to link Newcastle University