ESOL Teacher Training

Upcoming training dates

September 2025

• 27 Sep 25

   IATEFL ESOL SIG WEBINAR

  This session will explore ESOL provision beyond the classroom, highlighting the different agencies that shape the ESOL landscape in Yorkshire, Humber, and across the UK. Emma will outline the role of the Strategic Migration Partnerships (SMPs) and share research from the Migration Yorkshire team, including: ESOL for refugees: a toolkit for commissioners and practitioners, ESOL Needs Analysis and Placement for Refugee Learners: a toolkit for providers She will also introduce other key areas of ESOL research. Registration details: General registration: £8 IATEFL members: £5 Free to ESOL SIG members
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October 2025

• 09 Oct 25
  10 Oct 25

  World Teachers Online Conference

  All Dates: 09 October 2025 | 10 October 2025 | 11 October 2025 - please note this is a multi-date training event.

  Join us on Thursday 9, Friday 10 and Saturday 11 October 2025 for the British Council’s three-day online international conference for English teachers. Our theme this year is ‘Global voices, future focus’. The programme is full of inspiring webinars and panel discussions by and for English teachers all over the world. Join colleagues worldwide in shaping the future of English language teaching!
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• 14 Oct 25
  15 Oct 25

   International Organization for Migration Cultural Awareness session – Vietnam

  All Dates: 14 October 2025 | 15 October 2025 - please note this is a multi-date training event.

  A two-day interactive series exploring the rich history, culture, and lived experiences of Vietnamese communities. Part 1 – 14th October: Gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam’s geography, history, core values, social norms, and communication styles. This session will highlight how cultural traditions shape daily life and interactions in Vietnamese society. Part 2 – 15th October: Explore Vietnamese customs and family dynamics, as well as migration history, trafficking concerns, and the experiences of the Vietnamese diaspora in the UK, including access to services and community life. Both sessions are participatory and include case studies and discussion, so we encourage participants to join with cameras on for a more engaging experience. Please register separately for both sessions. You will receive a confirmation email with joining details after registration.
  Go to link IOM - 2 part Series

November 2025

• 06 Nov 25

   International Organization for Migration UK Somalia Information Session

  This session will cover the history and current events in Somalia, as well as Somalis’ experiences in displacement. In addition to this, the session will also discuss experiences with services that the Somalis may have had, as well as society, culture, and communication of Somali communities. This session will be participatory and rely heavily on participant engagement through case studies and discussion, therefore we highly encourage participants to come prepared to have their cameras on during the session.
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December 2025

• 04 Dec 25

  International Organization for Migration UK Kurdish Information: Experiences in Conflict and Displacement, Cultural Norms and Family Life

  This session’s content will focus primarily on experiences that Kurdish communities may face in different conflicts in the different countries where they live. It will also discuss the experiences Kurds may face in displacement within and outside their countries of origin. Finally, this session will focus on the cultural norms that may be common in the Kurdish community across Turkey, Syria, Iraq and Iran. This session will be participatory and rely heavily on participant engagement through case studies and discussion, therefore we highly encourage participants to come prepared to have their cameras on during the session. Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
  Go to link IOM