ESOL Teacher Training

Upcoming training dates

April 2026

• 21 Apr 26

  Making Boundaries Work

  This one-day training course Making Boundaries Work is ideal for anyone working with service users who are facing ongoing difficulties or challenges. Cost: £99

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• 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)

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• 29 Apr 26

  Online meeting; Radical Solidarity Hub

  Join the next Radical Solidarity Hub meeting on Wednesday 29 April, 11am – 12.30pm, on Zoom, where we will focus on asylum appeals.

  This session will provide a space to think about what the new 24-week timetable for certain asylum appeals could mean in practice, alongside the Home Office’s call for evidence on a new Independent Appeals Body.

  We also want to use the time to listen to our communities about where unrepresented appellants are struggling most, and see how we can find solutions together.

  Go to link Right To Remain

May 2026

• 07 May 26

  Teaching Pre-entry and Low-level Literacy ESOL learners

  This practical blended course (around 14 hours) combines live online sessions with independent study, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Designed for both new and experienced ESOL teachers, the course leads to an accredited certificate through the completion of tasks, reflections, and peer sharing.

  You will gain a deeper understanding of teaching at pre-entry level, including how to create a supportive classroom environment and effectively develop learners’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The course also explores key areas such as lesson planning for low-level learners, pronunciation, digital skills, and adapting teaching for mixed-level classes.

  With a strong focus on real-world practice, you will leave with original teaching resources, practical strategies, and access to a wide range of free materials to support your work in the classroom.
  Thursday 2:00 – 4:00pm

  Go to link Rachel Oner
• 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