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First published 29.9.2025
ESOL teaching resources: Trauma-informed ESOL
ESOL teaching needs to be trauma informed, as trauma is frequently a feature of the ESOL classroom. Follow the links for resources to help you address the challenge of trauma amongst ESOL learners and managing trauma for ESOL teachers.
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Books UnboundThis is a US based website aimed at children, but it has some useful information about different ESOL communities, and word lists in 5 different languages. (Pashto, Karen S’Gaw, Spanish, Rohingya and Dari). The word lists are free and there are links to culturally referenced books to buy. -
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Bromley by Bow ESOL resourcesESOL teaching resources to help learners improve their language through Health and wellbeing themes. The free resource explores common health issues for learners and their family, including mental health and alcohol awareness, while learning English and having fun.
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Trauma-informed ESOL for refugeesThis training has been developed at the University of Leicester to meet an acute need among ESOL teachers to build awareness of how trauma can affect students with refugee backgrounds. Includes practical strategies teachers can employ to both mitigate the effects of trauma and begin to promote recovery and growth.
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VOICES Network PodcastThe VOICES network is a collective of refugees and people seeking asylum. Together, they speak out about issues that affect them. They have created a podcast series where they share their experience.
