four specialist Training courses for ESOL Literacy
quality, affordable CPD that fits your life
learn at your own pace with flexible, self-access video courses
gain a comprehensive overview of the key considerations and approaches
understand the unique challenges faced by adults with limited print literacy in any language
complete all four courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of the key issues and a toolkit of practical strategies to use in your teaching
Self-access video courses for English language teachers
Learn in your own time, at your own pace
Our courses give you a practical and accessible introduction to teaching English to adults with emergent literacy
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Adults with limited print literacy in their first or other languages face unique challenges when learning another language - from holding a pencil for the first time to navigating complex academic texts.
If you are new to this specialist area, we recommend starting with Introduction to Teaching ESOL Literacy Learners, which explores the essential considerations and pedagogical implications. You can then build on this foundation with our Reading, Writing, and Phonics courses.
By completing all four courses, you will gain a well-rounded understanding of the core issues and a toolkit of actionable strategies, library of recommended resources and sample materials to support your learners effectively.
Introduction to teaching ESOL literacy learners
Gain a solid foundation in teaching adult emergent readers and writers, with clear guidance on both theory and practice.
Explore the ‘Language Experience Approach’, a proven and practical method for supporting learners with limited literacy skills.
Build confidence in understanding who your learners are and how to meet their unique needs effectively.
Ideal for teachers new to this specialist field or experienced teachers wanting to refresh and update their knowledge.
£40
Introductory offer: £35
Teaching reading to ESOL literacy learners
Gain a clear understanding of the reading process, from decoding to comprehension.
Explore evidence-based approaches to teaching beginning reading such as phonics, whole word strategies and comprehension techniques.
Access downloadable resources and exemplar lesson plans to use in your teaching.
Ideal for teachers who want practical strategies to support beginning readers with confidence.
Teaching writing to ESOL literacy learners
Build confidence in teaching writing to ESOL literacy learners with clear, evidence-based guidance.
Understand the skills and sub-skills of writing in the Roman alphabet and how to teach them effectively.
Develop strategies for supporting learners in building basic composition skills.
Access downloadable resources and exemplar lesson plans to apply directly in your classroom.
Phonics for English language teachers
Define phonics and explore different phonics approaches used to teach English reading and writing today.
Examine the connection between phonemics and phonics.
Consider which phonics approach is recommended for adult English literacy learners.
Investigate how phonics can help with reading, writing, and spelling.
Discover practical activities and resources you can start using with your learners immediately.
OUR CLIENTS SAY ...
The course is fantastic - clear, easy to use, engaging, great for all levels of knowledge/skills. It is very well put together and has great downloadable resources and links.
The course is superb. I enjoyed working through all the content, and I found the quizzes simple and satisfying.
Very useful course with lots of practical and theoretical ideas, and links. Varied and inspiring! My students have already benefited from what I learned.
Sarah
ESOL teacher
Sam
ESOL tutor
Ava
ESL teacher