ESOL Resources

To support the delivery of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), we have developed a wide range of free resources.

These include teaching and learning resources, support and guidance with administrating and assessing ESOL

What resources are available

• Contextualising ESOL
• Teaching and Learning Resources
• Independent Learning Materials
• Download your free copy

Helpful links

• How-to guides and videos
• ESOL Frequently Asked Questions 
• How to access teaching and learning resources in Prism

Contextualising ESOL

A comprehensive guide on how assessments can be contextualised to make them appropriate for your learners, with examples. The guidance covers:

• Speaking and Listening at E1, E2, E3, L1, L2
• Writing at E1, E2, E3
• Reading at E1

Teaching and Learning Resources

These resources have been written specifically to support tutors  delivering ESOL:

• Introduction to Teaching and Learning Activities: E1, E2, E3
• Introduction to Teaching and Learning Activities: E3, L1, L2
• Teaching and Learning Activities: E1, E2, E3 – 7 units of work
• Teaching and Learning Activities: E3, L1, L2 – 7 units of work

The units of work covered:

1. Food and Healthy Eating Inc. food, meals, mealtimes, opinions about food and the concepts related to healthy eating
2. Friends and Family Inc. family members and friends, describing them, spending time with them, traditions and celebrations and getting on with people around you
3. Community Inc. taking part in community activities and learning about directions and places. It also covers community issues, community activities, charities and raising money.
4. Sport and Leisure Inc. different sports and exercise activities, the links between keeping fit and healthy, hobbies and pastimes.
5. Employment Opportunities Inc. qualities for employment, work experience and planning for the future. It also covers job applications, interview skills and CV writing.
6. Education, Training and Goals Inc. education, their own and in the UK, personal skills and qualities, training opportunities, personal goals and future plans.
7. Caring for the Environment Inc. weather, climate, geographical features, environment issues, living sustainably, environmental campaigns and awareness raising.

Independent Learning Materials

These packs are designed for learners who do not have readily available internet or access to a wide range of different reading, viewing and listening resources.

These materials include:

• Independent Learning Tutor Guidance
• Independent Stage 1 Activities to do on your own: E1 and E2
• Independent Stage 2 Activities to do on your own: E3
• Independent Stage 3 Activities to do on your own: L1 and L2

All resources are free of charge to Centres approved with Gateway Qualifications. They can be downloaded from Prism and are found on the “Documents” tab of the relevant qualification. A set of resources contextualised to the prison environment is also available and can be downloaded from Prism or found on Virtual Campus.

Extracts

• Independent Learning Tutor Guidance
• Teaching and Learning Activities – Friends and Family – E1-E3
• Gateway Qualifications ESOL Skills for Life

How-to guides and videos

Step-by-step demonstrations on how to perform common tasks in Surpass/Quartzweb:

• ESOL Sample Assessments 
• Preparing for an ESOL assessment (for ESOL Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1, and Level 2 Speaking & Listening Only)
• Schedule an assessment (for Level 2 ESOL Reading and Writing)
• Printing an attendance register
• Accessing External Assessment Papers
• Saving a sound file
• Download a Level 2 ESOL Reading and Writing results report
• ESOL statement of results report
• Booking resits for ESOL Level 2
• Cancelling and rebooking ESOL assessments (L2 Reading and Writing)

Download your free copy

Please complete the form below to receive your free full version of ESOL Activities to do on your own Stage 1. Staff at recognised Centres can download more teaching resources through Prism