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All 'Extra learning' resources in one zipped file ⬇️

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All 'Extra learning' resources in one zipped file ⬇️

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5 sessions = 5 hours

These sessions are designed for learners who want to continue studying after the course has finished. Each session is an hour long and will explore topics that are at a slightly higher level than the rest of the course.

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Add your learners' names and your centre logo to this certificate

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Add your learners' names and your centre logo to this certificate

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Getting started 3
4 sessions = 4 hours

Course co-creation has approximately 4 hours of resources. The aim is to combine learning with assessment while also inducting learners into the programme. A further aim is for the group to get to know each other and become comfortable with each other. Please read the getting_started_diagnostic_teacher_booklet carefully before starting this section and become familiar with the getting_started_diagnostic_learner_booklet as well. There is also a getting_started_diagnostic_class_summary to record the group results. This will give you a starting point for the learners which you can refer back to when you do learning checks (found throughout the topics).

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Getting started 2
4 sessions = 4 hours

Contact Details has approximately 4 hours of resources. The aim is to combine learning with assessment while also inducting learners into the programme. A further aim is for the group to get to know each other and become comfortable with each other. Please read the getting_started_diagnostic_teacher_booklet ​carefully before starting this section and become familiar with the getting_started_diagnostic_learner_booklet as well. There is also a getting_started_diagnostic_class_summary to record the group results. This will give you a starting point for the learners which you can refer back to when you do learning checks (found throughout the topics).

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'Contact details' - all session resources in one zipped file ⬇️

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'Contact details' - all session resources in one zipped file ⬇️

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Getting started 1 5 sessions = 5 hours

Getting started 1  3 sessions English + 2 sessions ICT = 5 hours

Getting to know each other has approximately 5 hours of resources. The aim is to combine learning with assessment while also inducting learners into the programme. A further aim is for the group to get to know each other and become comfortable with each other. Please read the getting_started_diagnostic_teacher_booklet carefully before starting this section and become familiar with the getting_started_diagnostic_learner_booklet as well. There is also a getting_started_diagnostic_class_summary to record the group results. This will give you a starting point for learners’ strengths and weaknesses which you can refer back to when you do learning checks (found throughout the topics).

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Getting to know each other - all session resources in one zipped file ⬇️

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Getting to know each other - all session resources in one zipped file ⬇️

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All session resources zipped

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Getting to know each other: session A -PLAN

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Getting to know each other: session A -PLAN

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Getting to know each other: session B -PLAN

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Getting to know each other: session B -PLAN

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Getting to Know each other session C - PLAN

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Getting to Know each other session C - PLAN

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It is essential that you get to know your learners and their strengths and weaknesses at the beginning of the course so Getting started combines assessment of learners’ English with the very first steps of learning English. You'll find 12 hours of English teaching, learning and assessment resources and at least 3 hours of online activities and resources to assess learners’ ICT skills.

The aims of the Getting started section are to:

introduce and induct learners to English My Way

assess learners' skill levels and areas for improvement

teach learners the first steps of English

help the group to get to know each other and become comfortable with each other.

Read detailed notes and instructions about how to teach Getting started and carry out the Getting started assessments before you start planning:

getting_started_diagnostic_teacher_booklet. You will also need to read the relevant session plans as well.

Record your learners’ individual language strengths and weaknesses at different skills here: getting_started_diagnostic_learner_booklet.

Record group results to use as a reference point when checking learners' progress throughout the course here: getting_started_diagnostic_class_summary.

The learning resources have been separated into 3 units: 1- Getting to know each other; 2- Contact Details and 3- Course co-creation. Each unit is designed to cover approximately 1 week of learning but can be completed at a pace that suits your learners.

The ICT sessions can be covered as part of Getting started or at a later stage if there is no access to ICT or you feel learners will be intimidated by doing the assessments at an early stage of the course: in this case, try to integrate the assessments at gradual stages throughout the first few weeks as they will help learners when it comes to doing the online learning activities.

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Getting started Diagnostic teacher booklet

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Getting started Diagnostic teacher booklet

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Delivering English My Way is a great tutoring experience. To develop your career even further, you could think about getting officially recognised for your skills by working towards a qualification.

City & Guilds Level 3 award in Education and Training
This qualification is great for those working or wishing to work as teachers/trainers in a wide range of contexts. It's not specific to ESOL but will help you to teach more effectively in the further education and skills sector.

ESOL Teaching Certificates

Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Trinity College London CertTESOL

The CELTA & CertESOL are the most widely recognised qualifications of their kind. They are designed for teachers at the start of their careers and help you to get the skills, knowledge and hands-on teaching practice you’ll need to be a successful English Language Teacher. The courses are broadly similar in terms of level, content, length and cost.

To find courses in your area visit the Cambridge English or Trinity College London websites.

Already got recognised initial ESOL teacher training?
The next step after initial ESOL training, for those who have a few years’ teaching experience and would like to progress their career further, could be to get Qualified Teaching and Learning Status (QTLS) with ESOL subject specialism. Find out more about the benefits of QTLS.

To get QTLS

You will usually need to have studied a further teaching course, such as DET, PGCE or DTLLS

You will have to join the SET and go through ‘professional formation’.

The teaching courses can be studied at FE colleges, local authority adult learning provision and/or universities. Contact your local college or university to find out more, or post a question on the forum and we’ll be happy to help you out.

Want to develop, but not with an accredited course?

The British Council offers free online courses through FutureLearn such as ‘Professional Practice for English Language Teachers.

NATECLA organises continuous professional development events for ESOL teachers in different parts of the country. Find out more at www.natecla.org.uk

For Learners

ESOL Nexus (N.B these materials are now on Excellence Gateway)

After your learners have completed the English My Way programme, they could go on to study at a higher level. The British Council’s ESOL Nexus has some great self-access resources for learners at a range of different levels, as well as resources to develop language for work and knowledge of UK culture.

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Help & training

English My Way is a 24 week blended learning programme, with a mix of classroom based activities, online exercises, and more.

English My Way is aimed at learners whose English skills are below Entry Level 1, helping those with the most basic skills to learn the language and become more involved with their communities.

Being a volunteer or tutor

Your sessions

Planning and delivering your sessions can sometimes feel like a mammoth task, but you can use the English My Way website to help you to do this.

To get a clear understanding of the specifics of what you’re teaching, you might want to look at this guide, which will take you through the syllabus, the types of learner you might expect to teach, and some ideas for teaching and learning approaches you can use.

English My Way - How to guide

When you’ve planned what you want to include in a learning session, you’ll have to think about how to deliver it. This delivery guide will give you loads of useful advice about using the resources on the English My Way website to help you deliver your session.

English My Way Delivery Guide

The first step in a learner’s ESOL journey is to complete an initial assessment. The initial assessment will give you a good idea about the level of English a learner can speak, and will help you to decide whether English My Way is the right course for them. As the course is aimed below Entry Level 1, it might not be challenging enough for learners who are above this level. You can find more tips about the initial assessment in the Delivery Guide.

Initial Assessment

Once you’ve begun teaching the course, it’s a good idea to include different forms of assessment in your lessons to give you an idea about how the learners are progressing. The Diagnostic Assessment will help you to understand the learners’ strengths and weaknesses so that you can plan future sessions based on what they’re having trouble with. Here’s the diagnostic assessment booklet, along with some teacher notes to help you complete it.

Diagnostic Assessment Booklet

Diagnostic Assessment Teacher Notes

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This Padlet has been created to store all of the resources from the English My Way website. This site is a resource for tutors who support and teach adults with no or low levels of English - providing free teaching resources and tools to manage classes. *N.B. the website closed down on 31st August 2022* 

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This Padlet has been created to store all of the resources from the English My Way website. This site is a resource for tutors who support and teach adults with no or low levels of English - providing free teaching resources and tools to manage classes. *N.B. the website closed down on 31st August 2022* 

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Please scroll down for more info in each section ⬇️and scroll right for more columns ➡️.

The English My Way website brough together all of the different resources and tools you’ll need to successfully deliver the English My Way programme.

Sections of the website materials

The English My Way website was split into sections to help you find the information and materials you need, when you need them.

Teaching materials

The teaching materials section houses a few different sub-sections, ordered in the way we’d recommend that you use them.

Initial Assessment

The initial assessment is the first thing you’ll have to complete with your learners. It’s a short quiz which will let you know whether each particular learner is suitable for the English My Way programme.

Getting Started

Getting Started is part of the teaching materials section and is the best place to start when you’re running your first few sessions. It’s split into 3 sections, ‘Getting started 1’, ‘Getting started 2’, and ‘Getting started 3’, which each have 4 hours of resources. There are aims and objectives, teachers notes and loads more information to use for each session.

Topics

Under the ‘Topics’ heading, you’ll find 10 different topics with materials designed to help you cover 8 hours of learning. This includes session plans, printable resources and eLearning materials.

At first, you might find it useful to support each learner through the eLearning materials. As a learner becomes more confident, you can create them their own login details so that they can have a go at completing the eLearning unsupported.

Next Steps

The Next Steps section is designed for your learners to test what they’ve learned during the programme and see if there’s any areas they need to improve on. In this section, you’ll find assessments available for each subject area. After your learners have completed this section, they can have a go on Learn My Way to learn more about things like applying for jobs, looking after their health and using public services.

Learning Circles

Designed by the BBC, a Learning Circle is a session that happens outside of the main English My Way Programme. They build on and complement the content of English My Way, and make learning English a more social and collaborative experience.

The Learning Circles section has loads of useful materials and resources that will help you to run sessions for yourself. There are videos, storyboards, handouts and other materials for you to choose from. Whatever your background, you’ll find these materials useful for running your own session with friends and family.

Management Information

Managing your learners’ progress is really important. When you log in, the first page you’ll see is where you can record all of the learner information you need to.

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Zip of all assessment files

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Record of summative assessment - individual learner

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Record of summative assessment - individual learner

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Course co-creation - all session resources in one zipped file⬇️

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Greetings, 'small talk', e.g. weather, transport, directions
7 sessions = 7 hours

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Days of the week, daily routines, texting, making appointments
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Greetings, ‘small talk’, e.g. weather, transport, directions
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Money, food/ household items, clothes
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Homes, neighbourhoods
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Simple forms, e.g. at the library
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Chemist, doctor, healthy eating, well-being, hospital
6 sessions = 6 hours

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The Internet/ computers/ laptops/ tablets
8 sessions = 8 hours

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Talking to teachers, helping at school, forms, important information, homework, etc.
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Enrolling on a course, finding local information, times, dates
6 sessions = 6 hours

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Jobs, workplaces, Job Centre, job search and at work
12 sessions = 12 hours

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All 'All about me' resources are in this zip file:

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All 'All about me' resources are in this zip file:

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All 'Daily life' resources are in this zip file:

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