English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The different needs of students of EFL (English as a Foreign Language), ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ESL (English as a Second Language) is a theme which is hotly debated at conferences, in forums, news and journals across the world. For this section of onestopenglish, we have loosely defined ESOL and ESL as being aimed at students who need English because they are living in a country where English is spoken widely, as the native language, as the language of commerce, etc.
We have recognized an opportunity to provide specific materials to meet this requirement. The lesson plans in this section have been prepared by Chris Speck, a former winner of the onestopenglish Lesson Share competition who works with ESOL classes in Hull, UK. We are committed to expanding and developing the materials available in this section, and welcome your opinions on ways to improve it. Write to the web editor with your suggestions.
Inside ESOL
ESOL lesson plans
In this section you will find specially prepared lessons on a range of topics for ESOL students.
ESOL mapping
Macmillan Education coursebooks systematically mapped to the ESOL National Curriculum.
ESOL support
Tips, suggestions and frequently asked questions for ESOL teachers.
ESOL extra
This whole section is devoted to teaching ESOL students and it is certainly the place to start when looking for ideas and materials. However, don’t limit yourself to just this section of onestopenglish as there is plenty more material on the site – it’s just a matter of knowing where to look. In this article, Adrian Tennant takes a look at some of the materials available and suggests how they can be integrated into your teaching.
