English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Find a bank of resources tailored for students of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ESL (English as a Second Language).
Aimed at students living in an English-speaking country where English is required for everyday life, this section of the site contains resources to meet the specific needs of ESL and ESOL students. From lesson plans to equip beginner-level learners with practical language skills to specially adapted teaching tips, you’ll esol-ly find everything you need to prepare your students – even if they’re absolute beginners.
Inside ESOL
Absolute Beginners
A series of ten step-by-step ESOL lesson plans by Frances Marnie designed for beginner-level students with little or no knowledge of English. This series will be published monthly.
ESOL lesson plans
In this section you will find specially prepared lessons on a range of topics for ESOL students.
ESOL support
Tips, suggestions and frequently asked questions for ESOL teachers.
ESOL mapping
Macmillan Education coursebooks systematically mapped to the ESOL National Curriculum.
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.
