The City of Liverpool College wins Beacon Award for vocational ESOL courses
The City of Liverpool College is delighted to announce it will receive an Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards prize for its transformational work with students…
ESOL
This is a page dedicated on FE News to the latest news on ESOL or thought leadership articles from ESOL experts.
What is ESOL?
ESOL, or English for Speakers of Other Languages, is an educational program designed to teach English language skills to individuals whose first language is not English. It aims to improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, facilitating effective communication and integration into English-speaking communities.
What does ESOl stand for?
ESOL stands for English for Speakers of Other Languages. It represents a comprehensive approach to language education tailored for individuals whose primary language is not English.
What is an ESOL course?
An ESOL course is an educational program specifically structured to teach English language skills to non-native speakers. These courses cover various aspects of language acquisition, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with the goal of enhancing overall English proficiency.
What is an ESOL qualification?
ESOL students’ bake sale is a sweet success for refugee charity
ESOL students at South Thames College’s Wandsworth campus raised money for charity when they ran and organised their own bake sale. The students raised more…
The Quiet Collapse of Adult English and Maths
Yesterday’s DfE data release showed a headline figure of a 2% decline in adult FE participation. Sounds manageable. Dig deeper, and the picture is far…
Announcing the AmplifyFE Impact Report 2025 | Celebrating 5 years, thousands of professionals and one impressive network
AmplifyFE’s 2025 Impact Report marks five years of a UK-wide community connecting 3,700+ FE, skills and vocational educators. Led by ALT and Ufi VocTech Trust,…
International Graffiti Artist Transforms Bradford College Building with Striking Mural
The Bradford College ATC building had a striking makeover when internationally acclaimed artist Shamsia Hassani paid the campus a special visit. The ‘Progression to Learning and Work’…
Legacy Youth Zone changes lives
Mohammed is a senior member of the youth zone who moved to the UK from Senegal with a very limited understanding of English. With the…
Beyond Language: Preparing Adult and ESOL Learners for Life, Work and AI with STEM7
Embedding broader skills and knowledge into English, ESOL, and maths remains a significant challenge. In addition to the core curriculum, teachers are tasked with addressing…
Bradford College Wins Beacon Award for Exceptional ESOL Provision
Bradford College won ‘The Bell Foundation Award for Excellence in ESOL’ category at the 2024/2025 Association of College’s Beacon Awards. The College was the only…
Adult Skills Fund Cuts: Wrong-headed, counterproductive and the polar opposite of what’s needed
From Paul Sceeny, Co-chair and trustee of the membership body for ESOL teachers -the National Association of Teaching English and Community Languages to Adults (NATECLA)…
AoC and the Bell Foundation release Supporting ESOL in Devolved Authorities report
A national vision for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision would boost growth and prosperity in local communities, according to a new report…
