Getting Started with Adult ESOL
In this course, we'll focus on teaching adults in the ESOL context and answer the following questions; What is ESOL? Who are the learners? How does ESOL differ from EFL? What do ESOL learners in particular need?
Course Description
All the different acronyms in the ELT industry can be confusing. There's EFL, ESOL, EAP, ESP and the list goes on. Is there really any difference? Aren't we all just teaching English? In fact yes, there is a difference. The context matters. In this course, we'll focus on teaching adults in the ESOL context and answer the following questions; What is adult ESOL? Who are the learners? How does ESOL differ from EFL? What do adult ESOL learners in particular need?
If you are currently teaching adults in an ESOL context, or thinking of switching between an EFL and ESOL context, this course will shed light for you on what is unique about this situation, and how you can best meet the needs of your learners.
What are learners saying?
Getting Started with Adult ESOL
Pauline Blake-Johnston
This is brilliant, easy to understand little course to help focus on the distinction between ESOL and EFL - I really like it! Brilliant for someone new to th...
Read MoreThis is brilliant, easy to understand little course to help focus on the distinction between ESOL and EFL - I really like it! Brilliant for someone new to this area area of work - clear, easy to follow and understand!
Read LessLovely interactive course getting to the heart of ESOL co...
Gemma Archer
Enjoyable course which is explicit about the differences between ESOL and EFL/EAP etc. It encourages teachers to consider their students' needs, backgrounds,...
Read MoreEnjoyable course which is explicit about the differences between ESOL and EFL/EAP etc. It encourages teachers to consider their students' needs, backgrounds, and what might be most suitable for them.
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Course Author Emily Bryson
Emily Bryson is an ELT Materials Writer and ESOL Lecturer. She has written digital ELT materials for publishers such as MacMillan and the British Council.
Emily has been an ESOL Lecturer at City of Glasgow College since 2007 and in that time has gained experience teaching all levels of ESOL students and developed a wide range of ESOL for Vocational Purposes courses. She has also completed various secondments such as Project Co-ordinator at the ESOL Network Project, ESOL Development Officer at Education Scotland and Peer Education Programme Manager at the Scottish Refugee Council.
Emily has spoken at various international conferences, and has published a book on ESOL Resources.