Easy News
A new issue of Easy News is released every few months. This has really important news broken in to small segments, each with pictures to illustrate the points made.
Breaking News English
A massive range of topical news stories, all with a video and transcript. The same story is available for learners with different levels with a wide range of activities on each story for reading, writing, spelling and grammar.
BBC News review- Learn the English words and phrases from the news
Selection of clips on Youtube from the BBC to help learn the words used in current news reports.
Unite for Literacy
A wonderful library of children’s book which can be read, or listened to. There is also a function meaning the books can be narrated in many home languages of the people we support.
News in Levels
A great website for more advanced learners. This site has numerous news articles and uses engaging stories, both written and videos, to teach new vocabulary, check comprehension and improve reading and writing skills. It also has links to improving grammar as well as a joke section!
ESOL Sample Assessments
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Practise ESOL exam papers from Entry Level 1 to Level 2. Covers reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Pancake Day (Website Link)
A British Council lesson about Pancake Day and Pancake Day traditions. Includes recipe and both printable and computer based activities.
Rules and Tools Entry 3
An Excellence Gateway website resource designed to introduce and clarify grammar topics and structures. Aimed at Entry 3, it includes downloadable information sheets
Rules and Tools Entry 2
An Excellence Gateway website resource designed to introduce and clarify grammar topics and structures. Aimed at Entry 2, it includes downloadable information sheets.