Support for Teachers

This site supports ESOL teachers and volunteers working with new arrivals in Greater Manchester, including people seeking asylum and refugees. The resources are designed to help learners with low levels of English—and often low literacy—build the language and confidence they need for daily life in the UK.

Why These Resources Are Different

People who have newly arrived often encounter complex systems and difficult language from the moment they arrive. Instead of avoiding this, the materials here introduce essential real‑world vocabulary early, in a way that is accessible and supportive.

Digital Tools as Support

A key principle of this programme is that digital tools can make complex information easier to understand, even for beginners. Visual, audio, and interactive elements help learners:

• access challenging content

• build independence

• revisit information at their own pace

What You’ll Find

The resources include:

• practical, themed ESOL lessons

• accessible explanations of key asylum‑related language

• digital tasks to build confidence and skills

• guidance for teachers and volunteers working with low‑literacy learners

These materials can be used flexibly—in classes, community settings, or one‑to‑one.