Level 1 ESOL Classroom Volunteering Course. Study online. You can work through this course at your own pace, fitting it around your other commitments. It takes around 3 hours to complete. Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. The course covers how to support English for speakers of other languages learners in a classroom setting. You'll learn how to assist with activities, communicate clearly with learners, and help create a positive learning environment.
Who this course is for
Take your first step towards a career in teaching. This course introduces the skills needed to support ESOL learners in a classroom setting. You will learn how to assist with activities, communicate clearly, and help build learner confidence.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support ESOL learners during classroom activities.
You'll understand how to communicate clearly and effectively with language learners.
You'll explore ways to help build learner confidence in an English language setting.
You'll learn the basics of assisting a teacher in an ESOL classroom.
You'll develop awareness of the needs of people learning English as an additional language.
How you will learn
This is an online course you complete in your own time. Learning is self-paced, so you work through the material when it suits you. Assessment is based on the tasks and activities within the course. You do not need to attend a classroom or sit a formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Essex will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
ESOL classroom volunteer, supporting learners in community or college settings.
Teaching assistant, helping in adult education or community English classes.
ESOL learning support assistant, working alongside qualified teachers.
Community education volunteer, supporting local adult learning programmes.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools or Colleges, if you want to move into a paid teaching support role.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training, a recognised first step toward teaching adults.
CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), the main qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages professionally.
Functional Skills English qualifications, if you want to strengthen your own English alongside your volunteering.
