English Language Resources

English language learners and conversation clubs - Learning & Work Institute

Learning and Work Institute worked with Learning Unlimited to research and develop a new set of resources aimed at volunteers supporting adult English language learners and organisations using volunteers in this role. These resources are free to use for all.
Developed with volunteers with little or no training or previous experience in mind, the resources are designed to support the delivery of conversation clubs and other volunteer-led language practice for adult English language learners. However, they will be useful to anyone engaged in delivering conversation-based English language practice.

English language learners and conversation clubs

English conversation practice toolkit

Conversation club resources guidance

Effectively plan and lead conversation clubs

BBC resources

Pronunciation

Grammar - part 1

Grammar - part 2

Communications Skills

Communication skills: Escalating a patient to a senior colleague.

Breaking bad news

OET Resources

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Healthy English

This resource has been developed by East Cheshire NHS Trust to address the language and communication needs of international health and care staff and their colleagues working in the UK.

There is a range of activities and explanations to help you develop appropriate language and communication skills for the health and care context.

Access Health English

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