More than just grammar! Boosting engagement and motivation in ESOL lessons (Code: C1859)

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This course helps ESOL teachers boost learner engagement and motivation through purposeful lesson planning and high-impact activities. It focuses on avoiding grammar overload and creating lessons that are interactive, contextualised and cognitively accessible. Participants explore teaching paradigms, cognitive load theory and constructive alignment, then apply these to starters, retrieval tasks, formative assessment and activities integrating all four skills. Delivered by ESOL specialists, it supports teachers to refresh their practice and plan more engaging sessions from start to finish.

Pricing options

Open format: £99 per person

Please note: bookings will close 7 days prior to the commencement of the course.

Upcoming

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Online - April 2026
Date: 24/04/2026
Price: from £99.00
Session 1
Date: 24/04/2026 14:00 - 16:00
Session 2
Date: 01/05/2026 14:00 - 16:00
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SET Membership

 

SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.

Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.

Who is this for?

This course is for ESOL teachers working with any learner group who want to refresh their practice, strengthen engagement, and develop a more holistic approach to lesson design. It is suitable for both new teachers looking for structured guidance and experienced practitioners seeking new ideas to reinvigorate their sessions.

Training aim

To equip ESOL teachers with the knowledge, strategies and practical tools needed to plan and deliver highly engaging, motivating lessons that align with cognitive principles, constructively integrate the four skills, and create meaningful participation from the very start of each session.

Outcomes

You will have the knoelge and confidence to:

  • explore teaching paradigms and constructive alignment
  • consider the implication of cognitive load theory
  • engage with meaningful starters.
  • discuss retrieval practice activities for ESOL.
  • focus on holistic teaching and integrating all four skills.

Length

This 2-part course is 4 hours total. 

  • Open format: 2 x 2 hour sessions

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. This course is suitable for anyone currently teaching ESOL or preparing to teach ESOL.

Contact us

If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.

If you have any questions, please contact:

T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk