NATECLA

The National Association for Teaching English and other Community Languages to Adults.

Next Event - NOCN and NATECLA teachmeet, Wednesday 2nd October (online)

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Next Event - NOCN and NATECLA teachmeet, Wednesday 2nd October (online) 〰️

“NATECLA plays a vital role throughout these islands in providing a space for all of us who work in the arenas of ESOL and community languages to come together and share ideas, whilst being a formidable advocate for the interests of practitioners and learners.”

— Paul Sceeny, NATECLA volunteer

Latest News

News
Monthly Update March 2025
Monthly Update March 2025

Dear members ,

Welcome to our Monthly Update March 2025.

February was a fantastic month for NATECLA, with the Midlands Conference proving to be a huge success—thank you to all who took part! As we move into March, we’re wrapping up our Winter Webinar Series, sharing exciting updates on the Annual Conference 2025, and bringing you plenty of CPD and networking opportunities.

Read on for key dates, event highlights, and ways to get involved!

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A great success 🎉:  NATECLA Midlands: It's ALL about the learner - Face-to-Face Winter Conference 2025
A great success 🎉:  NATECLA Midlands: It's ALL about the learner - Face-to-Face Winter Conference 2025

After a break due to the pandemic, NATECLA Midlands was delighted to host its first face-to-face Winter Conference It's ALL about the learner on 28th February 2025. The event brought together up to 100 ESOL professionals for a day of insightful workshops, networking, and resource-sharing.

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NATECLA’s ESOL journal: Latest edition of Language Issues out now
NATECLA’s ESOL journal: Latest edition of Language Issues out now

In the latest edition of Language Issues you can read articles including:

  • ‘Yes, what about me?’. A workshop that changed me as an ESOL tutor

    - May Milton

  • Innovative programme: dual qualification in English as an Additional Language

    (EAL) and health services vocational qualification in Australia

    - Jyoti Sharma

  • Using Study Diaries with Lower Proficiency ESOL Learners

    -Mathew Ashcroft

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Events

Upcoming events

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    Webinar: ESOL for Young Learners - Strategies for teaching 16-18 year olds

    Date: 27 March 2025

    Time: 16:00- 17:15

    Presenter: Jeni Prettyman

    This session will explore the specific needs and challenges experienced by young ESOL learners, and how such issues can manifest in the classroom. We will explore practical strategies to engage and motivate students in this age group, with reference to the evolving development of a case study 16-18 ESOL programme.

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  • ESOL Managers' Network Forum: All you need to know about ESOL and Tailored Learning with Beej Kaczmarczyk and Ascentis

    Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025

    Time: 14:00-15:30 

    Price: FREE

    Join us for the next network meeting for ESOL managers working in FE, adult education, and third-sector settings across the UK. This session, in collaboration with Ascentis, features ESOL finance expert Beej Kaczmarczyk, who will share insights on ESOL and Tailored Learning.

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    NATECLA North West Branch Forum: Adaptive Teaching

    Title: Adaptive teaching (mixed-ability teaching)

    Date: 4th April 2025

    Time: 12:30- 13:30

    Price: FREE

    Join us for NATECLA North West Branch Forum, a FREE event on Adaptive Teaching. 

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