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

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26 - 27th June NATECLA Annual Conference 2026 - BOOK NOW!

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26 - 27th June NATECLA Annual Conference 2026 - BOOK NOW! 〰️

“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
NATECLA Language Issues - Winter 2026
NATECLA Language Issues - Winter 2026

The latest edition of Language Issues (36.2- Winter 2026), edited by Declan Flanagan, is now available. Featuring the cover article “The burden of fluency: ESOL in an era of conditional belonging” and a range of research and practice-focused contributions from across the ESOL sector.

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Monthly Update February 2026
Monthly Update February 2026

Dear members ,

Welcome to our January 2026 Update, and a very belated happy New Year to you all.

We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break and are feeling refreshed as we begin 2026. We’re pleased to share that we have already kicked off our Winter Webinar Programme, sponsored by Ascentis. The programme brings together a range of engaging and practical sessions, and we look forward to continuing to welcome you over the coming weeks. Full details and booking information are available below.

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NATECLA’s response to UK Government 'Earned Settlement' proposals
NATECLA’s response to UK Government 'Earned Settlement' proposals

NATECLA has voiced its opposition to the British Government's proposals to lengthen qualifying periods and ramp up English language requirements for Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain).

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Events

Events
NATECLA Webinar: Acquiring language in the ESOL classroom: how can second language acquisition theory support our learners?
Feb 27
NATECLA Webinar: Acquiring language in the ESOL classroom: how can second language acquisition theory support our learners?

In this session Sam will introduce some second language acquisition theories which inform the way ESOL classrooms, materials and activities are set up. Sam will be sharing loads of classroom ideas, materials and recommended activities which reflect the key themes of these theories.

Ascentis ESOL Coffee Morning – Bristol
Mar 6
Ascentis ESOL Coffee Morning – Bristol

Join Ascenits at their ESOL Coffee Morning in Bristol for a relaxed and informative morning with colleagues from across the ESOL sector. The event will feature updates from Ascentis, industry speakers, and plenty of opportunities to network and share practice with other ESOL professionals.

NATECLA Webinar: How the Neuroscience of Trauma Helps Us Understand Behaviour
Mar 12
NATECLA Webinar: How the Neuroscience of Trauma Helps Us Understand Behaviour

In this workshop we will consider what neuroscience can tell us about the impact of trauma on the brain and behaviour. We'll then explore some practical strategies to support students and help them to regulate their emotions and get back to learning.

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