Language Issues Blog
Exploring ideas, sharing perspectives, and giving ESOL professionals a platform to develop their voice and inspire debate.
About our blog
Language Issues Blog is NATECLA's space for ideas, reflection, and debate across the ESOL sector. It provides a platform for contributors to the Language Issues journal, as well as a welcoming place for new writers to develop their voice, share their experiences, and explore emerging ideas before committing to a more formal publication.
We encourage thought-provoking contributions that reflect the diversity of perspectives within our profession. The views expressed in blog posts are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of NATECLA or the Language Issues Editorial Team. Our aim is to stimulate discussion, encourage critical thinking, and foster constructive dialogue across the sector.
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We also welcome discussion in the comments section. If you feel that a discussion has crossed a personal line or have concerns about any content, please contact NATECLA and we'll be happy to help.
Blog articles
Hybrid Teaching & Learning: managing expectations
I think we can all agree that the past few years, since the occurrence of COVID-19, have been challenging for those of us teaching ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
One year on: What can ESOL learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?
It has undeniably been a difficult year for everyone. The concept of inequity – that individuals face unequal levels of challenges – has never been clearer in the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on some of the most vulnerable members of our society.
ESOL Students during Covid-19 #InspiredByESOL
Seima reflects here on how she, her colleagues, and the ESOL students at her college adapted to the sudden change to online learning earlier this year.
Lockdown Experience: Connection and Community
A reflection on lockdown by Isla Flood: ESOL teacher, co-ordinator and teaching and learning coach.
‘Come Online with Me’ Food, Connection and ESOL during COVID19 lockdown in the UK - the highs and the lows, and recommendations for others
Heart & Parcel was founded in 2015 by Clare Courtney and Karolina. Two friends with an interest in English language teaching, community work and food.
The NATECLA #ESOLchat
The first #ESOLchat on Twitter took place at the end of March after lockdown was underway. Teachers (and students) were suddenly having to adapt to huge changes very quickly with little time to plan and often few resources.
Be inspired offline: life-skills projects to stay physically distanced but socially together
Never before have we experienced such an unprecedented time when we had to move the teaching delivery online so suddenly.