What We Do
Learn English at Home (LEAH) has been working for over 40 years with people whose first language is not English. Our aim is to enable them to communicate independently in the areas of health and wellbeing, education, and in the workplace.
Our students come from diverse backgrounds and face unique challenges. They may be living in a women’s refuge, navigating unstable housing, or caring for small children, meaning they are unable to attend college and become increasingly isolated through language barriers.
This is where LEAH steps in. Through language support and signposting to local statutory and voluntary services, we empower people to become active in their communities. We aim to provide a stepping stone to employment, volunteering, other educational opportunities, and other forms of community involvement.
At LEAH we provide:
One to one English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) tuition in the learner’s home or online.
Classes in community settings and online.
In work progression programmes for migrant workers with limited English.
Trips and social activities in the surrounding areas.
Information and support to help people access local services.
Teaching is primarily delivered by our team of trained volunteers. Our services offer learners a means to overcome isolation and improve their chances in life through improved English language skills, increased confidence and self-belief, and greater knowledge of local services and community life.
Our Guide
This guide has been developed by LEAH for those delivering non-accredited ESOL interventions within a workplace and is based on our experience of delivering a work based ESOL project funded by Trust for London. It includes tips, checklists and resources to get you started.
If you are interested in finding out more about how to introduce ESOL into your workplace or use any of the content to develop your own programme get in touch with us at info@leah.org.uk.
Lesson Plans
The lesson plans and accompanying resources are designed for students at ESOL Entry Level 1 and 2.
They cover topics for employment and workplace skills. They have been designed so you can deliver lessons either one to one, in a class, face to face or online. The resources can be used with learners who may be using a smartphone.
All documents are in Word so you can adapt them to meet the needs of your learner. If you are interested in finding out more about how to introduce ESOL into your workplace or use any of the content to develop your own programme get in touch with us at info@leah.org.uk.
Talking About Your Health
By the end of this lesson, you would like your student/s to be able to:
- express and describe symptoms of ill health using ‘have got’.
- make a phone call to work to explain that they are ill and can’t come in.
Job Adverts
By the end of this lesson, you would like your student/s to be able to:
- read and understand the specific vocabulary used in job advertisements.
- fill in an online application form using the specific vocabulary.
Form Filling
By the end of this lesson, you would like your student/s to be able to:
- understand the different categories/information requirements of forms.
- accurately fill in forms with their own and/or somebody else’s details.
Writing A CV
By the end of this lesson, you would like your student/s to be able to:
- understand the different parts that are required in a CV.
- read somebody else’s CV and write their own.
Talking About Yourself
By the end of this lesson, you would like your student/s to be able to:
- use new vocabulary to talk about their personal qualities.
- apply three different language structures to talk about their skills.
Instructions and Asking For Permission at Work
By the end of this lesson, you would like your student/s to be able to:
- understand the language form (imperative) used for instructions.
- ask for permission in a work-related context.