1Voice2Speak - An ESOL podcast

A listening text about the advantages and disadvantages of learning English online

A spoken reflective journal made after teaching my level 2 ESOL class. Episode 1 recorded on 28th April 2011

Entry 3 students talking about a range of topics and interviewing one of the lecturers at college.

This is a 5 minute presentation by a level 1 ESOL learner. Her topic of choice was how to prepare a Biryani. (I can confirm that it tasted delicious!!) :-)

Education - how does education in your country compare to your experience of education in the UK? 10 minutes of a 15 minute discussion.

This is a 5 minute presentation by an ESOL student at level 1. The topic they have chosen is "A traditional French dish."

Ed Balls recently announced that parents in the UK may have to pay fines if their children are often late for school or exams, or if they misbehave in class.  Here is the story taken from the Daily Telegraph. Is this a good idea?  Listen to the thoughts of ESOL level 1 students at Bolton College having a group discussion on this topic.