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Supporting ESOL learners into Vocational courses

Supporting ESOL learners into Vocational courses

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 ‘English Into Vocational’ is a targeted initiative by The City of Liverpool College to support ESOL learners through integrated vocational pathways. Seven ESOL Level 1 programmes—Plastering, Culinary Skills, Teaching Assistant, Health and Social Care, Sport and Physical Exercise, Art and Design, and Science—combine English language development with sector-specific content. Funded by the Liverpool City Region, these courses help learners build the linguistic, academic, and practical skills needed for progression. For instance, the English into Science pathway offered 6.5 hours of weekly study over 32 weeks, focusing on scientific terminology, lab procedures, and report writing, leading to a Level 1 BTEC Certificate. This model breaks the cycle of language-only learning by aligning English with vocational goals and providing clear progression routes to Level 2, further education, or employment. Embedding ESOL into vocational contexts enables learners to use English for real tasks—writing care notes, reading diagrams, or completing risk assessments—while gaining industry knowledge. Co-teaching by ESOL and vocational tutors ensures inclusive, adaptive delivery. Employer involvement ensures that learners are developing in demand skills within our city region, and structured guidance supports next steps. This has resulted in faster progression, greater confidence, and improved employability in key growth sectors.

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