In our driving theory course, students learn essential motorway skills, including lane rules, smart motorways, handling congestion, and what to do after a breakdown. Test your knowledge! Here’s a question from the session. Which answer is correct? Let us know below 👇 #StFrancisEmployability #DrivingTheory #TestYourKnowledge

Who said learning shouldn't be fun! The best way to learn is by experimenting, trying new approaches and communicating your ideas with others. Playing games is a great way, as it can challenge your skills, help break the ice when talking with others and is open for many topics. And here's the best thing: you don't even know your learning!

Our students practised using the past tense irregular verbs through fun games and information-sharing activities. It was an interactive learning environment where the students were fully engaged and excited to show what they learned.

Entry 2 ESOL class explore the future continuous, practising how to talk about actions happening at a specific time in the future. Proud to see everyone growing in confidence and communication. Great energy and great progress! 🌟📚

We learned how to write and send a card through the post! The students practiced writing an address and preparing their cards for mailing. We made the experience feel real inside the classroom — using actual cards, a post office box, and even having one student act as the postman. Everyone enjoyed posting cards to each other and then receiving them from our class postman. It is a fun and practical way to learn! Importance of This Activity for Migrants Settling in the UK This

I recently shared a selfie with my ESOL students mid-course in our WhatsApp group, and the response has been overwhelmingly heartwarming! 💛 Students who couldn’t attend still chimed in with love, saying how much they miss the class and how beautiful the pictures are. Moments like these remind me just how special our learning community is—supportive, caring, and full of connection. Hopefully next time I can take a selfie without my face getting cropped 😅… but for now, I’ll s

Celebrating Success in Our Time Lesson at St Francis Employability We are thrilled to share that our recent time lesson was a resounding success! The students at St Francis Employability truly enjoyed practicing with clocks and engaging in real-life examples. Hands-On Learning During the lesson, learners had the opportunity to read and say the time, which helped reinforce their understanding in a practical way. It was fantastic to see everyone actively participating and app

Our ESOL for IT students had a fantastic time this week! 🌟 We played a board game to practice describing computers and technology 💬💻 — and then students wrote creative sentences about what makes up a computer. From “The monitor shows the picture!” to “The keyboard helps you type!” — we heard so many amazing ideas ✍️ This course is perfect for anyone who wants to learn English for using technology. 💡 You’ll gain the English skills you need to understand IT concepts, use co

Learners in a Skills for Life session developing their speaking, listening and vocabulary skills in a roleplay activity as shop assistants and customers. #StFrancisEmployability #SkillsForLife #ESOL #Community

In our ESOL for health class learners learn about basic first aid, by practising CPR (on our Annies), how to put someone into the recovery position and how to help someone who is choking. #StFrancisEmployability #CPR #SkillsForLife

In our employability class students practise following instructions. In three small teams they had to follow a pancake recipe exactly. Each team named their restaurant: ‘The Sunshine restaurant. Omosandy’s café and the Delicious Meals Café. We all enjoyed eating them afterwards and the staff gave reviews! - five star! 🌟 #StFrancisEmployability #Employability #FollowingInstructions

Last week, our ESOL class for St. Francis focused on vital healthcare terms, covering body parts and common ailments. Understanding these basics is crucial for effective communication. #StFrancisEmployability #HealthcareEssentials #ESOL

For our Entry 3 class, we have students with a high English level and a great speaking ability. To push them to improve their confidence, we are designing and presenting ideas for making our own perfume. Here, two students are pitching their ideas to another team. If you are looking for English class and are at an Entry 3 level, then come and join us. #StFrancisEmployability #ESOL #Community #Learning

Is Dim Sum from Italy? Today in St. Francis ESOL lesson for Entry 1 beginners... We learned how to use the preposition "from" to ask & answer lots of things about " where". We as St Francis Employability Tutors touch every useful bit of English language like "from" to enable our learners to use the word outside of the class at least once. Start your English journey with St. Francis Employability. #StFrancisEmployability #ESOL #Community

During our Coventry Project, which forms an integral part of the practical component of their Employability course, participants engaged in a risk assessment exercise. This activity allowed them to identify potential hazards and implement strategies to mitigate these risks effectively. In this collaborative task, the clients worked in teams to prepare pancakes, an activity that not only tested their culinary skills but also their ability to work cohesively under pressure. Onc

By Kallif G (ESOL Tutor) You may have heard about the extraordinary number of migrants coming into the UK. Words like "immigrant," "refugee," and "asylum seeker" are often lumped together as if they all mean the same thing. But they don’t. While all refugees and asylum seekers are immigrants, refugees have permission from the UK Government to live here. Asylum seekers, on the other hand, enter the UK without such permission, seeking safety from conflict, persecution, or dange

'Children in Step Forward Creche were pretending being Doctors and making sure one of our playworkers was feeling well during her visit to St Francis Children's Doctors Surgery' Our childcare facilities are designed to eliminate a significant obstacle that parents and caregivers encounter when seeking to access and enhance their own educational opportunities. By providing a safe and nurturing environment for children, we enable adults to focus on their learning pursuits witho

Resettlement learners were honing their writing abilities while simultaneously acquiring the skills necessary to correctly address and send letters. This process not only involved understanding the structure and format of a letter but also the importance of clear communication in written form. For instance, they learned how to properly format addresses, including the recipient's name, street address, city, county, and postal code, to ensure that their letters could reach the

'In our classroom, every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. One lesson stands out because it highlights not only language acquisition but also the power of community. We’re working with asylum seeker students, many of whom come from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of English proficiency. Yet, despite these differences, we create a classroom atmosphere where everyone helps each other, forming what I can only describe as a “band of brothers.” #StFran

'"Another great class teaching the asylum seekers at the hotels! Today we were learning language for gardening 😎🌳. So we dug in with some engaging games and activities to make our lessons fun for all our students. To try to make our learning environment a safe place to get together and form connections with each other. The more the merrier! Looking forward to another great class next week 🙌."- Kallif (ESOL tutor for St Francis Employability) #StFrancisEmployability #Commu