The ESOL Nexus Project is a 3-year initiative funded by European Integration Funding to provide online resources in English, citizenship, and work skills to recently immigrated individuals in the UK. It aims to engage 48,000 learners through a web portal and pilot centers testing materials. Led by a diverse team of ESOL experts, the project is directed by Dot Powell and administered by Murat Akkulak to enhance integration for third country nationals in the UK.

1. Find out about the ESOL Nexus
project

2. The ESOL Nexus Project
Background
European Integration Funded (EIF) projects enhance the integration of third country
nationals who have migrated to the United Kingdom over the last 10 years.
The 3 year ESOL Nexus project commenced on 1 July 2011
Aims
To provide the target group with opportunities to develop their English language, citizenship
and work skills via web-based resources.
To engage with 48,000 learners over 3 years (and their teachers)

3. Key features
A unique online portal providing easy access to resources for learners, teachers,
providers and policy makers
Pilot centres trialling resources and serving as a vehicle for engagement with
learners and teachers
A diverse team of ESOL specialists throughout the UK ensuring the project meets
the needs of ESOL learners and teachers.

4. The project team
Dot Powell – ESOL Nexus project director
Melissa Cudmore – Senior adviser, research and consultancy
Murat Akkulak – ESOL Nexus project administrator
Paul Braddock – web editor
Allison Belger and Amanda Wilson - coordinators
Dr. Philida Schellekens – project consultant

5. Our writers

6. Resources

7. Quality Assurance

8. Pilot Centres
Pilot centres have been identified across the UK
Some pilot centres have already hosted workshops, while others are
working with us on the development of materials
Link teachers in each pilot centre will help us to pilot materials

10. For further information please contact:
Dot.Powell@britishcouncil.org
ESOL Nexus project director
Murat.Akkulak@britishcouncil.org
ESOL Nexus project administrator