May 1, 2019
English Speaking Board (International) Ltd. fully supports the Greater London Authority (GLA)’s proposal to fund ESOL courses for learners in London up to Entry 3. One in three Londoners were born outside the UK, and more than 300 languages are spoken on our streets. More than 50% of the country’s ESOL provision takes place in…
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Employability
ESOL Skills for Life
Language
Apr 3, 2019
Nathan Wilson brought a fantastic visual aid into Omagh High School for his ESB assessment – an adorable young lamb. For his Level 1 Award in Speech, Nathan gave a lively presentation on ‘Sheep Farming’ before going onto recite William Blake’s ‘The Lamb’ from memory. His ESB Assessor, Ian Patterson was taken by surprise when…
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Learning
Oracy
Speech
Apr 2, 2019
Emma Carlisle swam her way to victory by winning Ireland’s first medal in the 2019 Special Olympics. As part of her ‘Oral Communication in the Community’ qualification, Emma delivered a superb presentation to ESB Assessor, Joan Blackham, on her swimming training schedule in preparation for the big event, this year held in Abu Dhabi. Joan had…
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Speech
Mar 27, 2019
ESB Trustee and Vice President, Merriel Halsall-Williams brushed shoulders with royalty when the Prince of Wales visited Lambeth Palace to present the Prayer Book Society’s Cranmer Awards. Merriel founded the annual competition for the Prayer Book Society in 1989 to introduce young people to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, and to experience the magnitude…
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Oracy
Speech