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Today we hear Julie's answers to the meet the team questions. Search for English reading and writing activities at www.learningenglishplus.org.uk

Find English classes & English class providers in Yorkshire & the Humber - Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber On this website you can find information about English language classes in your area and across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

At MESH we are extremely grateful to our trustees for all their hard work and support. Today we ask Julie Linley, trustee chair, the meet the team questions. What would you do if you had an unexpected free afternoon?
Maybe you could search for English classes at

Tell Us More: Smartworks - Learning English Plus Tell Us More: Smartworks Welcome to MESH ‘Tell Us More’. In this feature, we aim to find out more about interesting or innovative initiatives for people working in the ESOL sector and others who work with migrants in the Yorkshire & Humber region. In a short interview, we talk to key people, giving them the […]

MESH has posted another 'Tell Us More' interview on our #LearningEnglishPlus website, this time with Fran Murphy, #SmartWorks Outreach worker for Leeds. Fran talks about the amazing service offered by Smartworks to help women get back into work in Yorkshire, including ESOL learners. Check it out at:

Recognition of the work of MESH development worker Angela Palmer - Learning English Plus We at MESH are delighted to report that our Development worker Angela Palmer has received a commendation from the British Council in their 2024-25 ELT Masters Dissertation Awards.

MESH Development worker Angela Palmer has received a commendation from the #BritishCouncil in their 2024-25 ELT Masters Dissertation Awards. Congratulations Angela! Read all about Angela’s work and download a copy of her dissertation:

☀️ Wishing all ESOL teachers and providers across Yorkshire & the Humber a relaxing summer break!

📬 Read our MESH Summer Newsletter 2025 for highlights, resources & updates:
👉 learningenglishplus.org.uk/staff-room/m...

#ESOL #SummerBreak #MESHNewsletter #YorkshireAndTheHumber #LEYHPlus

Volunteering - Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber Welcome to our information page on volunteering, you will find information and links here which will help you to volunteer in the UK. Volunteering is a really useful way to learn about working in the UK and to meet people in work settings and it is also a great way to make friends and meet new people. There is information here on different organisations who can help you find volunteering opportunities. There is also language practice and keywords you would need to understand if you want to volunteer. Scroll through the different sections to find what you need.

27 participants attended our Connect & Grow #volunteering workshop in Greater Leeds today! Thanks to partners @bevanhealthandwellbeing. For information for #ESOL learners about volunteering, check out www.learningenglish.org.uk/volunteering/

Connecting communities through language and learning, read how Angela has been out and about in Barnsley, meeting providers and seeing first-hand how ESOL is supporting learners beyond the classroom.
👉 Find out more: learningenglishplus.org.uk/staff-room/o...

#ESOL #Barnsley #AdultLearning

🎓 Getting ready for IELTS?
Check out Road to IELTS, free interactive practice to help you prepare.
Search it on our Resource Hub:
🔗 learningenglishplus.org.uk/resource-hub...

#IELTS #ESOL #FreeLearning #RoadToIELTS #LEYHPlussources #ESOL #LearningEnglish #StudySupport #LEYHPlus #ESOLSupport

📍Exploring Devolution and ESOL in Yorkshire & Humber

Thanks to speakers from @SouthYorksMCA @WestYorksCA & @BellFoundation and all the brilliant ESOL tutors & providers who joined us!

👏 Big thanks to St George’s Centre Leeds for hosting!
#MESH #ESOL #AdultLearning

Progression Pathways at Leeds City College
Angela and Safina shared MESH and the Progression Pathways resource with 56 ESOL teachers through an engaging CPD session.

Explore the resource:learningenglishplus.org.uk/resource-hub...

#ESOL #ProgressionPathway #MESH

Are you a morning or an afternoon person? Anne Baber, the finance officer for MESH, share her answers our meet the team series. Improve your English at an ESOL class near you. Search for classes at www.learningenglish.org.uk #english #ESOL

Are you a morning or an afternoon person? We asked Anne Baber, the finance officer for MESH, the five questions in our meet the team series. Improve your English at an ESOL class near you. Search for classes at www.learningenglish.org.uk #english #ESOL

What an exciting #NATECLA25 #ESOL conference this weekend! MESH did a workshop about our Exploring and Belonging project and coproduced resources learningenglishplus.org.uk/resource-hub...

What would you do if you unexpectedly had a free afternoon? Jonathan, from Feel Created, shares his responses in our "Meet the Team" series. Get connected by learning English - search for classes at www.learningenglish.org.uk #learnenglish #yorkshireandthehumber

#StAugustinesCentre in #Halifax delivers #ESOL 4 days a week, as well as having meals, bike loans, a free shop, sewing and IT workshops and much more. Read John's Out & About article on our Staffroom learningenglishplus.org.uk/staff-room/o... @staugustinescentrehalifax

Today we introduce our third team member from Feel Created, Jonathan. Feel Created is a fantastic partner for MESH and we are delighted with the work they do for us, making the website a great place to search for English classes in Yorkshire and the Humber www.learningenglish.org.uk #learnEnglish

A joyful Ukrainian #Kupala (midsummer) event at #TodmordenCollege today, organised by learners at the ESOL drop-in there www.learningenglish.org.uk/providers/to... Lovely to meet colleagues from #CalderdaleCouncil and #CalderdaleAdultLearning

Volunteering - Learning English in Yorkshire and the Humber Welcome to our information page on volunteering, you will find information and links here which will help you to volunteer in the UK. Volunteering is a really useful way to learn about working in the UK and to meet people in work settings and it is also a great way to make friends and meet new people. There is information here on different organisations who can help you find volunteering opportunities. There is also language practice and keywords you would need to understand if you want to volunteer. Scroll through the different sections to find what you need.

Another of our successful Connect & Grow volunteering workshops today at #KirkleesCollege. Great presentations from, and thanks to #ThirdSectorLeaders and #UniformExchange, and of course our experts by experience, Basema and Rama. If learners want to find out more about the benefits of volunteering,

MESH was at a fantastic ESOL event today at #calderdalecollege, which featured a Ukrainian choir, poetry from Nicaraguan and Albanian learners, recipes from around the world, and lots of friendly faces the local community. Visit learningenglishplus.org.uk/staff-room/ for more refugee week events in

Love food and cooking? 🍳🍴 Search for ‘Cooking’ on www.learningenglishplus.org.uk to find a variety of resources to fuel your passion!
Start exploring today! 👉 learningenglishplus.org.uk/resource-hub...

#Cooking #FoodLovers #LearnToCook #CookingResources #FoodAndCooking #ESOL #LearnEnglish

At Todmorden English cafe on Sat 21st June (10am - 2pm) there is a celebration of Kupala, a Ukrainian midsummer celebration, with the local community. With dance and floral weaving workshops, face painting, craft stalls, Ukrainian cuisine, and a choir, Hearts Apart. For more details, visit Learning

We have left X! - Learning English Plus Due to concerns about the platform’s moderation policies and the what we see as the rise of misinformation and harmful content, the MESH team has decided to leave the X social media platform. We now have a lively social media presence on Bluesky, as well as on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Please follow us and […]

MESH is leaving X. Along with many other individuals and organisations such as our friends at #NATECLA and #RefugeeAction, we have decided that X is not addressing the increasing misinformation and hate speech found there. We stand for diverse communities, kindness and welcoming refugees and asylum

Dan shares his answers with us in our 'meet the team' series. What would you do with an unexpected free afternoon?

Meet Dan from Feel Created. Look in tomorrow for his answers to the questions. In the meantime search fro English classes at www.learningenglish.org.uk

📣 Join us for the MESH Regional Networking Event!
We’ll be exploring how devolution is shaping ESOL in our region, a chance to share ideas, connect with others, and take part in the conversation.

🔗 Register now via Eventbrite:
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#ESOL #Devolution #MESHNetwork #Ad

🌙✨ Wishing all who are celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Adha!
May this special time be filled with reflection, generosity, and connection with loved ones.
From all of us at the MESH team, Eid Mubarak! 🕌💛

#EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #CommunityConnections #MESHNetwork #CelebratingTogether #Eid2025

Great turnout for our Lunchtime Showcase on Digital Learning, we had a brilliant turnout from across the region! Thanks to our presenters @hopeenglishschool @northyorkshireadultlearning for sharing their brilliant work.
#ESOL #DigitalLearning #AdultEducation #TeachingESOL

Continuing our 'meet the team' series, Ian from Feel Created shares his answers with us. Search for English classes at www.learningenglish.org.uk

📅 June 2025 ESOL Training & Events
A vibrant month of free and funded CPD for ESOL teachers, educators, and migrant support workers. Dive into topics like linguistic justice, participatory ESOL, and creative classroom practice. More info: learningenglishplus.org.uk/training
#ESOLTraining #ESOL #CPD