English for Ukrainian refugees

FAQs

What levels of learner will I be teaching?

Participants in the program will come from all walks of life and will need English for a variety of purposes as they flee the war. As such, there will be possibilities to teach learners at basic, intermediate and advanced levels of English.

How does teaching English to Ukrainian refugees take place?

You will be teaching English to Ukrainian refugees who are in the process of relocating to the UK and Ireland. Lessons will take place virtually over MS Teams, Zoom or similar platforms.

Do I need prior teaching experience to teach English to Ukrainian refugees?

This program is open to anybody who would like to contribute their time, skills and knowledge in support of victims of war who are looking to rebuild their lives. No prior teaching experience is required.

Would I need to create my own lesson content?

As this program caters to a large number of families and individuals, you would be expected to create your own lesson content. This could start with having an initial online meeting with your students, discussing their learning requirements and then creating some content around this for follow up classes.

What is the overriding objective of this initiative?

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to the displacement of millions of people who have lost everything and are facing a dark future. This program provides practical support by tackling the language barrier for families and individuals who have been forced to flee their homes and relocate. In collaboration with HELPUKRAINE-UK, we provide English language resources to Ukrainian refugees with the end goal of easing the transition to life in the UK and Ireland. The language training that is required broadly falls under three categories which are English for Work purposes, English for Academic purposes and General English.