Teach simple conversational English through fun and games and an ongoing roleplay story inspired by soap operas.
Empower local volunteers to support learners taking part in sessions delivered in familiar and safe community venues.
Get everything you need to run your own sessions, with high quality training and a full package of resources included.
After just 10 sessions...
of learners felt more confident in their everyday activities!
were confident to engage in local services
were confident to use English with friends
were confident to speak to health professionals
Creative English was developed by FaithAction in partnership with Dr Anne Smith, based on her PhD research at Queen Mary University of London on drama-based approaches to learning. Anne is now the Lead Trainer for Creative English, while also helping to develop the programme further.
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Creative English
Confident English for everyday situations
- Teach conversational English to speak with neighbours, teachers, doctors, etc.
- Build confidence in using English through fun, games, and roleplay
- Suitable for learners of any level
- Delivered across the country since 2013 through government funding and local licenses
Other ways of delivering Creative English
Specialised packages for every situation
Focus
Creative English tailored to specific needs
- Teach conversational English with an additional social goal in mind, such as health literacy, employment or parenting
- Sessions designed to build confidence in English with a focus on a specific topic or theme, based on the specific needs of your community
- Select from one of our existing programmes or co-develop a new course with us!
Workplace
Creative English to help professionals do their job
- Help your team learn specialised English used in your field or colloquial terms used by people they work with
- Suitable for professionals who want to practise the informal English real people speak in fields like health and social care
- Select from one of our existing programmes or co-develop a new course with us!
Plus
Creative English alongside another programme
- Collaborate with us to expand the reach of your programme or make it more accessible to non-native speakers
- Peaced Together uses Creative English to better support the wellbeing of women with limited English skills
Café Connect
Helping new arrivals settle into your community
- Meet local people through activities that help you make friends
- Have fun learning history and culture useful for the 'Life in the UK' test
- A choice of everyday English, discussion activities, craft and games
- Find out about local services with the help of session plans and our Community Information Tool Kit
- Bring the whole community together—fun for everyone, not just new arrivals
