Teaching Soft Skills to Literacy Level and Beginning English Language Learners

Abstract:

There's a lot of talk about the importance that employers place on workplace soft skills: clear and effective communication, critical thinking, and self-management. The question for beginning EL teachers is how to explicitly teach these skills. This webinar will introduce the concept of soft skills in the classroom, provide concrete language and activities for discussing and practicing them with learners, and language that learners can use in job interviews to share their abilities. Original webinar date: July 30, 2026 Webinar recording link: https://youtu.be/Ep8Lbz3hWWc