TESOL Zip Guide: Getting Started with Teaching Adult Multilingual Learners of English

By Jennifer Gagliardi and Shawn Chakrabarti

TESOL Zip Guide: Getting Started Teaching Adult Multilingual Learners of English provides a practical, easy-to-use overview of designing and delivering effective adult education programs for multilingual learners.

This compact resource outlines the foundations of adult learning theory, needs assessments, culturally responsive instruction, program design, classroom strategies, and trauma-informed practices. It includes learner profiles, sample assessments, goal-setting tools, and ready-to-implement teaching ideas for multilevel classes.

Designed for both new and experienced adult educators, as well as community-based programs, libraries, and nonprofit organizations, this guide offers clear, research-informed strategies that support learner success, equity, and meaningful language development in real-world contexts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1953745601
• ISBN13: 9781953745606
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Tesol Press
• Length: 6 Pages