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I'm a CELTA teacher who creates various worksheets for teenagers and adults. I also have a 10-year of experience in the compliance and banking industries which helps me teach Business English lessons for working professionals. In my lessons, I apply the communicative approach to develop my students' speaking skills, and language comprehension, and remove the fear of a foreign language. My students' success is my professional goal!

I'm a CELTA teacher who creates various worksheets for teenagers and adults. I also have a 10-year of experience in the compliance and banking industries which helps me teach Business English lessons for working professionals. In my lessons, I apply the communicative approach to develop my students' speaking skills, and language comprehension, and remove the fear of a foreign language. My students' success is my professional goal!
How vs What: difference and use (free)
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How vs What: difference and use (free)

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The PPT worksheet is focused on identifying the difference in use between the question words “What” and “How”. The students study the grammar reference, look at the examples, and apply their knowledge in the practice section. The practice contains multiple choice exercises, grammar correction, a gap-fill exercise as well as a speaking practice using pictures. The presentation is suitable for teenage and adult ESL students and can be used either in a group or for individual classes or self-study. The answer key is included.
Word formation (extract)
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Word formation (extract)

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The presentation is aimed at facilitating a better understanding of word formation and recognizing parts of speech. The worksheets are suitable for Intermediate (B1) and higher-level ESL teenage and adult students. The worksheets include a grammar reference as well as the following types of exercises suitable for classwork and homework: gap-fill exercises, creating word forms, word choice. identifying the parts of speech By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to use the correct word forms; recognize the parts of speech, and correctly apply prefixes and suffixes. The exercises stimulate the students to use dictionaries to explore the realms of word formation. The tasks are mostly created on the topics of happiness, environment, job, and traveling. The answer key is included. The full version of the presentation is available for purchase here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/word-formation-12871733
Common mistakes of Russian speakers in English (mini-course)_PDF
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Common mistakes of Russian speakers in English (mini-course)_PDF

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A 24-page mini-course is designed to identify and eliminate the common mistakes made by Russian speakers in English. The mini-course contains an entry quiz, grammar reference, practical exercises, the final quiz, and the answer key for self-check. After studying some grammar references, the students work on gap-fill exercises, error correction, word reordering, making sentences using prompts, or writing their examples. The exercises also aimed at expanding the students’ knowledge on the topic of traveling, superstitions, giving advice, agreeing/disagreeing, and many others. The exercises are mostly designed for one-on-one classes, however can be adapted for group classwork. **The covered grammar topics are: ** The first conditional Embedded (indirect) questions ED, - ING adjectives Use of the verb BE and the verbs agree, depend, mean, seem, etc. Non-reflexive verbs (feel, relax, concentrate, meet, etc) The exercises are suitable for all adult ESL learners (B1-B2) and higher levels because they cover the most problematic grammar topics. The mini-course is in PDF format with a horizontal layout for the most convenient presentation. The extract from the mini-course is available for a free download in my shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-mistakes-of-russian-speakers-in-english-extract-12994753 Enjoy teaching!
Common mistakes of Russian speakers in English (extract)
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Common mistakes of Russian speakers in English (extract)

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The presentation is an extract from the 24-page mini-course on the common mistakes made by Russian speakers in English. It contains an entry quiz as well as some grammar explanations and supplementary exercises to eliminate the mistakes typically made by the students. After studying some grammar references, the students work on gap-fill exercises, error correction, word reordering, making sentences using prompts, or writing their examples. **The covered topics are: ** The first conditional Embedded (indirect) questions ED, - ING adjectives, Use of the verb BE and the verbs agree, depend, mean, seem, etc. Non-reflexive verbs (feel, relax, concentrate, meet, etc) The exercises are suitable for all adult ESL learners (B1-B2) and higher levels because they cover the most problematic grammar topics. The full grammar worksheet is available for purchase in my store https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/common-mistakes-of-russian-speakers-in-english-mini-course-pdf-12995916 Enjoy teaching!
10 ESL resources in one bundle
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10 ESL resources in one bundle

10 Resources
This bundle is created to develop students’ reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills as well as to brush up on their grammar, vocabulary, and lexis. Save time and up to 41% from the initial price by buying all resources at once. The bundle is suitable for intermediate (B1) and upper-intermediate (B2) adult ESL students.
Mysterious stories (extract)
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Mysterious stories (extract)

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Mysterious Stories worksheets (extract) are aimed at developing multiple skills and functions. The worksheets are story-based, every page contains a mysterious or detective narrative which is amusing for Halloween and not only! The worksheets are targeted at Intermediate and higher-level adult learners (B1+). By studying these worksheets the students can at least: improve reading comprehension; practice speaking and speculating; upgrade the vocabulary; eliminate some lexical mistakes; practice writing stories. The full 11-page PDF multipurpose set of worksheets is available for purchase here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mysterious-stories-reading-vocab-and-grammar-12756463
Passive voice_grammar in context (extract)
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Passive voice_grammar in context (extract)

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The extract from the presentation aims to develop grammar and speaking skills on the topic of “the Passive voice”. The worksheets are suitable for B1-B2 adult or teenage ESL students (intermediate and upper-intermediate). The worksheets contain: the grammar presentation of the Passive voice with examples and graphics; practical exercises (fill in the blanks, correct the mistakes, rewrite the sentences, etc.); speaking activities (name 3 things; questions for speculation, picture descriptions, etc.); reading comprehension (Stonehenge). answer key. The full version of this presentation is available for purchase here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/passive-voice-in-context-worksheet-12823346
Word formation in context
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Word formation in context

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An 8-page PDF lesson is aimed at facilitating a better understanding of word formation and recognizing parts of speech. The lesson is suitable for Intermediate (B1) and higher-level ESL teenage and adult students. The worksheets include the following types of exercises: gap fill create the forms of the words word choice match the sentence parts correct the mistakes answer the questions identify the parts of speech word search The worksheets contain 19 exercises for classwork and homework, including the extra homework (or revision) part and the answer key. The tasks are mostly created on the topics of happiness, environment, hobby, and traveling. By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to use the correct word forms; recognize the parts of speech, apply prefixes and suffixes as well as identify and correct the mistakes. The exercises stimulate the students to use dictionaries to explore the realms of word formation. The short version of this lesson is available for a free download here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/word-formation-extract-12997002
Passive voice in context_worksheet
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Passive voice in context_worksheet

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The passive voice worksheets are aimed at developing grammar and speaking skills on the topic of “the Passive voice” and “traveling / science”. The worksheets are suitable for B1-B2 adult or teenage ESL students (intermediate and upper-intermediate). The worksheet contains the grammar presentation of the Passive voice with examples and graphics; practical exercises (fill in the blanks, correct the mistakes, rewrite the sentences, etc.); speaking exercises (name 3 things; questions for speculation, picture descriptions, etc.); reading comprehension (Stonehenge); homework section with extra exercises; answer key. By the end of the practice, the students will be able to make correct passive voice constructions and boost their knowledge of general scientific and traveling facts. The extract from the worksheets is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/passive-voice-grammar-in-context-short-12875229
Past Continuous_grammar in context
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Past Continuous_grammar in context

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A 9-page grammar resource to practice the Past Continuous tense. The worksheet contains a grammar presentation in context, concept questions, timelines as well as practical grammar and speaking exercises, and a homework part to solidify the knowledge. The Past Continuous tense is presented in the PDF worksheet in conjunction with the Past Simple tense. The worksheets have a presentation format and are suitable for Intermediate ESL adult learners (English as a second language). The answer key is included.
Money talks_ESL dialogue
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Money talks_ESL dialogue

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This worksheet was created for adult Intermediate and higher level ESL learners to boost their vocabulary on the topic “Money” as well as improve reading comprehension. The worksheet is suitable for a one-hour lesson or can be assigned as homework. It’s perfect for on-line teaching because of its landscape format.
A bundle for better English
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A bundle for better English

5 Resources
A 5-piece bundle of worksheets is aimed to develop multiple skills and brush up on functions. It’s appropriate for intermediate and higher level ESL students. The activities placed in the bundle mostly train speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as hone grammar, functional language, and vocabulary. - Mysterious stories is a 10-page multipurpose set of story-based worksheets. Every page contains a mysterious narrative that is amusing for Halloween and not only. - Boundless Russia is a 14-page worksheet created for the students, who would like to upgrade their reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills with a variety of texts and exercises about Russia. - From looking for to leaving a job is a 10-page fancy worksheet with answer keys is designed to boost your students’ vocabulary with words and collocation related to jobs and work. - Natural environment (11 pages) increases the students’ environmental awareness and develops multiple skills; - Let’s travel together worksheet (12 pages) entertains the students with multiple stories and facts related to traveling.
Mysterious stories_reading, vocab and grammar
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Mysterious stories_reading, vocab and grammar

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Mysterious stories is a 11-page multipurpose PDF set of worksheets to develop multiple skills and functions. The worksheets are story-based, every page contains a mysterious narrative which is amusing for Halloween and not only! The worksheets are targeted at Intermediate and higher-level adult learners. By studying these worksheets the students can at least: 1) improve reading comprehension; 2) practice speaking and speculating; 3) upgrade the vocabulary; 4) eliminate some lexical mistakes; 5) solidify the knowledge of the Past Continuous tense; 6) practice writing stories. Every worksheet can be used as an independent lesson without preparation. The set contains an answer key. The extract from the set can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mysterious-stories-short-12889259
Master your English with сolor idioms
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Master your English with сolor idioms

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A 15-page colorful worksheet is designed to boost your students’ knowledge of common English idioms. The worksheet contains interesting facts about the origin of 6 idioms, pictures to make associations with them as well as short quizzes and a writing part. The worksheet helps train functional language, speaking, reading, and writing skills. It’s suitable for pre-intermediate and intermediate teen and adult students. As a result of studying with this worksheet, the students will be able to sound fluent and confident.
Let's travel together_skills and grammar
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Let's travel together_skills and grammar

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An amusing and colourful 12-page worksheet is designed to solidify reading, speaking, grammar and writing skills. The worksheet is suitable for Intermediate+ teenage and adult students. By the result of this practice, the learners will be able to speculate about travelling, use multiple phrases to express their opinion and recommend places to visit. The worksheet helps to use correct grammar (passive voice), lexis and practice informal writing. It also contains a catchy visual content and realistic texts to make a lesson the most entertaining and enjoyable.
Natural environment worksheets
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Natural environment worksheets

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The natural environment plays a crucial role in our life. With the use of this 11-page worksheet, students not only hone their skills and brush up on grammar but also increase their environmental awareness. The worksheet contains: reading, vocabulary, speaking, writing an essay, grammar sections suitable for Intermediate ESL students (B1) or higher. By means of this worksheet, students will expand their vocabulary with environmental lexis as well as study the grammar rules of word formation and the tips for essay writing. The texts and the questions for discussion reflect the major environmental issues, so the worksheet undertakes an outreach mission in parallel to studying English as a second language.
Time collocations and idioms
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Time collocations and idioms

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The worksheet with the answer key is designed for intermediate+ adult learners to expand their vocabulary and practice speaking on the topic “Time”. The worksheet contains multiple exercises to practice the learned collocations and idioms as well as some questions for a discussion. Get ready for teaching an amusing lesson with this worksheet!
Greetings and farewells in Russian
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Greetings and farewells in Russian

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An amusing 12-page Module 1 is dedicated to the functional language Russians use for greetings and farewells. This is a 100% authentic and creative material with multiple real-life dialogues supplemented by a catchy visual content. The leaflets are designed to expand the knowledge of the learners by providing context to given phrases as well as defining the register (informal and formal). Students may find it entertaining to study the functional language through the dialogues they may come across in Russia. Studying Russian with these leaflets help your students or yourself: sound fluent with the native speakers; confident about the ways they interact with Russian speakers; expand their basic knowledge and vocabulary; to be aware of the cultural aspects; forger about boring content and dull gialogues. The leaflets contain translations and transcriptions into English. Enjoy teaching and studying Russian with this mini-course!
From looking for to leaving a job_worksheet
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From looking for to leaving a job_worksheet

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An 10-page fancy worksheet with answer keys is designed to boost your students’ vocabulary with words and collocation related to jobs and work. The worksheet also develops listening/reading/speaking and comprehension skills as well as expands work vocabulary. It contains several exercises like gap-fill, matching, true or false activities, etc. to practice the obtained knowledge. It also includes a reference to the TED talk video along with its transcription. The worksheet is suitable for adult learners starting from upper-intermediate (B2) and higher levels. Enjoy teaching with this colorful worksheet!
School life and hobbies - multiple activities worksheet
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School life and hobbies - multiple activities worksheet

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This worksheet is designed for Intermediate+ teenage students, who would most like to mainly boost their reading and comprehension skills with a variety of texts and exercises. The worksheet contains reading and speaking activities as well as vocabulary and grammar tasks. The students may be amused by the choice of topics in the worksheet, which are universal and up-to-date. With this worksheet, students may upgrade their essential skills and general awareness of school life, hobbies, and education matters in different countries. What are the advantages of this worksheet? It develops multiple skills (reading, speaking, editing, pronunciation, etc.) It is colorful and entertaining and is supplied with a lot of visual content It contains short but informative texts Reading tasks are supported by questions for discussions and debates It is suitable for one-to-one and group lessons Grammar tasks may be assigned as homework It provides the answer key Brush up your students’ skills and have fun studying and teaching with this worksheet!