I am an ESL/EALD/EFL teacher based in Australia. I have taught for decades in schools, Tertiary institutions and language schools in 4 different countries. I teach adult students - migrants, refugees and International students who want to learn or improve their English. Their levels range from complete beginners to almost native speaker level. I also help students prefer for a variety of exams - IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams, OLNA (a basic literacy and numeracy test specific to Australia). I now
I am an ESL/EALD/EFL teacher based in Australia. I have taught for decades in schools, Tertiary institutions and language schools in 4 different countries. I teach adult students - migrants, refugees and International students who want to learn or improve their English. Their levels range from complete beginners to almost native speaker level. I also help students prefer for a variety of exams - IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams, OLNA (a basic literacy and numeracy test specific to Australia). I now
This is an Upper Intermediate (CFER level B2 or C1) writing and speaking lesson on the topic of the environment.
The skills taught in this lesson are based on the requirements of the speaking and writing components of the IELTS exam, but the lesson is also appropriate for any Intermediate/Upper Intermediate classes especially those with an academic focus.
The skills taught include:
•Vocabulary extension
•Structure of a problem/solution essay
•Planning and writing an essay
•Answering a range of questions related to the topic of the enviroment
•Preparing and presenting a one-minute talk.
The speaking activities comprise of 3 different Speaking Activities: Tasks cards are available for all 3 activities
•Answering simple short answer questions
(comparable to IELTS Speaking part 1)
•Answering complex questions
(comparable to IELTS Speaking part 3)
•One-minute talks on a given topic related to technology (comparable to IELTS task 2)
All of these are presented as pair work activities providing relevant and meaningful speaking practice for ALL students as well as non- threatening IELTS practice for IELTS students.
I have checked this carefully, but if you find any errors, typos etc. please let me know so that I can fix it.
Slides print to A4 paper and language is UK/Australian English
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This Bundle Includes 4 complete academic writing and speaking lessons for Adult ESL students at an Upper Intermediate (CFER level B2 or C1) level. Each lesson stands on its own but together the lessons will help students build academic language and strategies for higher education or academic exams.
Skills taught
Writing
Structure of a problem/solution essay
Planning and writing an essay
Structure of an opinion essay
Planning and writing an opinion essay
A complete letter writing package on writing formal and informal letters
Speaking
Answering a range of questions related to the topic of the environment and technology from simple to complex.
Preparing and presenting one-minute talks.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary learning strategies that teach your students how to:
become active learners
organize and record new words
learn how to use them
recall and manipulate the words
Vocabulary extension on topics of the environment and technology
Idiomatic and academic language.
I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go (and do a bit of cutting if you have time). Answers also provided.
Language is British/Australian English but there are no big differences to prevent use in US. Slides print to A4 paper.
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This is a Bundle of 4 grammar focused lesson for Adult ESL students who are Intermediate level and above. If you need to teach Past Perfect Tense, Passive Voice, 2nd Conditional and 3rd Conditional to you adult ESL students, this bundle is for you.
These lessons are 4 of the most challenging grammar points that are taught at Intermediate level and above, both for students and teachers. The lessons are structured and with this step by step approach and detailed lesson notes and answer keys, I have made it easy for you to teach.
I suggest you begin with the Past Perfect Tense as that introduces past participles which are needed and reviewed in all the other lessons. All of the lessons have a grammar guide, written and spoken activities to practice the target language and many opportunities for differentiation.
Like all my resources, these lessons have been designed specifically for adults. They incorporate language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners.
I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go (and do a bit of cutting if you have time). Answers also provided.
Language is British/Australian English but there are no big differences to prevent use in US. Slides print to A4 paper.
I have checked this carefully, but if you find any errors, typos etc. please let me know so that I can fix it.
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This is a bundle of 3 grammar focused resources using Conditionals for ADULT ESL students. It is designed for students who are Intermediate level and above. Each resource has a reading activity which introduces the conditional form in context. The Zero/First Conditional resource and the Second Conditional resource are based on environmental topics.
These lessons can be used with a mixed ability class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students.
Most of the activities are quite structured, self explanatory and build on each other so they are best done in order. The activities could be done orally in pairs first, if that works for your students. You can structure the activities as much or as little as your students need. Detailed lesson plans and answers are provided
Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners.
This resource may include some Australian/UK language and prints to A4 paper.
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This is a grammar focused lesson using the Third Conditional for ADULT ESL students. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above. The lesson is based on a text that demonstrates the use of the third conditional form in context. This is a complex grammar point to teach but with this step by step approach and detailed lesson notes, I have made it easy for you to teach.
Please note
This lesson assumes that students are already familiar with the past perfect. If they are not, I suggest that you teach the past perfect before you begin this lesson. You can find a complete lesson on the past perfect here. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/past-perfect-grammar-activities-12575318
This lesson is suitable for a mixed ability class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary, as an independent learning package or with online students.
Most of the activities are quite structured, self-explanatory and build on each other so they are best done in order. The activities could be done orally in pairs first if that works for your students. You can structure the activities as much or as little as your students need.
What’s included:
A reading text with 3 different types of comprehension questions
Vocabulary extension activities based on the reading text.
Cloze passages
Grammar Guide (Information sheet) focusing on the form and use of the 3rd conditional.
4 different activities to practice using the 3rd conditional.
Writing a formal letter to express regret
24 asks cards to prompt students to ask and answer questions using the 3rd conditional in situations relevant to adult learners
Detailed Teachers Notes
Answer key
Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners.
This resource may include some Australian/UK language and prints to A4 paper.
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I use these lessons with a mixed ability beginner adult ESL class. It is an integrated reading, writing, speaking and listening lesson on the topic of goals, using the present simple tense.
The lessons can be used in several ways:
•with total beginners – supported by a lot of scaffolding by the teacher
•at the beginning of the year/course which will also help you learn more about your students
•as a review lesson for ongoing students using the extension activities
There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. I have provided alternatives for some of the activities and suggested ways to adapt for others.
As in all my lessons, the language is presented in a context that is relevant to adult students with language that they will be able to use in their everyday lives. In these lessons the context is long term and short term goals, learning needs and getting to know you activities.
For more detailed inclusions please refer to the individual products
The lessons will work as a Back to School activity or any other time. It will help you find out more about your students and their needs and expectations.
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If you would like a more in depth, higher level resource on goal setting, check out Goal Setting and Time Management for Adult ESL Students here.
It is designed for students at Intermediate level and above.
Here are some other beginner resources in my store that you may like:
Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I (Present Simple - very easy )
Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple)
Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple)
Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening
Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous
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Four Phrasal Verb mini lessons and a memory game
Phrasal verbs are something that high level intermediate or advanced learners find challenging to understand or use. In some exams such as IELTS students need some familiarity with phrasal verbs to get a high score. I created this resource to use with one to one online IELTS students but it’s adaptable to any situation.
Resource includes:
4 separate lessons each with a list of 21 -25 phrasal verbs using either PUT, COME, GO. TAKE and their meaning
Activity 1 - a gap fill activity to insert the missing phrasal verb
Activity 2 - ideas for a role play activity using the phrasal verbs
Teacher’s notes with suggestions for use
Answer key to Activity 1
A memory game, incorporating Phrasal Verbs from all 4 lessons- as revision/consolidation
Suggestions for use included. It can be used in a number of ways according to the needs of your students. You might want to do it as a whole class, group work, one to one.
A bundle of 6 vocabulary lessons for Intermediate (and above) Adult ESL students and a BONUS Memory Game. The lessons are based on idioms and phrasal verbs.
Idiomatic language is something that high level intermediate or advanced learners find challenging to understand or use as they can not be directly translated.
In some exams such as IELTS students need some familiarity with idiomatic language to get a high score. These lessons however are not specific to IELTS and can be used with any Intermediate/Advanced class
This bundle contains:
Four lessons based on around 100 phrasal verbs using the verbs TAKE, COME. PUT, GO
Activities based on Idioms that relate to body parts and feelings
A bonus phrasal verb Memory Game
Lots of opportunities for speaking and listening
Matching Activities
Gap fills
Role play suggestions
Task cards (and no prep alternatives)
Answers keys
Teachers notes
Please refer to the descriptions for the individual resources for more detailed descriptions of the inclusions.
All of this is using language and contexts relevant and meaning for Adult learners
Language used is based on British/Australian usage
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This is a beginners ESL lesson for adults based on daily routines., using the Present Simple Tense. It is a complete and flexible lesson incorporating reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The lesson covers a lot of useful elementary language
Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics.
Present simple tense
Question forms
Vocabulary of everyday routines
Language of Time
Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
Writing simple sentences and a short paragraph
There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material.
Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like:
Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple)
Adult Beginners ESL - My Family and I
Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening
Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense
You will also find this resource in these BUNDLES
Adult Beginners ESL - Bundle of 4 complete lessons - Present Simple Tense
Grammar - Present and Past Tenses - Adult ESL Beginners - Bundle
ADULT ESL BEGINNER Present Tenses - BUNDLE of 6 Lessons
Your review of this resource would be much appreciated.
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These are 2 complete Adult ESL Beginners’ Lessons. These lessons are suitable for complete beginners, newly arrived migrant students and mixed ability classes.
As in all my lessons, the language is presented in a context that is relevant to adult students with language that they will be able to use in their everyday lives.
In lesson 1 the context is Family.
This is a complete lesson which covers a lot of important beginner language and structure.
Present simple tense
Question forms
Vocabulary of family and personal identification
Form filling
Writing simple sentences
And all 4 modes - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
In lesson 2 the context is Daily Routines
This lesson also covers a lot of important beginner language and structure.
Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics.
Present simple tense
Question forms
Vocabulary of everyday routines
Language of Time
Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
Writing simple sentences and a short paragraph
These 2 lessons compliment each other.
Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like:
Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple)
Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening
Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense
A bundle of 7 resources for Adult ESL Beginner students with limited vocabulary.
The lessons cover all of the basic elementary level grammar as well as vocabulary relevant and useful for adult ESL students. Pictures are used to help explain some of the vocabulary. Each lesson uses a variety of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening activites that will be meaningful to adult learners.
The lessons follow a progression and I suggest you complete them in order; the first 3 lessons are based on the Present Simple Tense; Lessons 4 and 5 Present Continuous; Lesson 6 Past Simple Tense and Lesson 7 Past Continuous.
Although the past tense is only introduced at a basic level, Lessons 6 and 7 are quite a bit more difficult than the earlier ones
The lesson covers a lot of relevant elementary language:
· Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics.
·Grammatical form and use of the present simple, present continuous, past simple and past continuous tenses
· Question forms and negatives
· Everyday vocabulary
· Speaking practice – asking and answering questions, pair work and group work
· Writing simple sentences
For previews see the previews of the individual products.
This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling.
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A bundle of 6 resources for Adult ESL Beginner students with limited vocabulary.
The lessons focus on Present Tenses (Present Simple and Continuous) as well as vocabulary and situations relevant and useful for adult ESL students. Pictures are used to help explain some of the vocabulary. Each lesson uses a variety of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening activites that will be meaningful to adult learners.
The lessons follow a progression and I suggest you complete them in order; the first 4 lessons are based on the Present Simple Tense; Lessons 5 and 6 Present Continuous.
The lessons cover a lot of relevant elementary language:
· Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics.
·Grammatical form and use of the present simple, present continuous,
· Question forms and negatives
· Everyday vocabulary
· Speaking practice – asking and answering questions, pair work and group work
· Writing simple sentences
For previews see the previews of the individual products.
This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling.
This is a versatile, multi level speaking activity for Adult ESL students. It uses a fun speed dating style to get students talking to each about a variety of topics. It would work well as a getting to know you, back to school activity but will work equally well at any time you would like to student to focus on conversational fluency.
This resource can be used at a variety of levels from high beginner to advanced with some modifications and extra scaffolding for lower levels.
There is an optional follow up writing and speaking task.
Detailed teachers notes are included, including how to set and run the activity.
The resource includes:
Topic cards (2 versions)
A notetaking template
Useful language for students
Follow up writing and speaking task
Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners.
I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated .
Slides print to A4 paper and language is UK/Australian English
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If you are looking for lessons that are meaningful and relevant for adult students, you will find more lessons like this in my store as well as easier lessons for Adult ESL Beginners. ALL my resources are written for adults, there are no cute or childish illustrations or texts.
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