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Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.

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Professional, engaging, ready to use resources. PowerPoints, Worksheets, Crosswords I have a varied background working in both education and the corporate world. I've held management roles, teaching roles and entrepreneurial ventures. I've been involved in adult education for the past two decades. My teaching areas are computing and workplace communication skills. I also have my CELTA and have experience teaching English as a second language. I love creating resources for all of the above.
English Language Bundle - ESOL / ELS English as a second language
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English Language Bundle - ESOL / ELS English as a second language

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Separate resources that can be used as icebreakers, warmers, parts of lessons, and in some cases whole lessons. Developed for Adults. Business emails - 20 page e-book The Verb 'To Be' simple present Future tense diagrams and activities Homophones Synonym and Antonym worksheets and activities Present and past tense irregular verb game Things in Common Icebreaker Giving good verbal instructions Small Talk Presentation - Interactive lesson
ESL Animal Vocabulary lesson - identifying animals, syllables, phonetics - presentation / worksheets
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ESL Animal Vocabulary lesson - identifying animals, syllables, phonetics - presentation / worksheets

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This resource contains a 65 page PPT presentation and a worksheet / handout for learners to write in. The animal slides are in groups of 3. The first slide in the group displays a photograph of the animal. The second slide displays a smaller photo and questions around pronunciation. The third slide has the answers to the questions. (Number of syllables, stress, phonemic pronunciation). This resource is suitable for beginners to pre-intermediate level English language learners. It is provided in pdf form and ppt so that you can make edits if required to the presentation. The photographs are professionally presented with frames surrounding them . They may be used for other activities as well, or in your own resources, as they are from open source sites such as pixabay.com. How to use this Presentation: - Show the first slide with the full picture. Elicit from Learners what the animal is. - Demonstrate correct pronunciation. Have the class say the word out loud as a group. - Depending on group size, have the class say the word individually. Or if a large group, break class into three and have them say it out loud as a sub group. - Go to the next slide and have class tell you how many syllables the word contains, and which syllable is stressed. Do they know the IPA translation? - Class to make up a sentence describing what is happening in the picture. - The next slide contains a suggested description and answers to the syllable and stress as well as the phonemic pronunciation. Have class write this in the worksheet handouts. (optional) This resource is suitable for beginners to pre-intermediate level English language learners. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
Cover Letter Template for Job Applications
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Cover Letter Template for Job Applications

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This template can be used when applying for jobs. It is set out in the correct format. It is a fill in activity for those seeking employment or practicing letter writing skills. Words that are in brackets should be replaced by your own specific situation. It is useful to encourage learners to research the company that they are applying to so that the letter shows that they have used their initiative.
Effective Meetings process and worksheets including Agenda and Meeting Templates
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Effective Meetings process and worksheets including Agenda and Meeting Templates

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This resource contains information on how to plan and run an effective meeting as a step by step process. There is also a gap fill activity for learners to complete and both Agenda and Meeting templates that learners could fill out. I use these documents for learners to conduct a mock team meeting. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
Back to School Writing Journal - Beginning of Term / Year - Dig and Print
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Back to School Writing Journal - Beginning of Term / Year - Dig and Print

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Kick off the school year with this engaging and comprehensive Back to School Writing Journal designed for middle and high school students! This resource is perfect for helping students reflect on their goals, set new aspirations, and creatively express themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this journal will provide your students with a valuable tool to start the year on a positive and thoughtful note. What’s Included: Welcome Page: A motivational introduction to inspire students and set the tone for a reflective school year. About Me: Prompts to help students introduce themselves and share unique aspects of their personalities. My Summer: Space for students to reflect on their summer experiences and share their favorite memories. Goals for the School Year: Structured goal-setting activities for both academic and personal growth. Academic Reflections: Prompts to help students think about their academic interests and potential challenges. Personal Reflections: Activities to reflect on past challenges and the qualities they value in friendships. Hopes and Dreams: Space for students to dream big about their future and how the school year can help them get there. Getting to Know My Teachers: Prompts to encourage positive relationships with teachers. School and Community Involvement: Planning for extracurricular activities and community engagement. Inspirational Quotes: A section for students to find and reflect on motivational quotes. Final Thoughts: A place for students to reflect on their excitement and nervousness about the new school year. Additional Pages: Blank pages for doodles, drawings, and a gratitude journal section for weekly reflections. Teacher Instructions: Included with the journal is a detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to implement the journal in your classroom. The instructions provide a structured approach to help students get the most out of their journaling experience, including guided activities, discussion prompts, and reflection exercises. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Engaging and Reflective: Encourages students to think deeply about their goals and experiences. Creative Expression: Provides space for students to express themselves through writing and drawing. Personal Growth: Supports students in setting and achieving their academic and personal goals. Community Building: Fosters a sense of community and shared experiences among students. Easy to Implement: Comes with comprehensive teacher instructions to guide you through each activity. This Back to School Writing Journal is the perfect resource to help your students start the school year with intention and enthusiasm. It’s more than just a journal—it’s a tool for growth, creativity, and connection.
Christmas and New Year Fun Activities Bundle
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Christmas and New Year Fun Activities Bundle

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This resource contains Christmas and New Year Crossword puzzles, mix and match, word searches, word scrambles and much more. They can be used as a finisher or gap fill or simply for fun! It contains 18 words for New Year’s and 18 words for Christmas. Use as a general resource or as an ESL lesson to gain familiarity with vocabulary around this these holiday celebrations It is provided as a pdf and in a word document so that descriptions can be edited if required. Please remember to review and don’t forget to follow me. Happy Xmas and New Year!
Writing Effective Emails- Workplace Communication - Powerpoint and E-book
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Writing Effective Emails- Workplace Communication - Powerpoint and E-book

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Email is the most common form of communication in the workplace and it is important to get it right. The Resource contains an e-book that contains six critical steps to ensuring your email is delivered to the recipient in a professional manner. Common mistakes have been addressed for those that have English as a Second Language and there are some practical exercises to be completed around grammar within. The answers are also supplied. The second resource is a PowerPoint presentation that is useful for leadership coaching. It is interactive, and in the notes page of the presentation there are examples of activities for the learners to participate in as you work your way through the presentation. The average office worker receives around 80 emails each day. With that volume of mail, individual messages can easily get overlooked. Follow these simple rules to get your emails noticed and acted upon. Don't overcommunicate by email. Make good use of subject lines. Keep messages clear and brief. Be polite. Check your tone. Proofread. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
Active Listening PowerPoint Presentation - covers body language, questioning, paraphrasing, etc
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Active Listening PowerPoint Presentation - covers body language, questioning, paraphrasing, etc

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This is a 25 slide engaging PowerPoint presentation that covers the important topic of Active Listening. It includes information on Body Language, Questioning, Paraphrasing, Facial Expressions, and best practice techniques. Teachers notes are included that contains additional information and answers to questions that are posed to students. There is a pdf version and a ppt version that can be edited if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources
Common Writing Errors - 20 top writing errors - card deck / ebook with rules, usage and tasks
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Common Writing Errors - 20 top writing errors - card deck / ebook with rules, usage and tasks

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Contents This resource contains rules, examples, and short challenges for commonly confused words and grammatical errors. It is fully editable so that you can change examples to suit your audience if you wish. They can be printed out and cut up to use in group / pair activities or printed out as a whole resource (workbook) for learners to work on individually. It covers the following: 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) 11. Affect vs Effect 12. Assure, Ensure, Insure 13. Proper use of Commas 14. Using ‘s’ to show plural and possessive (the difference) 15. Passed vs past 16. Weather vs whether 17. A vs An 18. Capitalisation in Sentences 19. Farther vs further 20. Compliment vs complement   How to Use this Resource This resource contains 20 rules and example cards that can be used in the following ways: 1. As a revision e-book for anyone that needs a quick refresh on the most common writing errors. 2. As a group or pair activity for learners to practice and test each other in various ways. Instructions / Ideas for Group Activities Activity 1 – Group or pair competition 1. Print out the rules that you would like your learners to work on. (Laminate to keep them fresh, if you want). 2. Hand out 1 card to each pair or group. Have them read it and complete the short challenge. (Check to see if they have it correct – an answer sheet is provided) 3. Learners then present their task to whole group to complete (on whiteboard). This can be timed. 4. Groups get 1 point for each task that is correct. 5. Groups then brainstorm ideas to remember the associated rules. 6. Points are tallied up and the winner is announced. Activity 2 – Group discussion and trouble shoot session 1. Learners select a card and read it to the group 2. They complete the task themselves first of all writing up sentence and answer on whiteboard. 3. Group members state whether they agree or not with the answer and share their thoughts 4. The correct answer is revealed by the teacher 5. Groups brainstorm ideas to remember the rules. Activity 3 – Individual work 1. Print out the resource in its entirety, or print out parts that you’d like to work on. 2. Learners complete by themselves, and then check their answers in pairs. 3. Answers revealed by teacher and corrected if necessary. Activity 4 – As a Warm Up Activity 1. Select one card at the beginning of the session 2. Group discuss and agree the answer for the task. 3. In pairs or individually think up more tasks to challenge the rest of the group.
10 Common Writing Errors - Task Cards, Grammatical Rules, Correct Usage and Challenge
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10 Common Writing Errors - Task Cards, Grammatical Rules, Correct Usage and Challenge

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This resource contains rules, examples, and short challenges for commonly confused words and grammatical errors. It covers the following: 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) This resource contains 10 rules and example cards that can be used in the following ways: 1. As a revision e-book for anyone that needs a quick refresh on the most common writing errors. 2. As a group or pair activity for learners to practice and test each other in various ways. Instructions / Ideas for Group Activities Activity 1 – Group or pair competition 1. Print out the rules that you would like your learners to work on. (Laminate to keep them fresh, if you want). 2. Hand out 1 card to each pair or group. Have them read it and complete the short challenge. (Check to see if they have it correct – an answer sheet is provided) 3. Learners then present their task to the rest of the groups to complete (on whiteboard). This can be timed. 4. Groups get 1 point for each task that is correct. 5. Groups then brainstorm ideas to remember the associated rules. 6. Points are tallied up and the winner is announced. Activity 2 – Group discussion and trouble shoot session 1. Learners select a card and read it to the group 2. They complete the task themselves first of all writing up sentence and answer on whiteboard. 3. Group members state whether they agree or not with the answer and share their thoughts 4. The correct answer is revealed by the teacher 5. Groups brainstorm ideas to remember the rules. Activity 3 – Individual work 1. Print out the resource in its entirety, or print out parts that you’d like to work on. 2. Learners complete by themselves, and then check their answers in pairs. 3. Answers revealed by teacher and corrected if necessary. Activity 4 – As a Warm up Activity 1. Select one card at the beginning of the session 2. Group discuss and agree the answer for the task. 3. In pairs or individually think up more tasks to challenge the rest of the group.
Quiz - 20 Common Writing Errors - Powerpoint with answers and explanation of rules
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Quiz - 20 Common Writing Errors - Powerpoint with answers and explanation of rules

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This is an editable resource in the form of a power point presentation that covers 20 of the most common writing errors. It can be used in classes to test learners knowledge in group settings. The explanations are contained in the notes area. This will be useful for discussion. 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) 11. Affect vs Effect 12. Assure, Ensure, Insure 13. Proper use of Commas 14. Using ‘s’ to show plural and possessive (the difference) 15. Passed vs past 16. Weather vs whether 17. A vs An 18. Capitalisation in Sentences 19. Farther vs further 20. Compliment vs complement
Quiz - 10 Common Writing Errors - Powerpoint Presentation
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Quiz - 10 Common Writing Errors - Powerpoint Presentation

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This is an editable resource in the form of a power point presentation that covers 10 of the most common writing errors. It can be used in classes to test learners knowledge in group settings. The explanations are contained in the notes area. This will be useful for discussion. 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;)
Health & Safety Vocabulary Bank with mix and match activity
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Health & Safety Vocabulary Bank with mix and match activity

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This document contains common words that are found in Health and Safety documentation in the workplace that everyone should be familiar with. On the first page the word is listed with a plain English definition to the right. The next two pages contain cut outs so that a mix and match activity can take place with learners. This is suitable for those with low levels of literacy and / or English as a second language learners. I have put this into practice and it has been very well received within the workplace. I split the class into groups and they have a competition to see who can finish first and / or get 100% accuracy. Leads to good discussions as well.
Workplace Forms and Template Bundle
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Workplace Forms and Template Bundle

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This bundle contains forms and templates for use in the Workplace. Microsoft Word - how to create a fillable form that can then be emailed to others to complete. Ipad App Criteria form to make decisions on appropriate apps for childcare / primary Training Needs Analysis forms to see what skill level learners are at prior to training. Writing a standard operating procedure to perfect workplace instructions Cover letter template for job applications CV templates for job applications - fill out and go!
Preparing an Elevator Speech - Powerpoint Presentation
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Preparing an Elevator Speech - Powerpoint Presentation

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An elevator speech can be used to introduce yourself, talk about your company, network or pitch an idea. Everyone should have an elevator speech for different situations. It allows you to clearly and concisely get your message across so that others understand you and your intentions. This presentation focuses on using an Elevator Speech in a workplace environment. By the end of the presentation learners will have created and practiced their own elevator speech. Learning Objectives: - Understand what an elevator speech is. - Understand why you need to have an elevator speech. - Learn how to prepare an elevator speech. - Learn how to deliver an elevator speech.
Business Templates Bundle
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Business Templates Bundle

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These templates are quick and easy for you to use and fully editable. Suitable for small / medium size businesses and sole traders. Includes: Project Templates in Powerpoint Training Proposal Template Meeting and Agenda Templates Marketing plan Template Computer Training Needs Analysis forms
Present and Past Tense Irregular Verb game with Answer Key
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Present and Past Tense Irregular Verb game with Answer Key

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The objective of the game is for players to become familiar with past and present tense irregular verbs. The winner of the game will have matched up the most present and past tense verbs. It is a mixture of knowledge, luck and good memory skills. This resource contains two files. A word document (so that it can be edited if necessary) and a pdf document. Answer key is included. 1. Print out the pages with the irregular verbs on them. (laminate to preserve if you want) 2. Keep piles separated (past tense verbs are underlined). 3. Have learners work in pairs or groups 4. Place the present tense verbs face down spread out in one area and the past tense verbs in another area. (Keeping them in rows and columns is best). 5. Player 1 turns over one card from the present tense and then tries to find the matching verb from the past tense area. 6. If a match is not made, they turn the cards back over and the next person has their turn. 7. When a match is made the learner keeps the two cards. 8. The winner is the player with the most cards at the end of the game. 9. Optional – learners to then make up sentences with the verbs for extra points.
Health & Safety Crossword Puzzle with Answers
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Health & Safety Crossword Puzzle with Answers

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Crossword puzzle with 10 common Health and Safety words. Answers included. Use for beginning or end of session or as a fill in activity. Supplied in pdf and Word format so that you can change the definitions to suit your industry / sector.