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ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL, literacy and Functional English resources created by a qualified and experienced teacher. Isla has taught in FE education sector for over 12 years, teaching a variety of learners from 14 - 70, from all over the world as well as the UK. With a specialism in both ESOL and literacy she is well qualified to produce high quality, relevant resources that learners love. Need further inspiration? Then check out her ever expanding social media profiles and website on the right.

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ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL, literacy and Functional English resources created by a qualified and experienced teacher. Isla has taught in FE education sector for over 12 years, teaching a variety of learners from 14 - 70, from all over the world as well as the UK. With a specialism in both ESOL and literacy she is well qualified to produce high quality, relevant resources that learners love. Need further inspiration? Then check out her ever expanding social media profiles and website on the right.
Reading Record Template and Reading Review Template (ESOL/ESL/EFL/EAL/Literacy/SLD)
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Reading Record Template and Reading Review Template (ESOL/ESL/EFL/EAL/Literacy/SLD)

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Simple and clear reading record template that can be printed double sided and form an ongoing record of your learners' reading. Along with this resource is a more detailed record in which learners can review the books they have read at the end, designed with clear questions and prompts, entry level readers and writers are guided to write simple reviews of their books in order to encourage a deeper understanding and further learning from their reading. Ideal for lessons where you introduce learners to libraries and book selections and want them to continue to read on a regular basis. The clear and simple design works well with learners of all ages. If you would like to see more of my reading resources please check out my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Library Quiz for ESOL and Literacy Learners (ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL)
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Library Quiz for ESOL and Literacy Learners (ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL)

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Library Quiz that can be used in any adult/college library. The quiz, written for ESOL learners, can be used for any entry level learners of English needing to find out more about their local or college library. The quiz allows learners to find out key information about the library and targets in on specific resources that would be useful to entry level English learners.
Number Words and Digits Cards for Pairs/Pelmonism/Matching/Ordering - ESOL/EAL/ESOL/EFL/Literacy/SLD
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Number Words and Digits Cards for Pairs/Pelmonism/Matching/Ordering - ESOL/EAL/ESOL/EFL/Literacy/SLD

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Clear number cards with numbers up to a million (1-20, 30,40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 1000, 1,000,000) in both words and digits. Two versions, simple black and white which can be printed on white or coloured card or paper or a bright colour version. All easy to laminate and cut up if needed. Numbers can be used to play pairs (pelmanism), play a matching activity, order or simply provide a reference. Aimed at entry level ESOL and literacy learners, ideal for all students but designed in a simple way to ensure easy reading and suitability for all ages including adult. 16 words and numbers per page, 5 pages in total. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Book Terms and Meanings Cut Out and Matching Activity (ESOL/EAL/ESL/EFL/Literacy/SLD)
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Book Terms and Meanings Cut Out and Matching Activity (ESOL/EAL/ESL/EFL/Literacy/SLD)

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A fun matching activity in 3 styles. Match the terms about books (author, blurb, index etc) to their meanings either by using the colour or black and white cut out cards (designed in a random order to let the students do the cutting without getting the answers!) or on a standard worksheet where they just draw a line between the terms and their meanings. Written for entry level ESOL or literacy learners as a starter for a lesson on reading, books or types of text, I find it works well as an introduction to books when starting on library work, books reviews or reading schemes, If you'd like more reading based activities check out my other reading resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Present Continuous English Charades Card Game for ESOL/ESL/EFL/EAL Learners
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Present Continuous English Charades Card Game for ESOL/ESL/EFL/EAL Learners

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A set of 24 editable charades cards stating present continuous actions that students can act out and others can guess. Excellent activity for consolidating and practising use of the present continuous tense. Cards cover everyday activities and past times perfect for enlivening a grammar lesson focusing on present continuous. Just download the word document and print, for longevity you could print on coloured card and/or laminate. Along with the cards is a PowerPoint presentation with a title slide, teacher instructions and editable scoreboard. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Christmas Present, Past and Future Reading and Writing Activities for ESOL Learners
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Christmas Present, Past and Future Reading and Writing Activities for ESOL Learners

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A Christmas and festival themed reading piece with introductory activities, questions on text and writing output activity on festivals and celebrations aimed at E2-L1 learners but could be adapted for E1 easily. The reading draws from personal experience of Christmas celebrations and requires the learners to identify tenses from present, past and future as well as then answering questions in the correct the tenses.
Target bank for ESOL learners (ESOL targets)
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Target bank for ESOL learners (ESOL targets)

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A selection of 12 key targets with over 60 related actions to help English language learners set their own meaningful SMART targets. This is a resource I have developed to help my students focus in on specific areas they wish to improve and actions they can take to do this as well as meeting the needs of my FE institution which requires SMART targets for all learners in their ILPs. If you would like to see more of my resources check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood?p=2
Dilemma and Problem Cards - PSD/ESOL/EAL/ESL/EFL/Tutorial
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Dilemma and Problem Cards - PSD/ESOL/EAL/ESL/EFL/Tutorial

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A set of 18 dilemmas and problems aimed at teenage learners, perfect for the Dealing with Problems in Everyday Life unit of Personal and Social Development, use for teaching giving advice in ESOL and generally tackling problems in tutorial type lessons. These cards can be given to small groups or pairs of learners where they can discuss what they would do, what advice they would give and how simple or complex the problems are. Designed using a clear font and simple language, these cards are easy to print and use straight away. If you would like to see more of my resources, why not check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Skills Show Reading Comprehension and Job Vocabulary Activity -ESOL/EAL/ESL/EFL/Literacy/SLD/ALD
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Skills Show Reading Comprehension and Job Vocabulary Activity -ESOL/EAL/ESL/EFL/Literacy/SLD/ALD

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An entry level reading activity ideal for learners visiting the Skills Show that don't have the reading skills to navigate the website. This clear reading comprehension summarises the event, describing where and when it happens and what happens there. Followed up by a vocabulary exercise using the sections of the show to elicit further jobs that would be included. Designed for entry level ESOL learners who are going to the show this reading and vocabularly activity really helps learners get an overview of the show and understand what happens there.
Past Simple - Verb 'to be' Board Game (ESOL, EFL, EAL, ESL)
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Past Simple - Verb 'to be' Board Game (ESOL, EFL, EAL, ESL)

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Fun board game for learners to play to practise their knowledge of the past simple verb 'to be'. This notoriously tricky part of tense can be practised over and over in a fun board game. Just print double sided in either a4 or a3 and laminate for longevity if needed, all you need is a set of dice and some counters (although I've got learners to make their own counters and dice in the past). This is a resource I use year after year to provide valuable practice of the tense and liven up lessons. If you would like to see more of my resources please go to my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Jobs Taboo (ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL)
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Jobs Taboo (ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL)

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12 cards naming different job titles. Great for lessons on jobs or employability. Learners have to describe the job at the top without using the words on the card. Fully editable to make it harder or easier for your learners, these clear cards can be printed on card or paper and laminated if you so choose. Brilliant starter for any work related lesson or a great way to extend ESOL/ESL/EFL/EAL learners vocabulary and encourage students to speak more. Great fun! If you would like to see more of my resources please visit my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood?p=2
Diwali Reading Comprehension - ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL
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Diwali Reading Comprehension - ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL

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A simple piece of reading on the festival of Diwali and how it is celebrated. Written with the entry level and beginner reader in mind the text simply describes the festival and how people celebrate it. Combined with a set of 9 comprehension questions it provides that basis for a topical lesson on the festival celebrated by many.
Jobs and Future Discussion Question Cards  - Tutorial or Personal and Social Development Activity
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Jobs and Future Discussion Question Cards - Tutorial or Personal and Social Development Activity

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A set of 16 question cards on the topic of jobs and the future aimed at 14-19 learners who need to consider career options, future goals, skills and qualities. These ready made question cards in both black and white or colour can easily be printed and cut up to create an easy discussion in groups that would fit nicely into tutorial lessons, lessons on jobs and work well with personal and social development qualifications in units including Working Towards Goals and Career Development. Clear text and easy to print and cut format mean this lesson activity is ready to go.
Halloween Comprehension (ESOL,ESOL,EAL,EFL)
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Halloween Comprehension (ESOL,ESOL,EAL,EFL)

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Simple and clear entry-level text on Halloween, it's origins and how it is celebrated today. Ideal for entry-level ESOL or literacy learners. The text is designed in an easy to read font, perfect for beginner readers and includes a set of comprehension questions as well as a key word activity.
Bonfire Night Comprehension - ESL/ESL/EAL/EFL/Literacy/ALD
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Bonfire Night Comprehension - ESL/ESL/EAL/EFL/Literacy/ALD

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An entry level reading task aimed at ESOL or literacy learners. This straightforward comprehension describes the traditional celebration of Bonfire Night in the UK, why it is celebrated and what people do. Written in clear font with pictures that illustrate the key points and a set of 9 comprehension questions to check understanding of the text. This would form the basis of a fun and topical lesson on Bonfire Night, hopefully saving you some much needed time. If you like this resource and are looking for more, why not check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood
Boggle Starter/Energiser for SMART Notebook
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Boggle Starter/Energiser for SMART Notebook

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'Boggle' style game presented on SMART Notebook. Learners have to make as many words as they can out of the letters that touch. Letters are editable to change easily for different lessons. Comes with timer and clear instructions. Perfect to start your lesson and warm learners up. Great for embedding English and encouraging good spelling as well as developing vocabulary.
General Election Key Word Card Sort/Matching Activity
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General Election Key Word Card Sort/Matching Activity

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A great starter/fun activity for a lesson based on the General Election. Designed with ESOL and low level readers in mind this clear and fun resource would work well as an intro to any lesson on the general election to check learners knowledge of key voting terms/vocabulary and recognition of party leaders. The resource is available here in colour or black and white ready to print, laminate if needed and cut up ready for class. Terms included are: General Election vote political party Prime Minister ballot paper postal vote Polling Station constituency Labour (Jeremy Corbyn) Conservatives (Theresa May) Liberal Democrats (Tim Farron) Green Party (Carolin Lucas) UKIP (Paul Nuttall) SNP (Nicola Sturgeon) Plaid Cmryu (Leanne Wood) MP
Inspirational Classroom Poster Bundle
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Inspirational Classroom Poster Bundle

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Beautiful inspirational quote posters by some of the greatest minds of our times. Maya Angelou, Nelson Mandela and Ghandi. Modern posters to brighten up your classroom and inspire your learners. 3 posters for £2.
Marking Labels - ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL, Adults, FE and Secondary
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Marking Labels - ESOL/ESL/EAL/EFL, Adults, FE and Secondary

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Simply designed with mature learners in mind these timesaving stickers simplify feedback highlighting effort made and praise, a blank space next to a tick for positive comments and blank space next to a question mark for an area to improve. Teachers can use for feedback on work or learners could complete as self or peer assessment. Designed neutrally and simply for all learners, these clear and easy to understand stickers can be used across many different cohorts effectively. Ready to print onto regular label sheets, just pop your stickers in the printer and print these templates on in no time.