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 integrated reading and writing lesson for intermediate level adult ESL students. It is based around an information text about Christmas in Australia but expands to include other international celebrations relevant to the students in your class.
This is very easy to use, just print and go, no prep required except for printing. I’ve even given you the answers. I’ve included the last 2 activities as an extension activity for able students and requires a knowledge of the language of comparison.
This lesson could be used as:
• a topic based lesson about Christmas which extends to other celebrations or
• as a lesson in reading and writing Information texts.
You can use it all or just parts, up to you and the level of your students.
Skills:
Reading for main idea
Reading for detail
Vocabulary extension and use
Notetaking
Speaking and Listening – Asking and answering questions
Writing an Information Report
Using a Graphic Organiser to organise ideas
Writing a compare/contrast essay
You will find a lesson on the language of comparison here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/comaprative-and-superlative-adjectives-12580535
Description
Do you need to teach relative clauses to your adult ESL students? This is a complete grammar lesson focused on defining relative clauses introduced through the context of a reading text.
It is designed for students who are Intermediate level and above and ideal for IELTS or other academic English courses. It focuses on the use of relative clause for combining ideas or writing complex sentences.
It is a low prep/ready to go lesson with content that is interesting and relevant for adult students. Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work.
This lesson can be used with a class - as an independent learning package or with online students… There are opportunities for differentiation if necessary.
What’s included:
A reading passage with MC questions and a Vocab Activity
Identifying relative pronouns and relative clauses in context
Detailed Grammar Focus (3 pages)
3 grammar practice exercises
48 Task Cards based on topics relevant to academic English or IELTS which can be used in a number of ways
This resource may contain UK/Australian spelling and prints to A4 paper.
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 .
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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.
This is a grammar focused lesson using the Second Conditional for ADULT ESL students. It is designed for students who are pre intermediate level and above. It is based on the topic of the Environment (pollution).
This lesson 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. A detailed lesson plan and answers are provided
The lesson is based on a text that introduces some vocabulary about the environment and pollution and demonstrates the use of the second conditional form.
This lesson aims to provide students with the functional language to talk about environmental issues as well as hypothetical future events.
This package includes:
Reading Text
2 sets of Comprehension questions - one spoken and one written
Cloze passages
Vocabulary activities
A grammar guide
Grammar practice activities
Task cards
A letter writing activity
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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This is a grammar focused lesson using Zero and First Conditionals for ADULT ESL students. It is designed for students who are pre intermediate level and above. It is based on the topic of Global Warming.
This lesson 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. A detailed lesson plan and answers are provided
The lesson is based on a text that introduces some vocabulary about global warming demonstrates the use of both the zero and first conditonal forms.
It aims to provide students with the functional language to talk about global warming and present or future conditions.
This package includes:
Reading Text
2 sets of Comprehension questions
Cloze passages
Vocabulary activities
2 Grammar guides
Grammar practice activites
Task cards
A writing activity
Teachers notes
Answer key
If you’d like an easier version of this resource check out
Adult-ESL-Beginners-Grammar-Conditionals-Zero-and-Global-Warming-
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 lesson is designed for Adult ESL Students at high beginner or pre intermediate levels. It will work well with a mixed ability/level class and there are opportunities for differentiation.
It is a complete lesson (maybe 2) on the topic of Global Warming and an introduction to Conditionals (zero form). It includes Reading, Writing ,Listening and Speaking activities.
Conditionals not usually included in Beginner’s courses because it is quite complex. This lesson will be challenging for most Beginners as it also includes some complex vocabulary There is a deliberate repetition of sentences in the activities to keep this simpler for beginners .
I have also kept the vocabulary level simple and relevant to beginner Adult ESL 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. A detailed lesson plan and answers are provided
This lesson aims to provide students with the functional language to talk about global warming and express something which is always true if the condition in the sentence is met.
The lesson is based on a dialogue that introduces some vocabulary about global warming demonstrates the use of the zero conditonal form
It covers a lot of other elementary language and language skills:
Reading and understanding simple texts.
Zero conditional – for general truths
Vocabulary of global warming and general life situations.
Completing a cloze activity
Sentence matching and sentence completion.
Question forms – What do you do if…?
Speaking/Listening practice – asking and answering questions.
Writing simple sentences
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.
If you want to expand on this lesson, I do have a much more difficult Intermediate level zero conditional and first conditional lesson also on the topic of global warming , in my store. But it is quite a lot more difficult than this one.
Here are some other similar 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 Tense
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This is a writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on essay structure and planning. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes. Although it focuses on the requirements of the IELTS exam the strategies are applicable to any type of academic writing
The aim of this lesson is to learn how to write well structured essays. It looks at the 5 most common essay types and how to identify them. It examines the essay structure of an opinion essay and an advantages and disavantages essay type. It addresses common mistakes and
There are 3 guided exercises to develop skills which lead to a complete essay.
This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students.
Check out my store for other IELTS resources.
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This is an Upper Intermediate (CFER level B2 or C1) writing and speaking lesson on the topic of technology.
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 an opinion essay
•Planning and writing an opinion essay
•Answering a range of questions related to the topic of technology
•Preparing and presenting a one-minute talk.
• The speaking activities comprise of 3 different Speaking 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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I use this lesson with a mixed ability beginner Adult ESL Class. It is a complete lesson (maybe 2) on the topic of work and routines. It is my 2nd lesson on routines/present simple tense and Routines 2 is quite a bit more difficult than the original Routines which is more suited to total beginners.
The lesson is based on a text about the work routines of an aged care worker and involves lots of relevant vocabulary as well as practice of the present simple tense.
It covers a lot of elementary language and language skills:
•Reading and understanding simple text topics.
•Present simple tense – focusing especially on 3rd person forms
•Question forms – Yes/No and WH questions
•Vocabulary of work routines
•Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
•Writing simple sentences
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.
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 this lesson the context is work.
This is a flexible lesson that can be used in a variety of ways:
•with a whole class,
• a small group or
• one to one
And for several different levels for different purposes
•with total beginners – supported by a lot of scaffolding by the teacher
•as an introduction to the present simple tense
•as diagnostic tool or
•as a review lesson tor ongoing students
Here are some other similar 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 Tense
This is a complete letter writing package on writing formal and informal letters. It is for Adult ESL students and includes tasks and language that is meaningful for adult learners. It teaches the features, structure and language of both types of letters. It is a multi level package so can used with students at Intermediate level and above.
The lessons incorporate the requirements of the IELTS General – Writing Task 1. These requirements are explained on Slide 2. The rest of the presentation/lesson is applicable to any Intermediate and above letter writing lesson.
In this package you will get:
2 hours (or more) of lesson material
Power point slides (for explanation) and activities for printing
Detailed explanation of the features, structure and language of formal and informal letters and practice using it
Formal v Informal Language - identifying and categorising
8 different activities - some at 2 or more levels
Suitable for IELTS preparation
Uses speaking and reading skills as well as writing skills
Opportunities for collaborative group and pair work
Jumbled texts, cloze activities and more
Teachers’ notes and suggestions for teaching
Answers keys
Almost everything is ready to copy and go. There are 2 activities where some preparation (i.e. cutting) is optional but the activities would definitely work better if you had time to prepare the activity.
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 integrated reading and speaking resource is a great Back to School or first day/week of a new course lesson for your Intermediate level adult ESL/EAL students. It’s a great way to get to know your students while at the same time teaching them useful language. Your students will also appreciate that you are taking the time to find out about them and their learning needs.
There is enough material for at least 2 lessons
This Needs Analysis Lesson has 3 aims:
Help students think about their language learning needs and be an active part of the process. This could be a very different style of learning than they are used to (depending on their previous experiences).
Gives you, the teacher, an insight into what the students need to learn and how they prefer to learn.
Provides the students with the metalanguage they need to discuss their learning, needs and expectations. There are lots of opportunities for speaking in pairs and groups.
Included in this resource;
A reading activity with 2 texts and 2 types of questions
5 vocabulary activities
A set of Vocab cards that can be used in a variety of ways
4 different needs surveys/questionnaires
2 graphic organisers
Lots of opportunity for a pair and group work
Detailed Teachers notes
Answers to Activities
There is enough material for at least 2 lessons.
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
Thank you for visiting my store.
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.
Terms of use
This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
This integrated reading and speaking resource is based on the topic of goal setting. It is designed for Intermediate level Adult ESL/EAL students. It can be used during back-to-school time, at the start of a new course, at new year. There is enough material for at least 3 lessons and as well as an in-depth look into goals, there is also material on overcoming, obstacles, dealing with distractions and time management.
Goal setting is an important and popular topic for Adult ESL classes. Most adult ESL students will come to class with a goal which is often something long term and not very specific such as “improve my English”, “Get a job” or “go to university” . But apart from attending a class they haven’t really thought about how they will get there.
This resource will help them break down their long-term goals into smaller more achievable goals that will help to keep them motivated.
Because adult ESL students often have other commitments such as part time work, or family responsibilities they face a lot of obstacles. This resource addresses those challenges to ensure the students success.
Topic related vocabulary, developing reading skills and lots of speaking/discussion opportunities are embedded in these lessons.
In this resource you will find 11 varied Activities that include:
3 x reading texts and comprehension activities.
4 x Vocabulary Activities
5 x graphic organisers
Teachers’ notes
Answer keys
For more details of what’s included refer to the thumbnail for a list of contents.
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
Thank you for visiting my store. Please leave a review if you and your students loved this resource.
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.
Terms of use
This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
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.
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
Use these 2 flexible resources with a mixed ability Beginners Adult ESL class. The Past Simple and Past Continuous/Past Progressive Tense are introduced in a context that is relevant to adult students with language that they will be able to use in their everyday lives.
It is not for complete beginners as some prior knowledge is required. I suggest that the Past Simple lesson is done first, as the Past Continuous resource builds on this.
It’s easy to use, just Print and GO. I’ve even included answers for some of the activities to make it easier for you to check the answers with the whole class, using Power Point.
The language level of this lesson is higher than some of my other Beginner lessons, so depending on your class you may need to scaffold, go through with the class first or pair able/less able students.
The lessons cover a lot of relevant elementary language:
Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics.
Past Simple Tense - regular and irregular verbs
Past Continuous tense – form and use.
Question forms using the past simple and past continuous tense
Everyday vocabulary
Speaking practice – asking and answering questions
An Introduction to writing complex sentences using because
Guided writing
Extension writing activity
For complete details refer to the individual lesson descriptions
This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling.
If you loved this resource or you are looking for something a bit easier, check out my store for my other popular Adult ESL Beginners Lessons:
Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I, or Daily Routines
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.
These 2 resources are designed for Pre- Intermediate - Intermediate level Adult ESL Students.
They are print and go grammar lessons with content relevant to adult learners. There are no fancy fonts or childish pictures. The emphasis is on good solid content and interesting activities. They are integrated lessons with a mix of speaking, grammar and writing. The lessons begin with some structured grammatical activities which could be done orally first and then written. The second part of the lesson is more open – ended, allowing students to integrate what they’ve learned and begin speaking confidently.
Lesson 1 focuses on regular verbs with emphasis on:
pronunciation of ED ending with /d/, /t/ or /id/
spelling patterns
grammar focus on negative and question forms of past tenses
speaking activities to consolidate
The focus of lesson 2 is on
Irregular past tense verb forms
Negatives and questions in the past tense (which many students find challenging)
speaking and writing tasks to consolidate and extend learning
Most of the Activities are self explanatory and answers are provided for the structured activities. In most cases there are other possible answers.
The open-ended activities provide opportunities for extension for stronger students and flexibility in how it is delivered.
I would expect each lesson to take about 2 hours for an average class, with some of the written tasks set for homework.
Ready to print and go. Easy …
Prints to A4 paper and uses UK/Australian English
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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Encourage your adult ESL students to take an active role in their language learning journey using these student centred lessons that focus on Goal setting, Time Management and Needs Analysis They can be used during back-to-school time, at the start of a new course, at new year or any other time.
Resource 1 - Goal Setting
This integrated reading and speaking resource is based on the topic of goal setting. It is designed for Intermediate level Adult ESL/EAL students. There is enough material for at least 3 lessons and as well as an in-depth look into goals, there is also material on overcoming, obstacles, dealing with distractions and time management.
Topic related vocabulary, developing reading skills and lots of speaking/discussion opportunities are embedded in these lessons.
In this resource you will find 11 varied Activities that include:
3 x reading texts and comprehension activities.
4 x Vocabulary Activities
5 x graphic organisers
Teachers’ notes
Answer keys
Resource 2 - Needs Analysis
It’s a great way to get to know your students while at the same time teaching them useful language. Your students will also appreciate that you are taking the time to find out about them and their learning needs.
There is enough material for at least 2 lessons
This Needs Analysis Lesson has 3 aims:
Help students think about their language learning needs and be an active part of the process. This could be a very different style of learning than they are used to (depending on their previous experiences).
Gives you, the teacher, an insight into what the students need to learn and how they prefer to learn.
Provides the students with the metalanguage they need to discuss their learning, needs and expectations. There are lots of opportunities for speaking in pairs and groups.
Included in this resource;
A reading activity with 2 texts and 2 types of questions
5 vocabulary activities
A set of Vocab cards that can be used in a variety of ways
4 different needs surveys/questionnaires
2 graphic organisers
Lots of opportunity for a pair and group work
Detailed Teachers notes
Answers to Activities
Both resources are designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners.
Topic related vocabulary, developing reading skills and lots of speaking/discussion opportunities are embedded in both of these lessons.
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
Thank you for visiting my store. Please follow me here and be the first to know about freebies, discounts and new products.
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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This is both a very comprehensive Reading and Writing resource for ADULT ESL students focusing on paraphrasing. It is designed for students who are Intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes.
Paraphrasing is an important skill for any academic situation as well as for passing the IELTS exam at a level 7 or above. It is a skill that most ESL students find very difficult Being able to paraphrase well demonstrates a flexibility in language use. It is also crucial at University level to avoid plagiarism and the consequences.
This resource provides you with all the resources you will to teach your students how to paraphrase effectively. everything has been provided, including answers to everything.
Included in this resource are:
3 different Reading Texts that are based on the topic of plagiarism and paraphrasing.
Comprehension Activities for each text using question types similar to those found on the IELTS test.
Vocabulary Activities for each text.
A Cloze Activity based on the texts. There are 2 versions making differentiation easy.
6 different paraphrasing strategies with practice exercises for each.
Strategies included are:
Nominalisation
Using synonyms
Changing the order of information
Creating complex sentence
Passives
Using a participle
A consolidation Activity
Answers to everything
Teacher’s notes
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
Thank you for visiting my store.
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.
Terms of use
This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Check out my store for other IELTS products or if you’re looking something easier have a look at my Beginners products.
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Adult ESL - Academic Writing and Speaking - Topic based Lesson - Technology
Academic Writing and Speaking - Adult ESL - Topic based Lesson - Environment
This is a bundle of three reading lessons suitable for a mixed ability beginner or low level Pre Intermediate ESL or Adult Migrant class. The lessons are based on Information Reports all with an Australian flavour which would be great for Australian Adult Migrant classes but they would also work with English learners in other countries as there is also opportunities to discuss and write about aspects of the students own culture or country.
Some of the language will be challenging for Beginner students so it’s not suitable for complete Beginners (see my lesson My Family and I if you are looking for something for complete Beginners) but with some scaffolding it will be accessible to most good beginners or low level pre-intermediate students.
There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs.
Each lesson includes
Reading comprehension
Speaking activities - pair work
Vocabulary building activities
Review and practice of present simple tense
Understanding the structure of simple Information Reports
Writing an Information Report - 2 Options - 1. very guided or 2. supported
Language, topics and presentation suitable for adults
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