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 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
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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 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 lesson is designed for Beginner Adult ESL learners with a limited vocabulary. It is the 4th in a series of beginner lessons for complete beginners.
This lesson compares the form and function of the Present Simple and Present Continuous Tenses and assumes that students have already been exposed to both these tenses. It is designed to review and consolidate their prior learning. I suggest you use this lesson after you’ve spent some time on the present simple tense, such as my beginners’ lessons on Routines and Introduction to the Present Continuous tense. (details of these are below)
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
The lesson covers a lot of the elementary language
•Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics.
•Present simple and Present Continuous tense
•Question forms and negatives
•Vocabulary of work and everyday activities
•Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
•Writing simple sentences
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 bundle of 5 academic reading, writing and speaking resources designed to prepare ADULT ESL students for the IELTS exam. The lessons are appropriate for any Intermediate/Upper Intermediate classes especially those with an academic focus.
The lessons are written for teachers who are preparing students for the IELTS exam or any other academic situation but they can also be used as self study by students.
There is enough material in these 5 resources for at least 10 hours of lessons possibly a lot more, depending on how you use it.
Please refer to each product for a detailed description of what’s included.
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
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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Check out my store for other IELTS products or if you’re looking something easier have a look at my Beginners products.
Academic Writing Tasks for IELTS
Academic Writing Skills for IELTS - Writing Complex Sentences
Academic Writing Skills - Adult ESL Students - IELTS - Bundle
A complete package of 4 lessons suitable for mixed ability adult ESL learners. Topics and presentation are suitable for adult learners. The language taught is relevant to adult learners needs in an English speaking country.
Lessons are ready to go and can be presented as a powerpoint or worksheets printed and copied. There is very little (or no) other prep required
Each lesson is a complete and flexible lesson incorporating reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The lessons cover elementary language
Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics.
Present simple tense and question forms
Vocabulary of everyday routines, family, jobs
Language of Time
Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
Writing simple sentences and a short paragraphs
Completing forms
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.
For complete details see the description of each individual product.
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I use this lesson 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 concept of goals is introduced by 2 short reading texts. By using this lesson with your students you will help them to set their own goals as well as learn the language to talk about goals and their studies in general. This 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.
This lesson 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 as a goal setting lesson, 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 this lesson the context is talking about long term and short term goals.
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.
It may take 2 lessons or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material.
This lesson can be used:
with a whole class, a small group or one to one
The lesson integrates speaking, listening, reading and writing and covers a lot of core elementary language.
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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
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
Use these task cards with your Adult ESL Beginner students to practice asking and answering questions using the Present Perfect Tense.
These cards are great to use with multi level classes (as beginners’ classes tend to be). They are easy to use because I’ve done all the hard work for you.
Included in this resource.
64 task cards - 32 in colour and 32 in black and white
2 grammar reference sheets with a review of Yes/no and Wh question forms
a list of common irregular verbs for students to refer to, if needed.
There are 2 sets of 16 cards - all with questions in the present perfect tense. Set 1 has the complete question, Set 2 has gaps in the question requiring the student to create the question before asking it. In both Set 1 and Set 2 , questions 1 - 8 are Yes/No questions. Questions 9 -16 are Wh questions which include more difficult vocabulary and will be more difficult to answer.
Task cards are very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways in a classroom:
• To practice a grammar point/ target language that has been taught - in this case the present perfect tense
• As a warm up activity
• As a review of a previous lesson
• As a diagnostic tool for you
• To change the pace during the lesson and get the students talking
• Can be used with pairs or groups
This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling.
If you see any other errors please let me know so that I can correct them.
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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.
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
Also check out my other Grammatical task cards.
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:
a list of 21 phrasal verbs using PUT 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
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.
This is one in a series of lessons - check out the other verbs in my store.
Idiomatic language and especially 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:
A list of 21 phrasal verbs using COME and their meanings
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
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.
This is one in a series of lessons - check out the other verbs in my store.
This is a Low PREP (just photocopy and go) reading and writing lesson for a mixed ability Beginner or low level Pre Intermediate ESL or Adult Migrant Class. It also includes some paired speaking activities.
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
This reading lesson is based on an Information Text. Speaking and writing tasks are integrated as well as an opportunity to review and practice Present Simple verb forms and question forms.
The text has an Australian flavour but will work in any country especially as students have an opportunity to describe animals from their 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. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. The final writing task has 2 options - a simple guided writing task or a more difficult task that involves writing a semi guided Information Report.
This resource includes:
7 Activities or tasks which include:
2 x Speaking activities
1 x Vocab activity
3 x Reading tasks
1 x Writing Task (with 2 options)
Also included an opportunity to practice asking and answering questions using the present simple tense
I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go. I have also included pictures which will help you introduce the topic and pre teach some vocab
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.
Thank you for visiting my store
This is a Low PREP (just photocopy and go) reading and writing lesson for a mixed ability beginner or low level pre- Intermediate ESL or Adult Migrant Class. It also includes some paired speaking activities.
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
This reading lesson is based on an Information Text. Speaking and writing tasks are integrated as well as an opportunity to review and practice Present Simple question forms.
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. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. The final writing task has 2 options - a simple guided writing task or a more difficult task that involves writing a semi guided Information Report.
This resource includes:
8 Activities or tasks which include:
2 x Speaking activities
2 x Vocab activities
3 x Reading tasks
1 x Writing Task (with 2 options)
Also included an opportunity to practice asking and answering questions using the present simple tense
I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go.
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.
Thank you for visiting my store.
If you like this resource you will find other Adult ESL Beginners lessons in my store.
If you are teaching IELTS classes you might be interested in my other IELTS resources. Check out my shop…
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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 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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The present perfect is the tense that most ESL students find tricky. This is a review lesson for adults who have already been taught the Present Perfect at some stage. It covers the grammatical form and the 4 main uses of the Present Perfect tense with examples. There are 3 activities 2 of which are quizzes that could be done with the whole class or to make it more fun in groups as a competition.
Thank you for visiting my store. Please check out my store for a more advanced resource for the present perfect tense .
This lesson contains 5 fun activities that are suitable for beginner or elementary Adult ESL students. Most of the activities involve speaking and listening. If students are able, most of the activities can be followed with a short writing activity and/or oral feedback to the class.
I have used all these activities at some time with adult ESL students. They work for students who are migrants, refugees or international students.
They are great for starting a new year or term because
1.They help students to get to know each other
2.They help you to get the know the students and also assess their level of English
These activities also work at other times of the year too and are a great way to get students talking. So if you don’t use them all you can keep them for later.
Bonus included - suggestions for 3 other no prep get to know you activities.
Please be aware- spelling is UK/Australia and prints to A4 paper.
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This is a writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on developing academic writing skills for IELTS or academic study. It teaches writing complex sentences and structuring an opinion essay, both skills students need to get high scores in the IELTS exam. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes
The aim of this lesson is to write complex sentences using a variety of linking words (cohesive devices). Essay structure of an opinion essay is also covered.
This lesson is based on the requirements of the IELTS exam although the concepts are applicable to any type of academic writing.
There are a series of guided exercises (4 Activities) beginning at sentence level before progressing to paragraphs and essays and ending with an unguided 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.
Package includes:
4 Writing Activities - guided and unguided
A comprehensive list of linking words/cohesive devices
Model of paragraph
Essay Structure model
IELTS Tips
Teachers notes
This lesson is designed for Pre-Intermediate adult ESL Students. It is an integrated lesson with a mix of speaking, and grammatical activities which could be done orally first and then written. Pronunciation is a key feature of this lesson.
The focus of the lesson is Past tense 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
Most of the Activities are self explanatory and answers are provided for some. There are opportunities for extension for stronger students and flexibility in how it is delivered.
I would expect the lesson to take about 2 hours for an average class, with some of the grammar activities set for homework.
Ready to print and go. Easy …
I have checked this carefully but if you find any typos please le me know so that I can fix them
If you loved this resource or you are looking for something a bit easier,
check out my store for my Adult ESL Beginners Lessons:
Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I
Adult Beginners ESL Lesson - Daily Routines (present simple)
Beginners ESL Back to School / Getting to Know You Activities
Adult ESL Beginners - JOBS
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I use this lesson with a mixed ability beginner Adult ESL Class.
It is an introduction to the past tense to describe events in the past that are relevant to the students.
I have introduced some commonly used regular and irregular verbs and question and negative forms. It is designed to equip adult ESL students with some basic language to communicate with. It is NOT a comprehensive lesson on the past tense.
The lesson covers a lot of the elementary language:
Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics.
Past simple tense
Question forms
Everyday vocabulary
Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
Guided writing – writing simple sentences and a short paragraph
Extension writing activity
In this lesson you will get:
a text with comprehension questions
a cloze passage
past tense grammar focus
a vocab activity
2 writing tasks - 1 guided writing task
a speaking/listening activity (pairs )
most activities are multi level
If you loved this resource or you are looking for something a bit easier,
check out my store for my other Adult ESL Beginners Lessons:
Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I
Adult Beginners ESL Lesson - Daily Routines (present simple)
Beginners ESL Back to School / Getting to Know You Activities
Adult ESL Beginners - JOBS
A grammar resource for Intermediate Level Adult ESL students. It begins with a review powerpoint and then 4 Activities of increasing difficulty. There are 2 writing tasks a grammar activity and a speaking/listening group activity.The final activity is open ended and quite challenging but a good introduction to the language required for IELTS Writing Task 1 (or other academic writing)
I am aware that not all teachers have access to photocopying facilities or the ability to print off heaps of copies. For this reason, I try to keep the printed pages as dense as possible to reduce the number of printed pages. It is also better for the environment!
I have planned this so that slides 2 – 4 (or 5) are used as a PowerPoint review with the whole class – hence the coloured background.
The rest (on white background) can be printed (or not) as required.