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
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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.
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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 writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on sentence and paragraph structure. 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 stratergies are applicable to any type of academic writing.
The focus of this package is on 3 keys elements of the IELTS writing Task 1
The structure of the writing
Language for describing trends in data – graphs, tables etc.
Language for comparison
This package contains:
Lesson notes/an explanation of:
Requirements of Writing Task 1 in IELTS
Structure of paragraphs
Extensive list of vocabulary to describe trends in data
Language of comparison
PLUS
5 Activities based on the above lessons ranging from guided to progressively open-ended.
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 is a grammar focused lesson using the Third Conditional for ADULT ESL students. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above. The lesson is based on a text that demonstrates the use of the third conditional form in context. This is a complex grammar point to teach but with this step by step approach and detailed lesson notes, I have made it easy for you to teach.
Please note
This lesson assumes that students are already familiar with the past perfect. If they are not, I suggest that you teach the past perfect before you begin this lesson. You can find a complete lesson on the past perfect here. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/past-perfect-grammar-activities-12575318
This lesson is suitable for a mixed ability class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary, as an independent learning package or with online students.
Most of the activities are quite structured, self-explanatory and build on each other so they are best done in order. The activities could be done orally in pairs first if that works for your students. You can structure the activities as much or as little as your students need.
What’s included:
A reading text with 3 different types of comprehension questions
Vocabulary extension activities based on the reading text.
Cloze passages
Grammar Guide (Information sheet) focusing on the form and use of the 3rd conditional.
4 different activities to practice using the 3rd conditional.
Writing a formal letter to express regret
24 asks cards to prompt students to ask and answer questions using the 3rd conditional in situations relevant to adult learners
Detailed Teachers Notes
Answer key
Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners.
This resource may include some Australian/UK language and prints to A4 paper.
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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.
Terms of use
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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.
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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
I use this lesson with a mixed ability beginner adult ESL class. It is a complete lesson (maybe 2) on the topic of jobs, using the present simple tense. It is based on a short text about a person’s job. This is one of a series of present simple lessons. It is the second resource I have about jobs. Jobs #2 (this one) is a bit more difficult than the original Jobs, but they compliment each other.
The lesson integrates speaking, listening, reading and writing and covers a lot of core elementary language.
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 jobs.
This lesson can be used in several ways:
•with total beginners – supported by a lot of scaffolding by the teacher
•as an introduction to the present simple tense
•as a review lesson tor ongoing students
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.
It may take 1 lesson 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.
Resource includes:
Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics.
Present simple tense – focusing on 3rd person
Specific job related vocabulary
Question forms - yes/no and Wh
Speaking practice –asking and answering questions
Writing simple sentences and a short paragraph
Completing a form
Some language used is UK/Australian and prints to A4 paper
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This is an Upper Intermediate (CFER level B2 or C1) writing and speaking lesson on the topic of the environment.
The skills taught in this lesson are based on the requirements of the speaking and writing components of the IELTS exam, but the lesson is also appropriate for any Intermediate/Upper Intermediate classes especially those with an academic focus.
The skills taught include:
•Vocabulary extension
•Structure of a problem/solution essay
•Planning and writing an essay
•Answering a range of questions related to the topic of the enviroment
•Preparing and presenting a one-minute talk.
The speaking activities comprise of 3 different Speaking Activities: Tasks cards are available for all 3 activities
•Answering simple short answer questions
(comparable to IELTS Speaking part 1)
•Answering complex questions
(comparable to IELTS Speaking part 3)
•One-minute talks on a given topic related to technology (comparable to IELTS task 2)
All of these are presented as pair work activities providing relevant and meaningful speaking practice for ALL students as well as non- threatening IELTS practice for IELTS students.
I have checked this carefully, but if you find any errors, typos etc. please let me know so that I can fix it.
Slides print to A4 paper and language is UK/Australian English
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This 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.
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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 grammar focused lesson for adult ESL students with a mix of written and spoken practise. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above. It focuses on the form/structure and use of the passive voice. It is a low prep/ready to go lesson with content that is interesting and relevant for adult students.
This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students.
Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work.
There are lots of elements and prior knowledge required to form the passive voice, so I’ve included a review of:
• past participles,
• verb tenses
• how to conjugate the verb “to be” in a all tenses (this is something students find quite tricky)
Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work.
This Lesson package contains
2 x 50 + minute lessons
Comprehensive study of the passive voice
In depth study of the grammar
Review of past participles, conjugation of verb ‘to be’ and review of tense forms
2 x reading texts with examples of passive voice in context
9 Activities incorporating reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
Answers to all the activities
Very low preparation -just need to cut out cards for one activity. All the rest is print and go.
Powerpoint slides to assist with the presentation and teaching of the lesson
Teacher’s notes to explain how to use the resource
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 .
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.
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.
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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.