Here you will find a range of materials for English as a Foreign Language, English for Academic Purposes, linguistics, research skills, culture, teacher training, professional development, and more. My materials are interactive, fun, and have been tried and tested in the classroom. The products available range from activities to full lessons to complete courses. Please take a look!
Here you will find a range of materials for English as a Foreign Language, English for Academic Purposes, linguistics, research skills, culture, teacher training, professional development, and more. My materials are interactive, fun, and have been tried and tested in the classroom. The products available range from activities to full lessons to complete courses. Please take a look!
A video on “safe spaces” with accompanying questions, followed by eight discussion scenarios for pair/group/class discussion. Suitable for young adults and above, in both educational and professional contexts. Also valuable for international students learning how to study in Anglophone universities.
Four discussion scenarios related to immigration for students to discuss in pairs/groups/whole-class. Suitable for any critical thinking class, and in particular for international students on presessionals and degree-preparation courses.
A listening activity in which students listen to advice from current students about settling into university life. Particularly suitable for international students studying in an Anglophone country.
In pairs or groups, students investigate three types of English accent (“Mockney”, “Valley Girl” and “Vocal Fry”), using the videos provided and their own research, before reporting back to the class their findings. Includes prompt questions. Suitable for English language learners or students of English language and linguistics.
A straightforward speaking skills criteria sheet suitable for any speaking assessment involving the CEFR. Categories are fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.
A readymade and useful resource for your pre-sessional, in-sessional or general language assessments.
Two semester-long groupwork tasks for international students studying in an Anglophone country. These are fun, group-based tasks: the first involves students creating a documentary, while the second is more open and involves showcasing their culture.
A fantastic and fun addition to any module for international students.
An assessment based around a seminar discussion. This is a full assessment description with acompanying assessment criteria that are already mapped to the CEFR (B1 to C1). Ideal if you need a no-nonsense speaking assessment on your pre-sessional and/or Academic English course.
A range of resources for training modern teachers, with a particular focus on language teachers and their digital skills. This bundle also includes a full reflective post-training course.
Everything you need for any British Culture course: a range of activities involving the language, culture, education, and politics of the United Kingdom. Designed primarily for higher education, but could easily be adapted for lower levels.
Everything you need to start your Pre-Masters course!
This is a two-semester, one-year Masters-preparation course for international students coming to study for a Masters at an Anglophone university.
There are 5 fully developed modules covering all the skills students need for postgraduate study: Research Skills, Language Studies, Study Skills, Cultural Studies, and Independent Study.
Fully formatted and branded, this readymade course is perfect for course developers who need a fully developed course for their institution.
This complete package includes:
Course Summary
Module comparison
Marketing plan
Induction PowerPoint
Induction Schedule
Course meeting schedule
Information session for inter-department presentations
5 module Schemes of Work
Fully developed rationales for each module
Consistently formatted template documents (worksheet, PowerPoint, register, timetable)
8 complete assessments (including assessment descriptions and marking criteria)
An Excel marksheet with all assessment percentages encoded
Do your Spanish students struggle with certain English phonemes? Are they frustrated by the sounds z, ʃ, and ʒ (among others…)?
Then use these fun resources to help them!
Everything you need for any English for Academic Purposes course! This huge bundle covers core topics, such as synthesising, referencing, selective reading, how to write a dissertation, listening to lectures, academic genre, and seminar skills. Also included are complete module and course proposals, with tailored assessments.
A fun collection of resources to develop professional and personal skills. Very adaptable for a variety of contexts: students, teachers, trainees, and employees.
Skills include:
Critical thinking
Debating
Digital competence
Leadership
Reflection
Groupwork
A huge number of linguistics resources all tied up in a bundle! From whole introductory courses, fun activities, innovative assessments, to cutting-edge module proposals. A perfect kickstart for any introductory linguistics course.
