A list of 27 example essay titles organised by subject area. Ideal for pre-sessional and in-sessional students who need to practise subject-specific writing.

A nice little exercise for trainee teachers. There are three examples of student feedback, and the trainees have to identify the good and bad points of each. Originally designed for music teachers, but the same principles apply to any subject. Full suggested answers provided.

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.

This module proposal focuses on the practical academic skills the students will need on their degree, including finding sources for a project, participating in a seminar debate, presenting a project in a formal presentation, writing a basic academic paper, etc. In this package, you will receive: A proposed Scheme of Work for the whole 14-week module (divided into research skills, language skills, and the application of those skills) A rationale document explaining Academic English A list of the Academic English Skills targeted An example session outline If you or your department need an outline for a new Academic English Skills module for your students, look no further!

A modern degree for a globalised world, the BA Global English combines the linguistic exploration of English with the study of other global languages and cultures and the role of language in the globalised workplace. If you need a degree outline for your university provision, take a look at this resource. An exciting and modern degree idea.

This authentic task entails students selectively reading and taking notes on three journal articles, before writing a 400-word synthesis to a given question. This activity forces students to use the selective reading skills they have learned and that are detailed in the accompanying PowerPoint. Full lesson plan included. A demanding but powerful demonstration of synthesising and selective reading skills, suitable for pre-sessional or in-sessional students, particularly international students studying at an Anglophone university.

This work booklet and accompanying PowerPoint are for trainee teachers who are learning how to produce digital resources for their students. The focus is on language teachers, but this could easily be adapted. Topics include: Finding resources online Adapting digital resources Creating new resources Using digital resources in your classroom A nice resource that trainees can work through independently with minimal tutor supervision.

Five discussion scenarios on the common problems that trainers encounter when developing and running online courses. Trainees discuss in groups a given scenario, which leads to a nice class discussion. For trainee teachers, or anyone tasked with designing online learning content and courses.

Designed for students going on to study for a Masters, this reflection-based activity has students reflecting on a range of topics related to their degree, their chosen university and life in the UK. Particularly suitable for international students, this has a wide range of uses: from a fun speaking game to a summative reflective assessment.

An all-purpose scheme of work for any introductory linguistics course. Covering 12 weeks, this course begins with a discussion of “What is language?”, followed by phonetics, morphology and syntax. Finally, wider topics in sociolinguistics and language acquisition are introduced. If you need a basic Scheme of Work for your Linguistics 101 module or course, look no further!

A full assessment description, including assessment criteria and detailed descriptions of two example presentations, this is ideal if you need an end-of-course assessment activity. In individuals or groups, students describe a language they know or are learning in terms of the linguistic areas they have learned about (phonetics, syntax, morphology, etc). They present their language to their tutors. A ready-made assessment for any introductory linguistics or languages course.

An exam for students of introductory linguistics. A total of 8 questions cover some of the main areas of linguistics: Language classification Language change Morphology (including word classes and word building) Syntax (including complements and word order) Phonetics Could work as either a summative assessment or an initial diagnostic.

A good 2-hour lesson introducing some of the basic concepts in syntax: constituents, complements and word order. This package includes: A full and detailed lesson plan Three fun and interactive PowerPoints for the three main concepts Three activities for students to practise what they have learned A fun introduction to syntax for linguistics students of all ages and anyone who needs to understand basic syntax, including language learners and trainee language teachers.

A good 2 to 3-hours’ worth of material here. Fun activities and an interactive PowerPoint introduce some of the basic concepts in morphology: word classes, wordbuilding, derivation, and morphological trees, with homework activities and links to further resources. This package includes: A full and detailed lesson plan An interactive PowerPoint 5 separate activity worksheets for students Suitable for students of any age who need an introduction to morphology, including teacher trainees and general language students.

A self-contained lesson on interlanguage and interference in Second Language Acquisition. Includes: A full and detailed lesson plan A fun, interactive PowerPoint A group task for students A fun presentation intorduces the topic and leads into an extended group task, in which students investigate areas of interference in an L2 and produce a poster, which they present. Suitable for teacher trainees, students of linguistics, and general language learners.

A full and complete, approx. 2-hour lesson on Second Language Acquisition. Includes: Full and detailed lesson plan Fun interactive PowerPoint Six group activities Two videos Links to further resources Suitable for trainee teachers and linguistics students. The presentation serves as a nice overview of the main theories of Second Language Acquisition, while the activities encourage students to explore each theory in practice and what each theory implies is the nature of language itself.

A full 2 to 3-hour lesson that introduces language classification and language change, as an introduction to linguistics more widely. Includes four activities, a fun interactive PowerPoint, a video, and links to further resources. Also includes a full lesson plan. Ideal for undergraduate students or students encountering linguistics for the first time.

A full Introduction to Linguistics course, with over 30 separate resources, including 15 worksheets and activities, 7 interactive and fun PowerPoints, and 6 videos! This package includes: A complete 12-week Scheme of Work Detailed session plans for weeks 1, 3, 4 and 5 ALL materials for weeks 1, 3, 4 and 5 Full assessment descriptions (exam and presentation) with criteria Example assessment answers A fantastic package for any school/college/university that teaches linguistics.

This proposal details a 20-hour course spread over three days. Its aim is to improve the general research and writing skills of Masters/PhD students. Specifically, students will improve their skills in: Referencing and synthesizing The features of academic writing Critical thinking Writing an effective literature review In addition, students will receive one-to-one support and feedback on the work they have produced so far. The course could be delivered as a pre-sessional or in-sessional course. In this package, you will receive: Course Outline Scheme of Work Session plans Word and PowerPoint templates

Students analyze up to seven product presentations, looking for the good and bad points of each. A really fun activity, with several funny infomercials, Dragons’ Den, and other product-showcasing examples. Leads to a class discussion, with a supplementary reference sheet to take home. A nice introduction to marketing or mid-course supplementary material for a business-related module. Also great for assessment preparation when students are creating or pitching a product.