This resource contains a PP and worksheets. I have listed this as a free resource for a short time so that you can sample my work. All I ask is that you leave a review please. An elevator speech can be used to introduce yourself, talk about your company, network or pitch an idea. Everyone should have an elevator speech for different situations. It allows you to clearly and concisely get your message across so that others understand you and your intentions. It can also be used as a 'get to know you' activity at the beginning of new classes. This presentation focuses on using an Elevator Speech in a workplace environment. By the end of the presentation learners will have created and practiced their own elevator speech. Learning Objectives: - Understand what an elevator speech is. - Understand why you need to have an elevator speech. - Learn how to prepare an elevator speech. - Learn how to deliver an elevator speech. For other free and low cost training resources please visit my shop: To view other free and low cost resources please visit my shop: Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources And please remember to leave a review. Much appreciated :)

This resource contains various phone call situations written on role play cards that occur at work. It also contains a set of blank cards for learners to make up their own scenarios as well as message pad templates. Learners can role play situations and practice their telephone answering skills. It is important that the person answering the call uses correct telephone etiquette and takes down the message accurately. They can be used as part of or a whole lesson on telephone etiquette, which is an important customer service skill. Instructions: 1. Use the Word document to make any changes to the scenarios. Go straight to 2 if no changes are required. 2. Print out as many copies of page 3 as you need. (Will depend on number of pairs). 3. Cut out with scissors or guillotine 4. Page 5 contains phone message pads. Use them to take messages. To do the activity, all you need is two students, one with paper and pen for taking a message. Have your students sit back to back so they cannot use non-verbal cues to understand what their partner is saying. That way the role-play will be more like a real telephone conversation. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a New Year Crossword Puzzle activity that can be used as a finisher or gap fill or simply for fun! It contains 18 words associated with New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. It is provided as a pdf and in a word document so that descriptions can be edited if required.

This is a Finance vocabulary Crossword that is suitable for introducing key words to learners. It is a fun activity to complete individually or in teams. Answers are included. It is supplied as a pdf and a word document in case you want to edit the descriptions to suit your needs. There are 20 financial terms contained within the crossword. Word bank below: Budget Finance Debt Surplus Net Income Tax Expenses Cash ATM Borrow Broke Bitcoin Currency Interest Invest Save Receipt Withdraw Tip Refund

This template can be used when applying for jobs. It is set out in the correct format. It is a fill in activity for those seeking employment or practicing letter writing skills. Words that are in brackets should be replaced by your own specific situation. It is useful to encourage learners to research the company that they are applying to so that the letter shows that they have used their initiative.

All accidents / incidents in the workplace need to be reported and recorded. This is a typical template that can be used for this purpose. Learners should be able to fill out this form and understand the terminology associated with this.

A marketing plan is an essential document for a business to have. This resource provides a template for you or your team to work through to put together a workable plan with key objectives and actions to take. It could also be used for a project based task for schools. "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Benjamin Franklin. It has been provided in a pdf and word document so that you can type in and edit as required.

This crossword puzzle contains vocabulary around the Transgender day of Visibility, which is observed on March 31 each year. This is an international event that is dedicated to recognizing the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. The crossword is provided in a pdf format that is both digital and printable. This means that students / learners can type directly into the pdf as soon as it is opened, and or print it out. Supplied with answers. Word Bank: visibility vibrant collective voice transgender gender LGBT discrimination diversity transphobia non-binary activist equity intolerance

This diagram can be printed out for ESOL learners who are studying the future tenses. It covers Present Continuous, Present Simple, Be going to and Will. The diagram demonstrates both useage and form and provides examples. The can be incorporated into a lesson or used on its own. It also has a handout for students to complete. They do this by writing their own sentences into the speech bubbles using the correct form. When I used it, I had a colour copy enlarged to A3 and also provided the learners with an A4 copy. They very much appreciated it.

This resource contains documents that are useful to use when teaching about workplace forms. They provide good examples with graphics of Accident and Hazard forms. Learners can enter in their workplace forms and also their specific workplace examples of accidents, incidents and hazards that could affect the safety of themselves and others in the workplace. The documents can be edited for specific company details. There is also a standard form that can be filled out as an activity for students.

This resource contains two CV templates that you can fill in with your own information. The CV's are formatted and have space for you to type in your specific information. There are prompts to help you with this. They are standard CV's and it will generally be up to personal preference as to which one you will choose to use. It would be useful to have basic word skills to work with the documents. Delete any information not required by selecting and using the Delete key. Remember a hard page break is Ctrl Enter. Use this instead of just continually using the enter key as this can muck up formatting.

Do you need a fun and engaging resource that will get your students thinking about PPE and Health and Safety in general? This fits the bill! The objective of this game is to be the first player to be fully kitted up with the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and ready to work. E.g. they have all the items written on their list that they need. Each player needs a sheet of paper and a pen to write their list of PPE – Personal Protective Equipment. The only other item needed is a dice. The resource contains a word document and a power point presentation to display the game instructions to the class. Alternatively, they could be written on whiteboard or printed out. This game is best played in small groups.

This is an excellent resource to use for groups of people that have just come together, as a class or as a project team. It consists of an interactive powerpoint presentation that introduces the topic of values and starts the thought process of what values really are and why they are so important to identify on a personal and group level. The resource also contains a three page worksheet that has over 50 values listed. The group go through and identify their own values and then as a team agree on the top 5 values going forward. This is a great bonding exercise and allows the group to identify their own values and beliefs instead of having a teacher and / or facilitator imposing them on them. It is also a good team building activity that tests their negotiation skills. Sets the stage for an excellent learning programme to commence with motivated learners. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource is a Powerpoint Presentation that can be used to train people on how to write emails effectively. I have used this on a leadership course and it was well received. There are some time saving gems in here that can be easily implemented into your work day. There are also tasks that can be completed in pairs or groups. Lots of areas for discussion. Also a good opportunity for businesses to think about and discuss best practice for their own organisation. The average office worker receives around 80 emails each day. With that volume of mail, individual messages can easily get overlooked. Follow these simple rules to get your emails noticed and acted upon: Don't over communicate by email. Make good use of subject lines. Keep messages clear and brief. Be polite. Check your tone. Proofread. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a 25 slide engaging PowerPoint presentation that covers the important topic of Active Listening. It includes information on Body Language, Questioning, Paraphrasing, Facial Expressions, and best practice techniques. Teachers notes are included that contains additional information and answers to questions that are posed to students. There is a pdf version and a ppt version that can be edited if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This course will assist you in identifying behaviour traits within yourself that could be creating barriers to effective communication both in the workplace and your personal life. It covers: Passive, Assertive and Aggressive styles of communication Ideas for gaining Confidence The use of I statements to clearly communicate your message. This is an interactive PowerPoint presentation that contains activities for learners to practice their communication skills. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource contains a pack of 16 cards that bring up issues of ethical dilemmas that can be faced at work. It also contains a set of blank cards. They can be used in the following ways: • Warm up activities / lesson starters • Part of a lesson on ethics, morals, values • End of lesson activity • Discussions • Games Instructions: 1. Use the Word document to make any changes to the scenarios. Go straight to 2 if no changes are required. 2. Print out the cards sheet that you want to use. 3. Cut out with scissors or guillotine 4. Shuffle the deck and let learners choose a card. Learners express their opinion and then the group discusses whether they agree or disagree. 5. Optionally, have the group make up their own workplace dilemmas using the black sheet and try them out with each other in teams. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resources is for anyone in the education sector or business that wants to learn how to manage and prioritise their time more effectively. The resource contains a powerpoint presentation and word documents that can be used as handouts for learners. The powerpoint presentation has a notes section that is part of the overall lesson plan. It suggests activities for learners so that the presentation is interactive and engaging. The two word documents are activities for learners to participate in as part of the overall lesson. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a 8 page workbook that introduces the topic of the Johari Window. This is a widely used model for understanding and training in a variety of self-awareness dependent activities such as: personal development, communications, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, team development and inter-group relationships. I use this as a team building exercise, particularly when teams need to build trust so that they can move to a high performing phase. It is also beneficial to find out more about yourself and how others see you generally. A worksheet is included for participants to gain insights into the different quadrants and where they fit within these. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources