Link to my video that advises English language learners on the best free websites to use to help improve their English. Perfect for learners in need of extra practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckm_Eiz3XM

Video to explain the use of the present simple verb to be in English, using am, is and are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mw7pu4u-E0

Short and simple description and animation to explain verbs. If you enjoy this video, please check out my other resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJGsgrnJVm0

Short video with easy tips to help your learners improve their English skills, perfect for any English as a second language learner needing a few ideas to improve their studies. Can easily be set as homework to watch the video and identify a couple of tips that will help them, also works well to help English language learners set workable targets that will help them improve. If you enjoy this video why not check out my other resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

Short video to help learners of English improve their English using Facebook. Great to show EAL/ESOL/EFL/ESL learners in need of extra practice. If you like this video then check out my other resources available in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood Video link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pie7JL2vAAE

Quick powerpoint quiz that you can edit to suit your learners, revises key punctuation and spelling rules.

Powerpoint presentation outlining lesson on persuasive writing using Room 101 clip from YouTube. Fun and interesting lesson to enable learners to grasp the purpose and style of persuasive text.

A useful, clear and simple PowerPoint presentation for English language and literacy learners that clarifies the use of commas in English with examples.

'If you don't like something, change it, if you can't change it, change your attitude about it.' May Angelou. Printable classroom poster quote to inspire your students and pupils.

'Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world' Nelson Mandela. Inspirational education poster for classrooms, schools, colleges etc.

'Live if you were to die tomorrow, learn if you were to live forever.' Ghandi. Printable inspirational and educational quote poster for your classroom, school or college.

Tips for improving spelling - poster for classroom, school or college display.

Great activity to start a lesson on C.V.s. Cut up the C.V. into pieces and ask the students to construct it. Then get them to proofread for the many mistakes. Allows students to identify and explore the possible layouts of a C.V. and recognise the importance of proofreading such an important document. Perfect for Literacy, ESOL, English and Employability classes from entry levels to level 2.

A new vocabulary worksheet that can be given to students to record new words on. There is space for the word, meaning, the word in a sentence, synonyms and a 'draw it' space for learners to illustrate the word to aid their memory or even add a translation. I use this with ESOL students but it could be used with any learner who needs to record and remember new vocabulary.

Clear printable card sets of the days of the week, months, dates and years. Easy to print onto card or paper and cut up and laminate if needed. Great for ordering activities, learning spellings as well creating the date daily in the classroom with these cut up cards that learners can choose from. Designed with the beginner reader in mind, the text is easy to read and available in either black and white which can be printed on either white or coloured paper or coloured for eye catching activities and displays. Pack includes: days of the week, months, dates 1st -31st and years 2017-2030. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

A ready made, printable, gap fill activity plus copy of the full lyrics of Slade's famous Christmas anthem for cutting up, as well as a list of suggested activities and link to song on YouTube. A fun listening lesson for ESOL learners at Christmas time!

Two sets of clear cards featuring common maths symbols and fractions with their word equivalent. Perfect for entry level ESOL/literacy learners learning the meaning of the symbols. Can be used for matching activities, pelmanism (pairs), ordering as well as structuring basic sums. Designed with the beginner reader in mind, text is clear and simple and aimed at all ages including adults. 12 cards per page, 4 pages. 2 sets, one colour, one black and white. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

A positive and inspirational quote from Maya Angelou set on a dreamy cloudy blue sky background. An eye-catching and uplifting design to make your classroom or hallway a more beautiful place. Full quote 'Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud'.

Lesson resources for an ESOL lesson looking at festivals and the contemporary traditions of Christmas. Focusing specifically on using present and past tenses to describe festivals and Christmas. Resources could fill at least an hour and a half worth of lessons. Best suited to entry level learners. Questionnaire - Resource/worksheet to allow learners to practice asking questions about festivals and produce writing and speaking in the present and past tense. Reading and writing activity - Worksheet/reading text about someones experience of Christmas, what they do every year, last year and this year. Models different tenses and asks learners to highlight the verbs and tenses then write their own piece of writing about a festival they celebrate.

This fun starter activity is designed for ESOL or entry level literacy students. Ideal for the beginning of term as a quick 'get to know you' activity. The worksheet included is ready to print, with clear instructions on the second page you'll be able to run with it straight away. Asking learners to find out interesting information about each other, it not only breaks the ice but enables learners to practise simple question forming as well as valuable speaking and listening practice. This is a resource I've used for years, it never fails to get learners chatting and enables them to learn whilst finding out about their peers.