I was trying to develop some ideas about how to present "Talk Iike a Pirate Day" to my lower ESL classes - those learning English or needing more support. I came across a video using the alphabet to teach about pirates using simple English and my Talk Like A Pirate resource, Pirate Alphabet, was developed. I hope you like it. The big idea is to print out the pages, and make them into fun flash cards. I have included a presentation explaining the 31 different ways you can use these flashcards in the classroom to help your children expand their vocabulary and improve their memory skills. In addition, I have added some creative writing prompts for a fun set of English lessons. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the images to make an interesting, eye-catching Pirate Alphabet display. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different pirate related objects. The students can then discuss if they can think of other pirate related objects starting with this lesson. The images could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Want to teach the alphabet using Halloween images? This is a great set of resources for anyone wanting to buy a low cost Halloween alphabet. I have added a set of Halloween themed worksheets about the numbers and alphabet. I also added a presentation which shows you 31 different ways this teaching resource could be used in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the slides. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Halloween Alphabet. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into the correct order. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I have created 4 great teaching packs for Science: Animal Skeleton Bones, Human Skeleton Bones, Teeth and Your Senses. You can download these packs, print them off and have an instant wonderful display. Alternatively, you would use them as PowerPoint presentations within a lesson to introduce or review a topic. They make excellent talking prompts for the class! Animal Skeletons: See different examples of animal bones. How are they similar? How do they differ from each other? There are bones of fish, whales, snake and cows, to mention just a few. Human Skeletons: Here is a nice resource pack which contains a lot of the different bones students need to learn about. The photos are fantastic. Teeth: This includes what we need to have nice teeth and a few photos of what happens if we are not careful with our teeth. There are also some animal pictures so you can discuss animal teeth shapes. Senses: A nice teaching pack about our 5 senses. This would make an excellent display or sorting activity.

Are you teaching about the International Day of Democracy? Are your students interested in discussing why we need to vote? This is a PowerPoint full of Powerful images to help you. I have also written a PowerPoint which explains how you can use this teaching resource to help you with 31 different teaching activities in the classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. I have collected these photos together to save teachers everywhere from needing to do it themselves. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about International Day of Democracy. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of Democracy. The students can then discuss what they think each one is important. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

This is a fun presentation which is based on Halloween objects, while teaching phonics. It comes with a link to a great Halloween phonics song and video. It is a fun way of including Halloween in your Literacy lessons. I have now created a second PowerPoint presentation which will give you 31 different ways of using this resource in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Phonics. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Halloween Phonics words. The students can then discuss what more words start with the same sound. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Teaching about Halloween? I think you will love this teaching resource. It highlights the key vocabulary children need to know about Halloween. If you print it out, it would make an excellent display. In addition, I have added another presentation so you can teach, using this resource, 31 different teaching activities in the classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Vocabulary. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of Halloween objects. The students can then discuss what they think about each. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You can use these number and alphabet writing worksheets. It is a great fun set of worksheets. A great way to tie into Halloween activities. I have also added 31 different ways you could use these teaching resources in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Writing and Couting Sheets. The students could also take the laminated photos and images and sort them into the correct numerical and alphabetical order. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I find teaching with an alphabet theme works well for all sorts of topics. I could not find one which helped me to teach about space, so I made my own. If you print it out, it will help with both space, spellings and the alphabet all at once. The images are stunning and it will brighten up any classroom! You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different space objects being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the A to Z Earth and Space Alphabet. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different space features. The students can then discuss what they think each one is. Could students create their own versions of the A to Z Earth and Space Alphabet? The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I thought it would be a fun challenge to make a colourful alphabet about different rocks. The students could each choose a letter and then research the uses and other key facts about each of the rocks. There is a useful link at the end of the presentation which leads students to a wonderfully informative and clear website about rocks. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different rocks being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Rocks and Soil Rocks alphabets. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them Rocks and Soil Rocks alphabet. The students can then discuss what they think each one was used for. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I created 10 original posters or PowerPoint sides for you to use in class about firework safety. As an additional bonus and to make learning more fun, each tip directly links to a short related Fireman Sam video. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different instructions being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night Safety Tips . The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of safety tips. The students can then use these rules to create their own safety posters. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Looking for stunning photos of the Earth, Solar system and beyond? What to know where you can find 20 hours of stunning images and music? Welcome to my PowerPoint about Earth and Space. It is a perfect item for starting research topics and realizing what an amazing place space is. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different space views being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Stunning views of Earth and Space. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of space objects. The students can then research into each of the different types. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

A wide range of different photos of girls around the world. You can discuss what they are doing and thinking. Equally importantly, how would you help them to have the best life they can? What need to change? Do you think it will? You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activity being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about International Day of the Girl. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different girl activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I have made a lovely talking point resource for my class. I thought I would then share it with everyone else. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World Kindness Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of kindness. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Empower Your Students with the Essential Big Grammar Book for Entry Level! Introducing the Big Grammar Book, a must-have resource jam-packed with photocopiable worksheets designed specifically for teachers and students at Entry Level (ESOL Core Curriculum Entry Levels 1 & 2)! This no-nonsense grammar workbook is crafted to provide educators with a practical toolkit they can easily dip into for effective classroom instruction. Key Features: Comprehensive Content: With a great selection of worksheets taken from a popular website, this book covers essential grammar topics in a straightforward manner, making it easy for both teachers and students to grasp fundamental concepts. Ideal for Home and Classroom: The worksheets are perfect for classroom use and also ideal for students to practice at home, with all answers conveniently printed at the back for easy reference. Graded Difficulty: The book is thoughtfully divided into four parts, starting from basic topics and progressively building up to more challenging grammar activities. This structured approach ensures that learners develop their skills step by step, fostering confidence in their English abilities. Essential English Practice: Featuring a variety of Essential English worksheets, students will gain valuable practice in crucial areas, including using numbers, writing the alphabet, and spelling days and months correctly. These foundational skills are vital for learners at Entry Level. The Big Grammar Book is more than just a workbook; it’s an essential resource for teachers looking to enhance their students’ learning experience. Whether you’re in the classroom or supporting learners at home, this book provides the tools needed to ensure success in mastering English grammar. Equip your students with the skills they need to thrive—grab your copy today and watch their confidence soar!

• This pack contains 17 templates for creating your own worksheets, for use in lessons, for testing, or for homework. You can use them with any level – your choice of vocabulary and tenses will determine the level. • This pack also includes a sample set of finished worksheets (with answers) on the topic of “Dentist”. The level is pre-intermediate to intermediate. • You don’t need to create all the worksheets for a given topic; simply choose the ones you need. The worksheets are in four categories: vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and speaking & listening. Of course, you can also adapt the worksheets and include your own activities and categories. • Remember, as the teacher, you should know the answers to the worksheets! By thinking about the answers and researching what you do not know, your teaching skills will improve. • The worksheets practise concepts and skills that are fundamental to the You Are The Course Book method of teaching, for example: discussion words, spelling statements, tense conversion, idioms, word stress, sentence stress, collocations, connected speech, discussion, and so on. • In keeping with the YATCB method, why not encourage your students to make their own activities based on these worksheets – then swap them with one another, or give them to other classes. • You can write on the blank worksheets then photocopy them for your students, or create your own templates modelled on these worksheets

Welcome to the second Talk a Lot course book for Elementary level! This book is a companion volume to Book1 and features ten exciting new lessons topics: Crime, Sport, Music, Weather, Animals, Cars, The Human Body, Colours and Numbers, Life Events, and Nature. The lesson topics in this book can be used alongside those in Book 1, •Complete 12-week spoken English course •All materials, instructions and answers are included •Brand new and unique learning method •Learn and recall questions, answers and negatives using 8 common verb forms •Learn 400+ essential vocabulary words •100% photocopiable A great new feature in Book 2 is the inclusion of information exchange activities. Once again, the aim of this book is to teach students to think in English and Talk a Lot! The Talk a Lot course objectives are very simple: •Every student talking in English •Every student listening to and understanding English •Every student thinking in English, and •Every student taking part in class Talk a Lot is structured so that every student can practise and improve English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, word and sentence stress, and interpersonal skills, by working in pairs, groups and one to one with the teacher. The main benefits of Talk a Lot are: •Students have to think in English during lessons in a controlled and focused way •Students learn how to memorise correct English structures naturally, without abstract and unrelated grammar lessons •Students learn how to construct eight different common verb forms, using positive, negative and question forms, as well as embedded grammar appropriate to their level. The verb forms studied are: Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Modal Verbs, Future Forms, and First Conditional •Students learn 400+ essential vocabulary words by heart •Students enjoy following a simple and effective method that produces results quickly

Can you spot the mistake in the text below? What’s the chances of a manned mission to Mars? It could be a problem with apostrophes or a missing article, or maybe it just doesn’t make sense. It could be there’s a punctuation mark missing or a spelling mistake, or perhaps the words used don’t agree – the verb is singular but the noun is plural … What do you think? Not sure? You need this book! Inside you will find 60 examples of incorrect English, including the one above, adapted from genuine mistakes published in newspaper and magazine articles, advertisements, websites, and leaflets. Each example has one mistake. Your task is to find it and say what kind of mistake it is – then write the corrected version. In the process you will improve your written English by learning to identify the common mistakes that professional writers make and that professional editors and proofreaders miss. We all need to write to communicate with others. This book shows you how to improve your written English by avoiding the mistakes that the professionals make. ALSO INCLUDES OUR EXCLUSIVE A-Z OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR WORDS! This version of the book has an improved reading format and packed full of colourful photos and images to further amuse and motivate students!

Want to encourage your students to talk about books and reading, while still getting an excellent level of grammar practice? Want a fully structured teaching unit on books and reading for ESL students? The resources focus on speaking and improving their vocabulary. The original book was free in the public domain and you are welcome to search for it. I have spent a long time removing all the advertising and promotional hyperlinks and making sure there are interesting, relevant pictures on every page, making it a professional looking book your students will be proud to work in and bring home. Contents Sentence Focus Activities Sentence Blocks + Extensions Sentence Blocks – Sentence Stress and Vowel Sounds Connected Sentence Cards Connected Sentence Cards – with Consonant and Vowel Sounds Connected Speech Template Word Focus Activities Discussion Words + IPA Version Discussion Words – Visualisations Discussion Words Question Sheet Information Exchange Multi-Purpose Text: • Original Text + Spot the Difference • Gap-Fill + Multiple Choice Questions • Comprehension Questions + True, False, or Unknown? • Glossary of New Words Free Practice Activities Discussion Questions Agree or Disagree? Role Plays + Extensions Continuous Assessment Tests Vocabulary Test Lesson Test

I have decided to collect together great ESL worksheets on Australia and share them with other teachers. I really love the final outcome. I hope you do to! This particular Australian Topic Unit is packed full of different activities and ideas for you to try. There is a 30 hour talking topic book. There are additional questions to solve in the addition worksheets about Australia, there is a whole photo pack about life in Australia and of course there are 31 different teaching activities for you to try which are connected to the Photo Flashcard pack. Some of these resources were originally public domain. However, I have cleaned them up, removed the excessive links to the original website, added lots of new and interesting photos linked to the topics and as you can see, thrown in a lot of different extra activities on top. Sentence Focus Activities Sentence Blocks + Extensions Sentence Blocks – Sentence Stress and Vowel Sounds Connected Sentence Cards Connected Sentence Cards – with Consonant and Vowel Sounds Connected Speech Template Word Focus Activities Discussion Words + IPA Version + Glossary Discussion Words – Visualisations Discussion Words Question Sheet Information Exchange Multi-Purpose Text: • Original Text + Spot the Difference • Gap-Fill + Multiple Choice Questions • Comprehension Questions + True, False, or Unknown? • Glossary of New Words Free Practice Activities Discussion Questions Agree or Disagree? Role Plays + Extensions Continuous Assessment Tests Vocabulary Test Lesson Test

I added a set of 30 photos about travel and a set of 31 fabulous teaching activities. The original workbook was free - however I have added pictures and removed the hyperlinks from the pages to make them clean and easy to use. They look far more professional now. Contents Sentence Focus Activities Are you covering travel and holidays with your English students? Then you will really like this pack of worksheets. It has something for everyone and focuses on getting the students to speak in English more in class. Sentence Blocks + Extensions Sentence Blocks – Sentence Stress and Vowel Sounds Connected Sentence Cards Connected Sentence Cards – with Consonant and Vowel Sounds Connected Speech Template Word Focus Activities Discussion Words + IPA Version Discussion Words – Visualisations Discussion Words Question Sheet Information Exchange Multi-Purpose Text: • Original Text + Spot the Difference • Gap-Fill + Multiple Choice Questions • Comprehension Questions + True, False, or Unknown? • Glossary of New Words Free Practice Activities Discussion Questions Agree or Disagree? Role Plays + Extensions Continuous Assessment Tests Vocabulary Test Lesson Test