I develop my own TESOL teaching resources, specifically aimed at adult learners at a range of abilities. My classes are beginner (CEFR A1-2), pre-intermediate (CEFR B1), upper intermediate (CEFR B2), and advanced (CEFR C1-2). I offer a range of topics including speaking, culture, grammar. In addition, I combine my passion for history with my EFL teaching experience in my History classes.
I develop my own TESOL teaching resources, specifically aimed at adult learners at a range of abilities. My classes are beginner (CEFR A1-2), pre-intermediate (CEFR B1), upper intermediate (CEFR B2), and advanced (CEFR C1-2). I offer a range of topics including speaking, culture, grammar. In addition, I combine my passion for history with my EFL teaching experience in my History classes.
Due to the nature of the topic, this class is recommended for adult learners only. This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about pub culture in the UK. Students discuss their own drinking habits before doing a quiz about British pub culture. Students learn key vocabulary related to pubs (beer tap, bartender, bar, doorman, last orders, pint). Students read a text about social guidelines in British pubs and test their understanding with a short quiz. Students use phrases related to permission to talk about things you can and can’t do in a pub.
This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about etiquette on public transport. Students learn key vocabulary (courteous, elderly, handicapped, disturb, awkward, inappropriate), complete a gap-fill, read a text and answer comprehension questions, learn key phrases for polite and impolite requests and finally practice them in a role-play with a partner.
This is an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Culture class about driving in the UK. Students learn key vocabulary (speed limit, petrol station, motorway, zebra crossing, roundabout, seatbelt), complete a gap-fill, read a text about driving, answer comprehension questions, discuss with a partner and guess vocabulary in an interactive activity.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about age idioms. Students learn the following idioms: young at heart, born yesterday, act your age, teach an old dog new tricks. Students learn the meaning and test their understanding using a quiz before discussing the idioms with their partners.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about food idioms. Students will learn and practice the following idioms: bring home the bacon, a piece of cake, a cup of tea, take something with a pinch of salt, put all your eggs in one basket, and in a nutshell. Students confirm their understanding of each idiom before using each idiom in their own discussions.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about time idioms. Students will learn the idioms whale of a time, time heals all wounds, time flies, time on my hands. Students confirm their understanding and discuss the idioms with a partner in various production activities.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 7.0) EFL Culture class about the four nations of the UK. Students will learn key facts about each of the four nations in reading activities. Students learn key vocabulary and discuss what they have learned with partners in interactive activities.
A speaking class designed for adults and teenagers on the topic of animals. The level is CEFR B2 and includes vocabulary, discussion questions, and other interactive activities.
A Beginner speaking (CEFR A2) class for adults and high school learners of English as a Second Language. The class includes vocabulary, discussions, and other interactive activities.
This an upper intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 6.0) EFL Speaking class about beauty. Students first describe two pictures, one showing make-up and another showing plastic surgery). The students should be encouraged to think about different beauty standards. Vocabulary is then introduced using pictures (cosmetics, plastic surgery, vitamins and supplements, hair styling, teeth whitening, moisturise). Students then match key words to the different pieces of vocabulary e.g. dentist - teeth whitening. A discussion activity follows. In preparation for a reading activity, students look at a photograph of a beauty contest. Next, key words in the text are previewed. after reading the article on beauty pageants, students answer comprehension questions. Finally, they discuss their opinions with partners in an agree/disagree activity.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about Operation Market Garden during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the airborne Allied attempt to liberate the Netherlands failed. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why Japan attacked the US. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Battle of Midway during the second world war. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the US Navy and Air Force were successful against the Japanese. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the Tehran conference in 1943. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what was agreed between the Allied leaders. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the surrender of Japan in 1945. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of how Japanese society changed following the surrender. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about Nazi policy toward young people in the 1930s. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of what the aims of the Nazi Party were. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.
This is an advanced (CEFR C1/2, IELTS 7.5/8.0) EFL History class about the NATO exercise Able Archer in 1983. Using primary and secondary sources (see below), students will answer the question of why the USSR believed it was a cover for a genuine attack. Students will look at images of the event/period and discuss what they see. Next, students will learn the key people, places and time periods involved. Next, they will learn key vocabulary in preparation for a reading activity summarising the event. The students then read each source and answer comprehension questions to confirm their understanding. Students then evaluate the sources for their reliability by analysing the origin, context, perspective of the author, audience, and motive of each. Finally, students answer the question based on what they have learned.