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I am an ESL/EALD/EFL teacher based in Australia. I have taught for decades in schools, Tertiary institutions and language schools in 4 different countries. I teach adult students - migrants, refugees and International students who want to learn or improve their English. Their levels range from complete beginners to almost native speaker level. I also help students prefer for a variety of exams - IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams, OLNA (a basic literacy and numeracy test specific to Australia). I now

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I am an ESL/EALD/EFL teacher based in Australia. I have taught for decades in schools, Tertiary institutions and language schools in 4 different countries. I teach adult students - migrants, refugees and International students who want to learn or improve their English. Their levels range from complete beginners to almost native speaker level. I also help students prefer for a variety of exams - IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams, OLNA (a basic literacy and numeracy test specific to Australia). I now
Christmas in Australia- Reading an Information Report - Adult ESL Beginners
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Christmas in Australia- Reading an Information Report - Adult ESL Beginners

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This is a Low PREP (just photocopy and go) reading and writing lesson for a mixed ability beginner ESL or Adult Migrant Class. It also includes some paired speaking activities. This is a flexible lesson that can be used in a variety of ways: • with a whole class, • a small group or • one to one There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. The lesson is based on a simple Information Text about Christmas in Australia. It could be used as a seasonal text in Australia or elsewhere but can be used at any time of the year as a reading activity based on an Information text. There is also opportunity for the students to talk and write about celebrations in their own cultures. It contains 6 structured tasks, 4 of them are based directly on the Information Text. The last 2 tasks extend the topic and relate to celebrations in the students country of origin, giving the students the opportunity to share something about themselves and their culture. This is great for classroom dynamics. There is a mixture of reading, writing and speaking included. I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go. Language is British/Australian English but there are no big differences to prevent use in US. Slides print to A4 paper. I have checked this carefully, but if you find any errors, typos etc. please let me know so that I can fix it. If you are teaching IELTS classes you might be interested in my other IELTS resources. Check out my shop… Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Idioms for Adult ESL Learners
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Idioms for Adult ESL Learners

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ESL Students find Idioms challenging. This lesson teaches 16 idioms related to feelings. As well as useful in day to day life these idioms are also particularly relevant to the speaking part of the IELTS exam. As I know teachers are super busy and may not have time for any prep, this lesson has been designed so it can be used in 3 ways: 1.No prep print and go worksheets for in class or homework A card matching activity requiring preparation – cutting up cards. laminating etc. Once done it can used again (and again) You will need 1 set of the blue cards (16 cards) and 1 set of the black cards (16 cards) for each pair of students. Used in class, this activity will generate discussion and probably laughter as they try to work out the meaning of some of these idioms. This is the best way to teach this lesson if you have the time to set it up. Mix and match– part in class with the writing activity fo homework. The writing activity can also be done orally in class.
IELTS Speaking - everything you need to know ( to get a high score)
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IELTS Speaking - everything you need to know ( to get a high score)

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This Powerpoint presentation is a comprehensive guide for students preparing for the IELTS exam. It covers all the practical aspects of the test as well as tips and strategies for getting a Level 7 or 8. It ends with an activity to practice Part 2 of the test with a partner and a Vocabulary extension activity. The presention includes information on: The format of the test The marking criteria The requirements of Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the test as well as examples of the questions asked. Detailed tips on how to prepare for the test What you need to do to get a level 7 or level 8 Vocabularly learning strategies Some useful phrases to connect ideas 4 task cards, which are sample questions for pair work practice It could be used individually or with a whole class - especially useful for teachers who are not familiar with this exam. No need to research - everything you need to know is here. If you are teaching IELTS check out my other IELTS resources in my shop I have checked this carefully, but if you find any errors, typos etc. please let me know so that I can fix it.
IELTS Writing Bundle
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IELTS Writing Bundle

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This bundle contains 3 structured packages each containing several lessons. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes. The lessons are based on the requirements of the IELTS exam although the concepts are applicable to any type of academic writing. All of the lessons focus on essay structure which is a problem most IELTS students struggle with. To get a good grade in IELTS the student must have a well structured essay that answers the question. Package 1 focuses on Writing Task 1 which is a description of a graph, bar chart, table etc. It looks at the essay structure, language to describe trends in data and the language of comparison Package 2 looks at the 5 most common essay types and how to identify them. It examines the essay structure of an opinion essay and an advantages and disavantages essay type. It addresses common mistakes and ways to avoid them. Package 3 focuses on essay structure of opinion essays and the use of complex sentences and cohesive devices. For complete details of what is included please refer to the description for each individual package.
Speaking and Listening  - Back to School -  Adult ESL Beginners
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Speaking and Listening - Back to School - Adult ESL Beginners

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This lesson contains 5 fun activities that are suitable for beginner or elementary Adult ESL students. Most of the activities involve speaking and listening. If students are able, most of the activities can be followed with a short writing activity and/or oral feedback to the class. I have used all these activities at some time with adult ESL students. They work for students who are migrants, refugees or international students. They are great for starting a new year or term because 1.They help students to get to know each other 2.They help you to get the know the students and also assess their level of English These activities also work at other times of the year too and are a great way to get students talking. So if you don’t use them all you can keep them for later. Bonus included - suggestions for 3 other no prep get to know you activities. Please be aware- spelling is UK/Australia and prints to A4 paper. Thank you for visiting my store. Please check out my other adult ESL resources.
Academic  writing skills for IELTS - Essay Structure and Planning
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Academic writing skills for IELTS - Essay Structure and Planning

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This is a writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on essay structure and planning. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes. Although it focuses on the requirements of the IELTS exam the strategies are applicable to any type of academic writing The aim of this lesson is to learn how to write well structured essays. It looks at the 5 most common essay types and how to identify them. It examines the essay structure of an opinion essay and an advantages and disavantages essay type. It addresses common mistakes and There are 3 guided exercises to develop skills which lead to a complete essay. This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students. Check out my store for other IELTS resources. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Phrasal Verbs Bundle and memory game
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Phrasal Verbs Bundle and memory game

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Four Phrasal Verb mini lessons and a memory game Phrasal verbs are something that high level intermediate or advanced learners find challenging to understand or use. In some exams such as IELTS students need some familiarity with phrasal verbs to get a high score. I created this resource to use with one to one online IELTS students but it’s adaptable to any situation. Resource includes: 4 separate lessons each with a list of 21 -25 phrasal verbs using either PUT, COME, GO. TAKE and their meaning Activity 1 - a gap fill activity to insert the missing phrasal verb Activity 2 - ideas for a role play activity using the phrasal verbs Teacher’s notes with suggestions for use Answer key to Activity 1 A memory game, incorporating Phrasal Verbs from all 4 lessons- as revision/consolidation Suggestions for use included. It can be used in a number of ways according to the needs of your students. You might want to do it as a whole class, group work, one to one.
Adult Beginners ESL Lesson - Daily Routines - Present Simple Tense
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Adult Beginners ESL Lesson - Daily Routines - Present Simple Tense

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This is a beginners ESL lesson for adults based on daily routines., using the Present Simple Tense. It is a complete and flexible lesson incorporating reading, writing, speaking and listening. The lesson covers a lot of useful elementary language Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics. Present simple tense Question forms Vocabulary of everyday routines Language of Time Speaking practice –asking and answering questions Writing simple sentences and a short paragraph There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - My Family and I Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense You will also find this resource in these BUNDLES Adult Beginners ESL - Bundle of 4 complete lessons - Present Simple Tense Grammar - Present and Past Tenses - Adult ESL Beginners - Bundle ADULT ESL BEGINNER Present Tenses - BUNDLE of 6 Lessons Your review of this resource would be much appreciated. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Phrasal Verbs with COME
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Phrasal Verbs with COME

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Idiomatic language and especially phrasal verbs are something that high level intermediate or advanced learners find challenging to understand or use. In some exams such as IELTS students need some familiarity with phrasal verbs to get a high score. I created this resource to use with one to one online IELTS students but it’s adaptable to any situation. Resource includes: A list of 21 phrasal verbs using COME and their meanings Activity 1 - a gap fill activity to insert the missing phrasal verb Activity 2 - ideas for a role play activity using the phrasal verbs Teacher’s notes with suggestions for use Answer key to Activity 1 Suggestions for use included. It can be used in a number of ways according to the needs of your students. You might want to do it as a whole class, group work, one to one. This is one in a series of lessons - check out the other verbs in my store.
Phrasal Verbs with TAKE
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Phrasal Verbs with TAKE

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Idiomatic language and especially phrasal verbs are something that high level intermediate or advanced learners find challenging to understand or use. In some exams such as IELTS students need some familiarity with phrasal verbs to get a high score. I created this resource to use with one to one online IELTS students but it’s adaptable to any situation. Resource includes: A list of 21 phrasal verbs using TAKE and their meaning Activity 1 - a gap fill activity to insert the missing phrasal verb Activity 2 - ideas for a role play activity using the phrasal verbs Teacher’s notes with suggestions for use Answer key to Activity 1 Suggestions for use included. It can be used in a number of ways according to the needs of your students. You might want to do it as a whole class, group work, one to one. This is one in a series of lessons - check out the other verbs in my store.
Phrasal Verbs with PUT
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Phrasal Verbs with PUT

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Phrasal verbs are something that high level intermediate or advanced learners find challenging to understand or use. In some exams such as IELTS students need some familiarity with phrasal verbs to get a high score. I created this resource to use with one to one online IELTS students but it’s adaptable to any situation. Resource includes: a list of 21 phrasal verbs using PUT and their meaning Activity 1 - a gap fill activity to insert the missing phrasal verb Activity 2 - ideas for a role play activity using the phrasal verbs Teacher’s notes with suggestions for use Answer key to Activity 1 Suggestions for use included. It can be used in a number of ways according to the needs of your students. You might want to do it as a whole class, group work, one to one. This is one in a series of lessons - check out the other verbs in my store.