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.

This resource for Adult ESL students teaches strategies for learning vocabulary for Academic Study and examinations such as IELTS. In order to succeed in academic studies students need to develop a very broad vocabulary which will vary according to their field of study. This resource will help them learn how to become independent learners. This activity is aimed at high intermediate level students. Use this lesson to teach your students how to become active learners organize and record new words learn how to use them recall and manipulate the words The package includes: Vocabulary Recording Sheets (templates) which you can use again 4 x Vocabulary building activities, including a categorising activity matching words with meanings ( I have provided 2 options, either using cards (more fun for students) or a worksheet (less work for you) an activity involving word forms or parts of speech introducing a method to record the words I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go (and do a bit of cutting if you have time). Answers also provided. 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.

Conversation starters to get your adult ESL learners talking to each other. The topic is jobs and occupations which is very relevant to adult learners. Best suited to Intermediate level students. Lower levels would need some vocab input to have a meaningful discussion. The aim of this lesson is to promote fluency and broaden students vocabulary on the topic of jobs and occupations. Package includes 9 separate prompt cards. Preparation - just print and cut into cards If you want to use the cards more than once, then either paste onto cardboard or laminate. Easy to use – put students into pairs or groups . Give each student a card and the student with the card leads the discussion about that card. Teacher provides vocab if they need help You could redistribute cards if you want to extend the activity. Opportunities for several follow up activities.

This is flexible lesson which would suit a mixed ability beginner Adult Migrant ESL Class. The topic is jobs which is very relevant to Adult Migrant students and introduces a lot of useful vocabulary. It can be used in a variety of ways. There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 2 lessons or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. This is designed to be used as both a Powerpoint presentation and student worksheets. Print off the relevant pages according to the needs of your students, It covers a lot of important Beginner language and structure. Present simple tense Question forms and negatives Talking about likes and dislikes Vocabulary related to jobs and work places Understanding the main idea of a written text Writing simple sentences and short paragraphs Speaking and listening If any of these language points are new to your students you will need to scaffold the activity and/or pre -teach some of it. You could also pair stronger with less able students who speak the same first language - if that works for the composition of your class. In this lesson package, you will get: a text with T/F question a cloze passage a present tense review 2 vocab activities 2 writing tasks 2 speaking/listening activities (pairs or groups) most activities are multi level

A grammar resource for Intermediate Level Adult ESL students. It begins with a review powerpoint and then 4 Activities of increasing difficulty. There are 2 writing tasks a grammar activity and a speaking/listening group activity.The final activity is open ended and quite challenging but a good introduction to the language required for IELTS Writing Task 1 (or other academic writing) I am aware that not all teachers have access to photocopying facilities or the ability to print off heaps of copies. For this reason, I try to keep the printed pages as dense as possible to reduce the number of printed pages. It is also better for the environment! I have planned this so that slides 2 – 4 (or 5) are used as a PowerPoint review with the whole class – hence the coloured background. The rest (on white background) can be printed (or not) as required.

This is a grammar focused lesson for adult ESL students with a mix of written and spoken practice. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above. It focuses on the form and use of the past perfect tense. Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work. This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students. Package includes: Grammar guide 5 Activities which include: Verb form practice Sentence completion Sentence matching Teachers notes

This is a writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on sentence and paragraph structure. 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 stratergies are applicable to any type of academic writing. The focus of this package is on 3 keys elements of the IELTS writing Task 1 The structure of the writing Language for describing trends in data – graphs, tables etc. Language for comparison This package contains: Lesson notes/an explanation of: Requirements of Writing Task 1 in IELTS Structure of paragraphs Extensive list of vocabulary to describe trends in data Language of comparison PLUS 5 Activities based on the above lessons ranging from guided to progressively open-ended.

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.

The present perfect is the tense that most ESL students find tricky. This is a review lesson for adults who have already been taught the Present Perfect at some stage. It covers the grammatical form and the 4 main uses of the Present Perfect tense with examples. There are 3 activities 2 of which are quizzes that could be done with the whole class or to make it more fun in groups as a competition. Thank you for visiting my store. Please check out my store for a more advanced resource for the present perfect tense .

This is a grammar focused lesson for adult ESL students with a mix of written and spoken practise of the present perfect and past simple tenses. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above. It includes a review of present perfect tense and then focuses on the differences between present perfect and past simple - something which intermediate students find challenging. This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students. Package includes: 2 Grammar guides 6 Activities which include: Conversation cards Cloze passages Verb form practice Teachers notes Answer key Activities offer opportunities: for speaking and writing practice a variety of interaction - group, pair work or individual study Teachers notes Answer key Thank you for visiting my store. Please leave a review. 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.

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.

This is a memory game to accompany the 4 phrasal verb lessons

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.

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.

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 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.

This is a writing lesson for adult ESL students focusing on developing academic writing skills for IELTS or academic study. It teaches writing complex sentences and structuring an opinion essay, both skills students need to get high scores in the IELTS exam. It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above who need to write academic essays for IELTS or other academic purposes The aim of this lesson is to write complex sentences using a variety of linking words (cohesive devices). Essay structure of an opinion essay is also covered. This lesson is based on the requirements of the IELTS exam although the concepts are applicable to any type of academic writing. There are a series of guided exercises (4 Activities) beginning at sentence level before progressing to paragraphs and essays and ending with an unguided 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. Package includes: 4 Writing Activities - guided and unguided A comprehensive list of linking words/cohesive devices Model of paragraph Essay Structure model IELTS Tips Teachers notes

This is an Adult ESL Beginners Lesson. It is suitable for complete beginners, newly arrived migrant students and mixed ability classes. As in all my lessons, the language is presented in a context that is relevant to adult students with language that they will be able to use in their everyday lives. In this lesson the context is family. This is a complete lesson which covers a lot of important beginner language and structure. Present simple tense Question forms Vocabulary of family and personal identification Form filling Writing simple sentences And all 4 modes - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening If any of these language points are new to your students you will need to scaffold the activity and/or pre -teach some of it. You could also pair stronger with less able students who speak the same first language - if that works for the composition of your class. 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. This is flexible beginners lesson that can be used in a variety of ways. It is designed to be used as both a Powerpoint presentation and student worksheets. Print off the relevant pages according to the needs of your students. In this lesson package, you will get: a simple text a cloze passage a present tense review a vocab activity 2 writing tasks a form filling activity a question writing activity a pair work speaking/listening activity detailed lesson plan Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense 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. 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