A fun quiz on British culture, covering some basic topics, such as countries, politics, food, music, etc, but also more wide-ranging topics that could lead to class discussions, such as immigration, Brexit, and stereotypes. Full answers provided.

An outline of a 12-week Research Skills Course for pre-sessional students going on to study for their degrees. This package includes: Detailed scheme of work for the whole 12 weeks Introductory PowerPoint that includes research scenarios A rationale document explaining the ethos of the course Perfect if you need a solid and proven research skills course outline at short notice.

A listening activity with an authentic video that could lead in nicely to a class discussion about social class in the UK. Designed for both home students and English language learners. Particularly suitable for pre-sessional international students learning about British culture.

The classic United Nations roleplay! Oil has been discovered in Panama. The class votes for a President, and are then divided into countries. Each country has to persuade Panama that they should have a share of the oil. Meanwhile, secret messages, subterfuge and assassinations abound…! A fun, self-contained and complete-lesson for students of any age, focusing on politics, debating skills, citizenship issues, leadership skills, etc. Also particularly useful for professional development courses.

Students examine three short texts and decide which is the best example of synthesis. Full answers provided. Ideal for pre-sessional and pre-masters students exploring research skills.

Designed for students going on to study for a Masters, this reflection-based activity has students reflecting on a range of topics related to their degree, their chosen university and life in the UK. Particularly suitable for international students, this has a wide range of uses: from a fun speaking game to a summative reflective assessment.

This is a great activity to teach students how to read effectively, particularly in the context of higher education. It explains by doing: students go through the mini-booklet step by step to learn about the importance of selective reading. Includes source text. Enough demanding material for at least a 2-hour lesson. Particularly suitable for international students who are new to higher education.

A nice little listening activity on the UK education system. Most questions are detail-specific, followed by more open-ended questions toward the end that lead nicely into a class discussion. Full answers provided. Particularly suitable for international students coming to study at an English-speaking university.

Students develop a research question, find and analyze three sources, and briefly describe their possible methodology for a future research project. Perfect for English for Academic Purposes students on pre-sessional courses, this is a ready-made assessment that contains everything you need. Includes: Full assessment description Full assessment criteria and marksheet

Students have to change the genre of a text from informal to formal. Suitable for presessional EAP students focusing on research skills and academic language. Includes answers.

A useful worksheet that helps students deconstruct abstracts. Perfect for research skills classes, pre-sessionals, in-sessionals, and English for Academic Purposes students.

A 12-week scheme of work for a module on English and Anglophone Culture, covering topics such as: How English became a global language The changing role of English in South Asia; Bollywood v Hollywood The Atlantic or the Continent? The future of UK/EU relations Who does English belong to? The focus is on the UK, but this could easily adapted. Great for any cultural, linguistics, pre-sessional, or English studies course.

A listening skills activity for students going on to study at college or university. Particularly suitable for international students whose first language is not English. The activity focuses on listening for detail, and the lecture itself is authentic. Full answers provided.

A straightforward speaking skills criteria sheet suitable for any speaking assessment involving the CEFR. Categories are fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. A readymade and useful resource for your pre-sessional, in-sessional or general language assessments.

Students have to change the genre of a text from informal to formal. Suitable for presessional EAP students focusing on research skills and academic language. Includes answers.

An interactive presentation on the main features of British English, especially in comparison with American English, with several supplementary activities and links to videos and other resources. Suitable for English language learners, international students and students of linguistics.

A list of 27 example essay titles organised by subject area. Ideal for pre-sessional and in-sessional students who need to practise subject-specific writing.

Three scenarios to explore issues in intercultural awareness (plagiarism, mixed-gender working, and speaking a foreign language in class). Particularly suitable for international students studying in Anglophone colleges and universities.

A reference sheet that could be printed out as an A3 poster or used as an A4 worksheet. Summarises the differences between the methodology, results and discussion sections of an academic paper. Perfect for English for Academic Purposes students on research skills courses, pre-sessionals and in-sessionals, etc.