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.

A fun extended worksheet activity on easy ways of writing an introduction and conclusion. Perfect for research skills classes and English for Academic Purposes. Particularly suitable for international students going on to study for their Masters. Full answers included.

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

A really useful collection of resources on dissertation writing. This package includes: A fun PowerPoint summarising all sections of a typical dissertation (abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, and appendices) Two extended worksheets on how to write an abstract, introduction and conclusion A reference guide for the methodology, results and discussion sections Perfect for research skills classes, pre-sessionals, in-sessionals and study support. Particularly suitable for international students going on to study for their Masters.

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 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 both gist and detail, and the lecture itself is authentic. Full answers provided.

Students match research vocabulary terms with their definitions in this fun, cut-out activity. Serves as a nice revision activity or mid-course reminder. Ideal for pre-sessional or in-sessional students exploring research skills. Full answers provided.

A Reflective Essay Assessment in which students reflect on a groupwork task. This package includes: Full assessment description Assessment criteria and marksheet An 8-page mini-workbook to help students analyze the structure of a reflective essay and learn about reflection A complete and readymade assessment. Particularly suitable for international students on pre-sessional or in-sessional courses.

A nice little listening activity based on an authentic political broadcast during the Scottish independence referendum. Suitable for English language learners, students in politics/citizenship classes, critical thinking sessions on pre-sessionals, etc. Full answers provided.

Students in groups have to create a poster about one of several issues involving international students. Each poster is entered into a competition. Includes an activity where students evaluate five examples of similar posters. A nice creative group activity that can serve as groupwork practice or a lead-in to a discussion of leadership skills.

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.

Designed with international students in mind, this assessment involves students designing, developing and creating a product for international students, which they then showcase in a presentation. This package includes: Full assessment description Full assessment criteria and marksheet PowerPoint introduction to the task A Product Planning progression activity to track each group’s progress A practice project for each group to complete A fantastic, complete and readymade assessment for developing groupwork skills, leadership skills, showcasing and product planning.

A nice little listening exercise in which students/trainees watch a video on how to make a good impression in an interview and note down the dos and don’ts. Excellent lead-in to a wider class discussion. Includes full answers.

A fun group game in which students have to decide which items to take when stranded in a desert. Students discuss and come to a consensus. A really nice activity to introduce leadership skills, debating skills, and groupwork competences for all ages.

Three seminar debate topics (Scottish independence, social class and corporal punishment). Ideal for any citizenship, social studies or debate class.

A listening assessment on the topic of school children in the UK and their behavior in schools, as compared to Chinese schools. Ideal for English language learners, trainee teachers, and other international students. The more open-ended questions in this activity lead nicely to group/class discussions. Full answers provided.

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.

The “Who wants to be a millionaire?” game on a fun PowerPoint, only this time the questions and answers are all about British culture. The questions lead nicely into discussion points, as the answers are not as straightforward as students might expect. Fully customisable, with audio to match the quiz show, this is a fun addition to any British culture class!

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.

An assessment based around a seminar discussion. This is a full assessment description with acompanying assessment criteria that are already mapped to the CEFR (B1 to C1). Ideal if you need a no-nonsense speaking assessment on your pre-sessional and/or Academic English course.