The resource contains worksheets in a pdf format for learners to work through. Can be used as gap fillers, beginning of lessons, end of lessons, or just having some fun within the lesson. Print out and go. All worksheets have answer sheets. Worksheets: - Valentine's Day Vowels - gap fill - Word Search - 2 levels - Crossword Puzzle - Word Scramble

Unlock Powerful Student Insights with this End-of-Year / Term Reflections Journal! Are you looking for a meaningful way to help your students reflect on their growth, achievements, and experiences throughout the school year? This Journal is the perfect tool to guide students in thoughtful reflection, encouraging personal and academic growth. What’s Included: Comprehensive Reflections Journal: Divided into five sections (Personal Growth, Academic Achievements, Learning Experiences, Looking Forward, and Creative Reflections), each with prompts designed to inspire deep and meaningful responses. Digital & Printable Options: Whether your students prefer typing their reflections or writing by hand, we’ve got you covered. The journal is available in both digital (PDF to type directly into) and printable formats. Detailed Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on how to introduce, implement, and facilitate the journal activity in your classroom. Marking Rubric: A comprehensive rubric to assess student reflections, ensuring you can provide constructive feedback and celebrate student efforts. Creative Expression: An optional section for students to creatively express their year’s experiences through art or writing. Why You’ll Love This Product: Encourages Deep Reflection: Thoughtfully crafted prompts help students reflect on their personal and academic journeys. Supports Personal Growth: Helps students identify their strengths, overcome challenges, and set goals for the future. Flexible Use: Perfect for end-of-year activities, but also adaptable for mid-year reflections or special projects. Easy to Implement: With clear instructions and both digital and printable formats, you can seamlessly integrate this journal into your curriculum. Engages All Learners: Encourages both analytical and creative thinking, making it suitable for diverse learning styles. Ideal For: Middle, and High School Teachers: Adaptable for different age groups and educational levels. Home school Educators: A great tool for guiding students through a year-end review and reflection. School Counselors: Use it as a tool for student self-assessment and personal growth planning. How It Works: Introduction: Start with a class discussion on the importance of reflection. Journal Completion: Allow students time to thoughtfully complete each section of the journal. Sharing & Discussion: Facilitate group or class discussions where students can share their insights. Assessment: Use the provided rubric to evaluate student reflections and provide feedback.

This is a 25 slide engaging PowerPoint presentation that covers the important topic of Active Listening. It includes information on Body Language, Questioning, Paraphrasing, Facial Expressions, and best practice techniques. Teachers notes are included that contains additional information and answers to questions that are posed to students. There is a pdf version and a ppt version that can be edited if required. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

Do you want to introduce the topic of Autobiographical and / or memoir writing to your students, and are not sure where to start? This supplemental PowerPoint presentation will head you in the right direction and get students exciting about the writing stage! Learning Objectives: * Understand the difference between autobiographies and memoirs. * List reasons why people write autobiographies or memoirs. * Identify the main conventions of autobiographies or memoirs. * Enable students to start writing their autobiographies or memoirs. PowerPoint Content: * Defining Autobiography and Memoir * What role 'Truth' plays in autobiography * Purpose of creating an autobiography * Conventions of autobiography and memoir (characterization, setting, perspective and structure. * Language features (figurative, descriptive, emotive, jargon, colloquial, formal) * Tone and Mood * Selection of Detail * Context * 10 steps to start writing! What you will receive: A 26 slide PowerPoint presentation that is fully editable. Teachers Notes to accompany the slide. These are within the presentation in the notes area and in a separate word document (that can be edited), as well as a pdf. If you have any questions about this resource please contact me at resourcecreator1@gmail.com.

This course will assist you in identifying behaviour traits within yourself that could be creating barriers to effective communication both in the workplace and your personal life. It covers: Passive, Assertive and Aggressive styles of communication Ideas for gaining Confidence The use of I statements to clearly communicate your message. This is an interactive PowerPoint presentation that contains activities for learners to practice their communication skills. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource contains rules, examples, and short challenges for commonly confused words and grammatical errors. It has a PowerPoint presentation and a word document that can be edited if required. It covers the following: 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) How to Use this Resource This resource contains 10 rules and example cards that can be used in the following ways: 1. As a revision e-book for anyone that needs a quick refresh on the most common writing errors. 2. As a group or pair activity for learners to practice and test each other in various ways. 3. As a class activity using the Powerpoint Presentation Quiz Instructions / Ideas for Group Activities Activity 1 – Group or pair competition 1. Print out and cut out the rules that you would like your learners to work on. (Laminate to keep them fresh, if you want). 2. Hand out 1 card to each pair or group. Have them read it and complete the short challenge. (Check to see if they have it correct – an answer sheet is provided) 3. Learners then present their task to the rest of the groups to complete (on whiteboard). This can be timed. 4. Groups get 1 point for each task that is correct. 5. Groups then brainstorm ideas to remember the associated rules. 6. Points are tallied up and the winner is announced. Activity 2 – Group discussion and trouble shoot session 1. Learners select a card and read it to the group 2. They complete the task themselves first of all writing up sentence and answer on whiteboard. 3. Group members state whether they agree or not with the answer and share their thoughts 4. The correct answer is revealed by the teacher 5. Groups brainstorm ideas to remember the rules. Activity 3 – Individual work 1. Print out the resource in its entirety, or print out parts that you’d like to work on. 2. Learners complete by themselves, and then check their answers in pairs. 3. Answers revealed by teacher and corrected if necessary. Activity 4 – As a Warm up Activity 1. Select one card at the beginning of the session 2. Group discuss and agree the answer for the task. 3. In pairs or individually think up more tasks to challenge the rest of the group. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This 16 page resource looks at different forms of communication and their application in the workforce. It is an interactive lesson that looks at passive, aggressive, assertive and indirect behaviours. There is opportunity for pair work and group work activities and discussion that explores the best way to handle situations. Two workbooks are provided. One for students to work through either paper based or digitally on Word, and a Teacher workbook that contains answers. I have used this with small groups of learners and it has been very well received. The session concludes with students carrying out roleplay activities.

An elevator speech can be used to introduce yourself, talk about your company, network or pitch an idea. Everyone should have an elevator speech for different situations. It allows you to clearly and concisely get your message across so that others understand you and your intentions. This presentation focuses on using an Elevator Speech in a workplace environment. By the end of the presentation learners will have created and practiced their own elevator speech. Learning Objectives: - Understand what an elevator speech is. - Understand why you need to have an elevator speech. - Learn how to prepare an elevator speech. - Learn how to deliver an elevator speech.

The objective of the game is for players to become familiar with past and present tense irregular verbs. The winner of the game will have matched up the most present and past tense verbs. It is a mixture of knowledge, luck and good memory skills. This resource contains two files. A word document (so that it can be edited if necessary) and a pdf document. Answer key is included. 1. Print out the pages with the irregular verbs on them. (laminate to preserve if you want) 2. Keep piles separated (past tense verbs are underlined). 3. Have learners work in pairs or groups 4. Place the present tense verbs face down spread out in one area and the past tense verbs in another area. (Keeping them in rows and columns is best). 5. Player 1 turns over one card from the present tense and then tries to find the matching verb from the past tense area. 6. If a match is not made, they turn the cards back over and the next person has their turn. 7. When a match is made the learner keeps the two cards. 8. The winner is the player with the most cards at the end of the game. 9. Optional – learners to then make up sentences with the verbs for extra points.

This resource contains a 65 page PPT presentation and a worksheet / handout for learners to write in. The animal slides are in groups of 3. The first slide in the group displays a photograph of the animal. The second slide displays a smaller photo and questions around pronunciation. The third slide has the answers to the questions. (Number of syllables, stress, phonemic pronunciation). This resource is suitable for beginners to pre-intermediate level English language learners. It is provided in pdf form and ppt so that you can make edits if required to the presentation. The photographs are professionally presented with frames surrounding them . They may be used for other activities as well, or in your own resources, as they are from open source sites such as pixabay.com. How to use this Presentation: - Show the first slide with the full picture. Elicit from Learners what the animal is. - Demonstrate correct pronunciation. Have the class say the word out loud as a group. - Depending on group size, have the class say the word individually. Or if a large group, break class into three and have them say it out loud as a sub group. - Go to the next slide and have class tell you how many syllables the word contains, and which syllable is stressed. Do they know the IPA translation? - Class to make up a sentence describing what is happening in the picture. - The next slide contains a suggested description and answers to the syllable and stress as well as the phonemic pronunciation. Have class write this in the worksheet handouts. (optional) This resource is suitable for beginners to pre-intermediate level English language learners. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This resource is an interactive PowerPoint presentation (30 slides) that focuses on Customer Service Skills in the workplace. It is a ready to teach package. Also included is a teachers / facilitators document with notes next to slides that has answers and suggested activities while working through the presentation. It is provided in both pdf , ppt, and word format for editing if required. The lesson contains the following topics: Customer Service Definition Poor vs Exceptional Service Why Exceptional Service is Important Practical Tips to Provide an Exceptional Customer Service Experience Scenario based role play activities – good and bad examples from You tube clips ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

Kick off the school year with this engaging and comprehensive Back to School Writing Journal designed for middle and high school students! This resource is perfect for helping students reflect on their goals, set new aspirations, and creatively express themselves. Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or a new educator, this journal will provide your students with a valuable tool to start the year on a positive and thoughtful note. What’s Included: Welcome Page: A motivational introduction to inspire students and set the tone for a reflective school year. About Me: Prompts to help students introduce themselves and share unique aspects of their personalities. My Summer: Space for students to reflect on their summer experiences and share their favorite memories. Goals for the School Year: Structured goal-setting activities for both academic and personal growth. Academic Reflections: Prompts to help students think about their academic interests and potential challenges. Personal Reflections: Activities to reflect on past challenges and the qualities they value in friendships. Hopes and Dreams: Space for students to dream big about their future and how the school year can help them get there. Getting to Know My Teachers: Prompts to encourage positive relationships with teachers. School and Community Involvement: Planning for extracurricular activities and community engagement. Inspirational Quotes: A section for students to find and reflect on motivational quotes. Final Thoughts: A place for students to reflect on their excitement and nervousness about the new school year. Additional Pages: Blank pages for doodles, drawings, and a gratitude journal section for weekly reflections. Teacher Instructions: Included with the journal is a detailed lesson plan with step-by-step instructions on how to implement the journal in your classroom. The instructions provide a structured approach to help students get the most out of their journaling experience, including guided activities, discussion prompts, and reflection exercises. Why You’ll Love This Resource: Engaging and Reflective: Encourages students to think deeply about their goals and experiences. Creative Expression: Provides space for students to express themselves through writing and drawing. Personal Growth: Supports students in setting and achieving their academic and personal goals. Community Building: Fosters a sense of community and shared experiences among students. Easy to Implement: Comes with comprehensive teacher instructions to guide you through each activity. This Back to School Writing Journal is the perfect resource to help your students start the school year with intention and enthusiasm. It’s more than just a journal—it’s a tool for growth, creativity, and connection.

This 15 slide powerpoint training presentation shows learners show to summarise text. This is an essential skill that takes practice to master. The resource also contains worksheets that complement the presentation. Files are available in pdf and ppt editable format. Presentation Content: What does summarising mean? Strategies to use when summarising – Nutshell method What Not to Summarise Task 1 – Write a summary about yourself Task 2 – Summarise a passage – example answer provided Task 3 – Group Activity – summarise an article ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

Contents This resource contains rules, examples, and short challenges for commonly confused words and grammatical errors. It is fully editable so that you can change examples to suit your audience if you wish. They can be printed out and cut up to use in group / pair activities or printed out as a whole resource (workbook) for learners to work on individually. It covers the following: 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) 11. Affect vs Effect 12. Assure, Ensure, Insure 13. Proper use of Commas 14. Using ‘s’ to show plural and possessive (the difference) 15. Passed vs past 16. Weather vs whether 17. A vs An 18. Capitalisation in Sentences 19. Farther vs further 20. Compliment vs complement   How to Use this Resource This resource contains 20 rules and example cards that can be used in the following ways: 1. As a revision e-book for anyone that needs a quick refresh on the most common writing errors. 2. As a group or pair activity for learners to practice and test each other in various ways. Instructions / Ideas for Group Activities Activity 1 – Group or pair competition 1. Print out the rules that you would like your learners to work on. (Laminate to keep them fresh, if you want). 2. Hand out 1 card to each pair or group. Have them read it and complete the short challenge. (Check to see if they have it correct – an answer sheet is provided) 3. Learners then present their task to whole group to complete (on whiteboard). This can be timed. 4. Groups get 1 point for each task that is correct. 5. Groups then brainstorm ideas to remember the associated rules. 6. Points are tallied up and the winner is announced. Activity 2 – Group discussion and trouble shoot session 1. Learners select a card and read it to the group 2. They complete the task themselves first of all writing up sentence and answer on whiteboard. 3. Group members state whether they agree or not with the answer and share their thoughts 4. The correct answer is revealed by the teacher 5. Groups brainstorm ideas to remember the rules. Activity 3 – Individual work 1. Print out the resource in its entirety, or print out parts that you’d like to work on. 2. Learners complete by themselves, and then check their answers in pairs. 3. Answers revealed by teacher and corrected if necessary. Activity 4 – As a Warm Up Activity 1. Select one card at the beginning of the session 2. Group discuss and agree the answer for the task. 3. In pairs or individually think up more tasks to challenge the rest of the group.

Your students will benefit from this interactive, engaging lesson on Conflict Resolution. They will learn how to manage internal and external conflicts. As well as learning about this for employment, social and the business world, it will make life easier for you as a teacher for class management. This resources is also fully editable. Conflict Management is an important skill for business education, the workplace and the classroom. This resource covers areas of conflict such as competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating in a positive light. Students will enjoy the interactive lesson and real world challenges that this resource provides. A power point presentation is provided with tasks for learners to complete as well as Teacher Notes that can be printed out to accompany the presentation. All of the files are fully editable so that you can make small changes to suit your audience if required. The file formats are ppt, word, and pdf so that edits can be made to suit requirements. Topics: Definition and Examples of Conflict Management Key Facts about Conflict Conflict Management Styles Skills to Manage Conflict Task Challenges for Learners | Students Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is an editable resource in the form of a power point presentation that covers 20 of the most common writing errors. It can be used in classes to test learners knowledge in group settings. The explanations are contained in the notes area. This will be useful for discussion. 1. There, Their, They’re 2. To, Two, Too 3. Accept vs Except 4. Your vs. You’re 5. A lot vs alot vs allot 6. Lose vs Loose 7. Its vs It’s 8. No vs know 9. Threw vs through 10. Correct use of semi-colon (;) 11. Affect vs Effect 12. Assure, Ensure, Insure 13. Proper use of Commas 14. Using ‘s’ to show plural and possessive (the difference) 15. Passed vs past 16. Weather vs whether 17. A vs An 18. Capitalisation in Sentences 19. Farther vs further 20. Compliment vs complement

Email is the most common form of communication in the workplace and it is important to get it right. The Resource contains an e-book that contains six critical steps to ensuring your email is delivered to the recipient in a professional manner. Common mistakes have been addressed for those that have English as a Second Language and there are some practical exercises to be completed around grammar within. The answers are also supplied. The second resource is a PowerPoint presentation that is useful for leadership coaching. It is interactive, and in the notes page of the presentation there are examples of activities for the learners to participate in as you work your way through the presentation. The average office worker receives around 80 emails each day. With that volume of mail, individual messages can easily get overlooked. Follow these simple rules to get your emails noticed and acted upon. Don't overcommunicate by email. Make good use of subject lines. Keep messages clear and brief. Be polite. Check your tone. Proofread. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

Ready to go resource that has a 30 slide presentation with matching worksheets and activities. This resource is tried and tested in the workplace training environment. Learners enjoy the activities and get a lot out of it. File formats include Word, pdf and PP for editing if required. **PowerPoint Presentation Content: ** Customer Service Definition Poor vs Exceptional Service Why Exceptional Service is Important Practical Tips to Provide an Exceptional Customer Service Experience Scenario based role play activities – good and bad examples from You tube clips Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources