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

This is a 20 slide professional presentation that also contains word templates for learners to work on as part of the training presentation. The presentation includes step by step processes and you-tube examples. There is also a teachers document that contains extra information relating to the slides. Learning Objectives: You will learn how to Brainstorm effectively to generate ideas. You will then use the Fish Bone Analysis tool to identify the cause and effect of a workplace problem. Finally, you will create a SMART goal to address the problem. This is an effective introduction for learners that are about to embark upon a project in any industry. It encourages good practice for resolution of issues and problems. It gives them essential skills to work through issues using logical methods.

A marketing plan is an essential document for a business to have. This resource provides a template for you or your team to work through to put together a workable plan with key objectives and actions to take. It could also be used for a project based task for schools. "If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Benjamin Franklin. It has been provided in a pdf and word document so that you can type in and edit as required.

Canva is an excellent, free, design tool that can save us time and money. It makes sense to use this instead of paying for expensive designers. This step by step guide addresses the problem of not being able to create a transparent background logo in Canva (without paying). When the background is white or doesn’t match your document, it ends up looking unprofessional. Solution:  The logo is created in Canva.  Once created and saved, we use a separate website to make the white background transparent.  It can then be used for multiple documents with ease and have that professional look to it.

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 for those new to creating Charts in Excel. There are step by step instructions within the training manual to learn how to create and modify bar charts and pie charts. It is a ready to go lesson that requires no further prep. This is a 2 hour lesson that has tasks for learners to complete. Learning Objectives:  Create a simple bar chart with existing data.  Create a simple pie chart to show percentages  Modify bar and pie charts to enhance presentation and update details. The files come in a word document that can be edited (if required for your audience) and also a pdf. There is an excel file that is an exercise file. ** 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 covers Tabs, Tables, Quick Parts, Graphics, Drawing tools, Short cut keys and practice exercises. It is set out in an easy to follow format and in a Word document so that it can be easily edited if necessary to accommodate version changes. I have used this as a basis for group training for a wide range of audiences and they have really appreciated the productivity skills contained within the training manual.

This resource is for those that are new to Microsoft Excel and want to quickly learn and practice using calculations in Excel. The spreadsheet has a number of different sheets within it that have clear instructions and practice exercises to use for yourself or your learners to quickly master basic concepts. I have used this to teach students and workplace learners with much success. Covers addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on sheet 1. Sheet 2 has Autosum and subsequent sheets practice using these with common spreadsheets such as invoices and profit and loss scenarios. Simply give learners a copy of this spreadsheet and work through together or let them try by themselves. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a training manual that can be used to teach yourself or others how to use Microsoft Publisher. It is a step by step guide with lots of graphics. It is provided in editable format so that changes can be made if required. There is also a keyboard shortcuts document that can be printed out for ease of use. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This template can be used when applying for jobs. It is set out in the correct format. It is a fill in activity for those seeking employment or practicing letter writing skills. Words that are in brackets should be replaced by your own specific situation. It is useful to encourage learners to research the company that they are applying to so that the letter shows that they have used their initiative.

This lesson summarises Thomas Kilmanns framework on Conflict Resolution. It covers the different styles of competing, avoiding, accommodating, compromising and collaborating in an easy to understand visual table. There is a task for learners to complete that has them filling in examples of the styles. There is also a word document that has reference to a couple of you-tube videos that can be useful to introduce the lesson. Files are presented in pdf and word format for editing 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

This resource contains information on how to plan and run an effective meeting as a step by step process. There is also a gap fill activity for learners to complete and both Agenda and Meeting templates that learners could fill out. I use these documents for learners to conduct a mock team meeting. ** 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 three items. One is a board game and the other two are Posters that explain the grammar rules associated with present and past forms of the verb To Be. Examples are provided. For the board game you will need a dice and counters. It is a simple game whereby learners get to practice using the Verb To Be in sentences. It can be printed out, enlarged and laminated. (optional). The poster can be used as a handout and / or displayed on the wall. ** Leave a review for this resource and receive one free resource of your choice from my shop. Communications, Workplace, ESOL and Computing Resources

This is a training manual for Microsoft Word Beginners. It is accompanied by a separate Workbook for students / learners to complete practice exercises on. Both files come in Word format and PDF format and are full of screen shots to make step by step instructions as visual as possible. Suitable for trainers and teachers either as an Instructional resource or as a digital resource for students to work through themselves. It is suitable for secondary level, homeschool, workplace, esl. It can be used as a digital resource for students to work through on their own, or a teacher facilitated resource. Learning Outcomes: Identify the elements of the Word window. Create and save documents. Navigate through a document and select text using quick methods. Understand different Views within Word. Cut, Copy and Paste information. Set page margins and orientation of a document. Use the Spelling and Grammar Checkers. Use formatting tools to enhance the presentation of a document.

This ebook has icebreaker activities and games for Business, Workplace, and the ESL classroom. Great for opening training sessions, meetings and back to school introductions. This resource is perfect to get you off to the right start and have all participants in the right frame of mind for learning. In this resource you will get a 15 page ebook that is packed with ideas and suggestions on ice breakers to use, as well as printouts for your students / learners to use when needed to write down answers. Topics listed below: Introduction Two Truths and a Lie First Impressions Things in Common Baby Photos Categories On the Spot Clear out your Mind Job Search: Fact or Fiction Ice breakers for Meetings Ice breakers for Virtual Meetings Ice breaker Questions

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about infographics? This Infographic assignment is the perfect solution! Your students will learn how to use Canva to create a visually appealing and informative infographic on a subject of their choice. This assignment comes with a comprehensive grading rubric, which ensures that your students’ work will be evaluated fairly and accurately. Additionally, the included instructions guide students through the process of researching, designing, and creating their infographic, ensuring a great result. Whether you’re a technology or graphic design teacher, or just looking for a fun project to keep your students engaged, this Infographic assignment is sure to be a hit! With a maximum score of 25 points, your students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of infographic design, as well as their ability to effectively communicate information through visual aids. Add this Infographic assignment to your cart today and give your students a chance to showcase their creativity and skills! Included: Student Assignment in pdf (planner, instructions, shortcut keys, examples) Grading rubric provide in word and pdf Planner provided in pdf Just deliver the pdf with instructions, shortcuts keys and examples to them either electronically or by print. You will need an internet connect so that students can use the Free or Education account in Canva to complete this lesson.

Students enjoy quizzes and this one on Workplace Bullying has been created using Microsoft Forms. This is so easy for the teacher! It is self marking, all you have to do is share the link. This product contains: The link to the Microsoft Forms Quiz on Workplace Bullying. (provided in the pdf) Instructions to open and Duplicate the link for the Teacher. Step by Step instructions for sharing the Quiz with Students. The form is self checking. The answers are preloaded into the form so that Microsoft marks them for you. The Form is fully editable so that you can make changes, add, or delete questions as you desire. How can it be used: As a pre or post assessment activity for students to check their knowledge. As a research / investigative activity, as opposed to a quiz. Students can search the internet or other resources for the answers as they go.

This is a great word match activity to use to review vocabulary around the theme of Halloween. There are 20 words listed. Can be used for ESL, workplace training, or classrooms as part of a lesson, as an activity for early finishers or just a fun challenge to begin or wrap up a lesson. The files come in both pdf and word versions in case minor changes are required for your audience.