Link to my video that advises English language learners on the best free websites to use to help improve their English. Perfect for learners in need of extra practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sckm_Eiz3XM

Video to explain the use of the present simple verb to be in English, using am, is and are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mw7pu4u-E0

Short and simple description and animation to explain verbs. If you enjoy this video, please check out my other resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJGsgrnJVm0

Short video to help learners of English improve their English using Facebook. Great to show EAL/ESOL/EFL/ESL learners in need of extra practice. If you like this video then check out my other resources available in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood Video link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pie7JL2vAAE

Short video with easy tips to help your learners improve their English skills, perfect for any English as a second language learner needing a few ideas to improve their studies. Can easily be set as homework to watch the video and identify a couple of tips that will help them, also works well to help English language learners set workable targets that will help them improve. If you enjoy this video why not check out my other resources in my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

Quick powerpoint quiz that you can edit to suit your learners, revises key punctuation and spelling rules.

Powerpoint presentation outlining lesson on persuasive writing using Room 101 clip from YouTube. Fun and interesting lesson to enable learners to grasp the purpose and style of persuasive text.

A useful, clear and simple PowerPoint presentation for English language and literacy learners that clarifies the use of commas in English with examples.

'Live if you were to die tomorrow, learn if you were to live forever.' Ghandi. Printable inspirational and educational quote poster for your classroom, school or college.

Tips for improving spelling - poster for classroom, school or college display.

Great activity to start a lesson on C.V.s. Cut up the C.V. into pieces and ask the students to construct it. Then get them to proofread for the many mistakes. Allows students to identify and explore the possible layouts of a C.V. and recognise the importance of proofreading such an important document. Perfect for Literacy, ESOL, English and Employability classes from entry levels to level 2.

A new vocabulary worksheet that can be given to students to record new words on. There is space for the word, meaning, the word in a sentence, synonyms and a 'draw it' space for learners to illustrate the word to aid their memory or even add a translation. I use this with ESOL students but it could be used with any learner who needs to record and remember new vocabulary.

Two sets of clear cards featuring common maths symbols and fractions with their word equivalent. Perfect for entry level ESOL/literacy learners learning the meaning of the symbols. Can be used for matching activities, pelmanism (pairs), ordering as well as structuring basic sums. Designed with the beginner reader in mind, text is clear and simple and aimed at all ages including adults. 12 cards per page, 4 pages. 2 sets, one colour, one black and white. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

Clear printable card sets of the days of the week, months, dates and years. Easy to print onto card or paper and cut up and laminate if needed. Great for ordering activities, learning spellings as well creating the date daily in the classroom with these cut up cards that learners can choose from. Designed with the beginner reader in mind, the text is easy to read and available in either black and white which can be printed on either white or coloured paper or coloured for eye catching activities and displays. Pack includes: days of the week, months, dates 1st -31st and years 2017-2030. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

Lesson resources for an ESOL lesson looking at festivals and the contemporary traditions of Christmas. Focusing specifically on using present and past tenses to describe festivals and Christmas. Resources could fill at least an hour and a half worth of lessons. Best suited to entry level learners. Questionnaire - Resource/worksheet to allow learners to practice asking questions about festivals and produce writing and speaking in the present and past tense. Reading and writing activity - Worksheet/reading text about someones experience of Christmas, what they do every year, last year and this year. Models different tenses and asks learners to highlight the verbs and tenses then write their own piece of writing about a festival they celebrate.

A ready made, printable, gap fill activity plus copy of the full lyrics of Slade's famous Christmas anthem for cutting up, as well as a list of suggested activities and link to song on YouTube. A fun listening lesson for ESOL learners at Christmas time!

This fun starter activity is designed for ESOL or entry level literacy students. Ideal for the beginning of term as a quick 'get to know you' activity. The worksheet included is ready to print, with clear instructions on the second page you'll be able to run with it straight away. Asking learners to find out interesting information about each other, it not only breaks the ice but enables learners to practise simple question forming as well as valuable speaking and listening practice. This is a resource I've used for years, it never fails to get learners chatting and enables them to learn whilst finding out about their peers.

Simple and clear reading record template that can be printed double sided and form an ongoing record of your learners' reading. Along with this resource is a more detailed record in which learners can review the books they have read at the end, designed with clear questions and prompts, entry level readers and writers are guided to write simple reviews of their books in order to encourage a deeper understanding and further learning from their reading. Ideal for lessons where you introduce learners to libraries and book selections and want them to continue to read on a regular basis. The clear and simple design works well with learners of all ages. If you would like to see more of my reading resources please check out my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

Clear number cards with numbers up to a million (1-20, 30,40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 1000, 1,000,000) in both words and digits. Two versions, simple black and white which can be printed on white or coloured card or paper or a bright colour version. All easy to laminate and cut up if needed. Numbers can be used to play pairs (pelmanism), play a matching activity, order or simply provide a reference. Aimed at entry level ESOL and literacy learners, ideal for all students but designed in a simple way to ensure easy reading and suitability for all ages including adult. 16 words and numbers per page, 5 pages in total. If you would like to see more of my resources please check out my shop here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/islaflood

Library Quiz that can be used in any adult/college library. The quiz, written for ESOL learners, can be used for any entry level learners of English needing to find out more about their local or college library. The quiz allows learners to find out key information about the library and targets in on specific resources that would be useful to entry level English learners.