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Here you will find a range of materials for English as a Foreign Language, English for Academic Purposes, linguistics, research skills, culture, teacher training, professional development, and more. My materials are interactive, fun, and have been tried and tested in the classroom. The products available range from activities to full lessons to complete courses. Please take a look!

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Here you will find a range of materials for English as a Foreign Language, English for Academic Purposes, linguistics, research skills, culture, teacher training, professional development, and more. My materials are interactive, fun, and have been tried and tested in the classroom. The products available range from activities to full lessons to complete courses. Please take a look!
Research Skills Course
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Research Skills Course

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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.
Social class in the UK
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Social class in the UK

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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.
Masters and PhD Support course
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Masters and PhD Support course

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This proposal details a 20-hour course spread over three days. Its aim is to improve the general research and writing skills of Masters/PhD students. Specifically, students will improve their skills in: Referencing and synthesizing The features of academic writing Critical thinking Writing an effective literature review In addition, students will receive one-to-one support and feedback on the work they have produced so far. The course could be delivered as a pre-sessional or in-sessional course. In this package, you will receive: Course Outline Scheme of Work Session plans Word and PowerPoint templates
Who wants to be a millionaire? (British culture)
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Who wants to be a millionaire? (British culture)

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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!
British Culture Quiz
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British Culture Quiz

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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.
Seminar Debates
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Seminar Debates

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

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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
Making your writing "academic"
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Making your writing "academic"

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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.
Academic English Skills Module
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Academic English Skills Module

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This module proposal focuses on the practical academic skills the students will need on their degree, including finding sources for a project, participating in a seminar debate, presenting a project in a formal presentation, writing a basic academic paper, etc. In this package, you will receive: A proposed Scheme of Work for the whole 14-week module (divided into research skills, language skills, and the application of those skills) A rationale document explaining Academic English A list of the Academic English Skills targeted An example session outline If you or your department need an outline for a new Academic English Skills module for your students, look no further!
Informal to formal
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Informal to formal

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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.
British English
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British English

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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.
Minimal pairs for Spanish speakers
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Minimal pairs for Spanish speakers

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An interactive PowerPoint that introduces typical spelling and pronunciation issues for Spanish-speaking learners of English, with a particular focus on the minimal pairs in English that Spanish speakers find problematic. Includes a fun minimal pairs activity and reference sheet, with links to other resources.
Identifying language weaknesses
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Identifying language weaknesses

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Students listen to two sets of young people taking English language tests and identify the language weaknesses of each speaker. Designed for trainee English as a foreign language teachers. Includes two example answers.
British slang - Interview with Lethal B
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British slang - Interview with Lethal B

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A listening activity with accompanying questions about modern British slang. Covers modern urban slang terms and some phonetic analysis. Full answers provided. Suitable for more advanced English language learners and students of English language and linguistics.
The grammar school debate
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The grammar school debate

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A listening activity in which pairs/groups answer questions on an authentic video of a Parliamentary debate about grammar schools. There is a follow-up activity in which students then prepare a speech on the same subject, detailing their own opinions. Makes a nice, self-contained 1 to 2 hour lesson lesson. Suitable for citizenship/social issues classes, and also learners of English. Full answers provided.
Problem English sounds (for Spanish speakers)
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Problem English sounds (for Spanish speakers)

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A complete lesson with several supplementary activities on the English sounds that most Spanish speakers find difficult. With activities, links to videos and further resources, plus a homework activity. A really fun way to explore problem English sounds for your Spanish-speaking students.
Is the Queen British?  - British identity
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Is the Queen British? - British identity

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A fun activity to explore modern British identity, using the context of several famous people who all have links to other countries. A nice introductory activity for any discussion of immigration, multicultural UK, identity and ethnicity, etc. Particularly suitable for international students coming to study in an Anglophone university.
Example Essay Titles
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Example Essay Titles

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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.
Intercultural awareness scenarios
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Intercultural awareness scenarios

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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.
How to write the methodology, results and discussion sections
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How to write the methodology, results and discussion sections

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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.