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I am an ESL/EALD/EFL teacher based in Australia. I have taught for decades in schools, Tertiary institutions and language schools in 4 different countries. I teach adult students - migrants, refugees and International students who want to learn or improve their English. Their levels range from complete beginners to almost native speaker level. I also help students prefer for a variety of exams - IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams, OLNA (a basic literacy and numeracy test specific to Australia). I now

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I am an ESL/EALD/EFL teacher based in Australia. I have taught for decades in schools, Tertiary institutions and language schools in 4 different countries. I teach adult students - migrants, refugees and International students who want to learn or improve their English. Their levels range from complete beginners to almost native speaker level. I also help students prefer for a variety of exams - IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Exams, OLNA (a basic literacy and numeracy test specific to Australia). I now
Speaking Activity| Getting to Know You| Adult ESL
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Speaking Activity| Getting to Know You| Adult ESL

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This is a versatile, multi level speaking activity for Adult ESL students. It uses a fun speed dating style to get students talking to each about a variety of topics. It would work well as a getting to know you, back to school activity but will work equally well at any time you would like to student to focus on conversational fluency. This resource can be used at a variety of levels from high beginner to advanced with some modifications and extra scaffolding for lower levels. There is an optional follow up writing and speaking task. Detailed teachers notes are included, including how to set and run the activity. The resource includes: Topic cards (2 versions) A notetaking template Useful language for students Follow up writing and speaking task Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners. I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated . Slides print to A4 paper and language is UK/Australian English Thank you for visiting my store. If you are looking for lessons that are meaningful and relevant for adult students, you will find more lessons like this in my store as well as easier lessons for Adult ESL Beginners. ALL my resources are written for adults, there are no cute or childish illustrations or texts. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Adult Beginners ESL Lesson - Daily Routines - Present Simple Tense
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Adult Beginners ESL Lesson - Daily Routines - Present Simple Tense

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This is a beginners ESL lesson for adults based on daily routines., using the Present Simple Tense. It is a complete and flexible lesson incorporating reading, writing, speaking and listening. The lesson covers a lot of useful elementary language Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics. Present simple tense Question forms Vocabulary of everyday routines Language of Time Speaking practice –asking and answering questions Writing simple sentences and a short paragraph There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - My Family and I Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense You will also find this resource in these BUNDLES Adult Beginners ESL - Bundle of 4 complete lessons - Present Simple Tense Grammar - Present and Past Tenses - Adult ESL Beginners - Bundle ADULT ESL BEGINNER Present Tenses - BUNDLE of 6 Lessons Your review of this resource would be much appreciated. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Adult ESL Beginners- Present Simple Tense - Bundle 2
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Adult ESL Beginners- Present Simple Tense - Bundle 2

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These are 2 complete Adult ESL Beginners’ Lessons. These lessons are suitable for complete beginners, newly arrived migrant students and mixed ability classes. As in all my lessons, the language is presented in a context that is relevant to adult students with language that they will be able to use in their everyday lives. In lesson 1 the context is Family. This is a complete lesson which covers a lot of important beginner language and structure. Present simple tense Question forms Vocabulary of family and personal identification Form filling Writing simple sentences And all 4 modes - Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. In lesson 2 the context is Daily Routines This lesson also covers a lot of important beginner language and structure. Reading and understanding simple text about familiar topics. Present simple tense Question forms Vocabulary of everyday routines Language of Time Speaking practice –asking and answering questions Writing simple sentences and a short paragraph These 2 lessons compliment each other. Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense
Adult Beginners ESL- Bundle of 4 complete lessons - Present Simple Tense
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Adult Beginners ESL- Bundle of 4 complete lessons - Present Simple Tense

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A complete package of 4 lessons suitable for mixed ability adult ESL learners. Topics and presentation are suitable for adult learners. The language taught is relevant to adult learners needs in an English speaking country. Lessons are ready to go and can be presented as a powerpoint or worksheets printed and copied. There is very little (or no) other prep required Each lesson is a complete and flexible lesson incorporating reading, writing, speaking and listening. The lessons cover elementary language Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics. Present simple tense and question forms Vocabulary of everyday routines, family, jobs Language of Time Speaking practice –asking and answering questions Writing simple sentences and a short paragraphs Completing forms There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. For complete details see the description of each individual product. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Adult ESL Beginners Grammar BUNDLE
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Adult ESL Beginners Grammar BUNDLE

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A bundle of 7 resources for Adult ESL Beginner students with limited vocabulary. The lessons cover all of the basic elementary level grammar as well as vocabulary relevant and useful for adult ESL students. Pictures are used to help explain some of the vocabulary. Each lesson uses a variety of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening activites that will be meaningful to adult learners. The lessons follow a progression and I suggest you complete them in order; the first 3 lessons are based on the Present Simple Tense; Lessons 4 and 5 Present Continuous; Lesson 6 Past Simple Tense and Lesson 7 Past Continuous. Although the past tense is only introduced at a basic level, Lessons 6 and 7 are quite a bit more difficult than the earlier ones The lesson covers a lot of relevant elementary language: · Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics. ·Grammatical form and use of the present simple, present continuous, past simple and past continuous tenses · Question forms and negatives · Everyday vocabulary · Speaking practice – asking and answering questions, pair work and group work · Writing simple sentences For previews see the previews of the individual products. This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling. Thanks you for visiting my store. I hope you and your students enjoy these products. Please leave a review. Do you struggle to find appropriate resources for your Adult ESL students? Why not save your time and take advantage of my 30+ years of ESL teaching experiences? Go to[ [my shop]](/teaching-resources/shop/Carolyn6454 to find out how to contact me and get your free copy of Speaking and Listening Activities for Adult ESL Beginner students sent to your email box when you subscribe to my newsletter.
Back to School- Getting to Know You - Adult ESL Intermediate
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Back to School- Getting to Know You - Adult ESL Intermediate

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This resource includes 6 ‘Getting to Know You’ activities suitable for Intermediate level Adult ESL students, that are great Back to School activities. These resources are not intended to be a complete lesson but a variety of activities that can be used as part of other lessons. The activities in this resource stand alone and can be done in any order. They are great for starting a new year or term because: They help students to get to know each other They help you to get the know the students and also assess their level of English They are especially useful at the beginning of a course as ‘getting to know you’ activities, but they also work at other times of the year too and are a great way to get students talking. So if you don’t use them all you can keep them for later. In this resource you will find 6 varied Activities that include: 4 x Speaking and Listening activities. 2 X Language learning strategy activities based on adult learning principles: Goal setting Learner needs analysis. For more details of what’s included refer to the thumbnail for a list of contents. Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates the principles of adult learning, uses language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners. I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated . Slides print to A4 paper and language is UK/Australian English (a US spelling version is provided for 2 of the activities in this resource) If you are looking for lessons that are meaningful and relevant for adult students, you will find more lessons like this in my store as well as easier lessons for Adult ESL Beginners. ALL my resources are written for adults, there are no cute or childish illustrations or texts. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited. Check out my store for other Intermediate level and IELTS products or if you’re looking something easier have a look at my Beginners products. Academic Writing Tasks for IELTS Academic Writing Skills for IELTS - Writing Complex Sentences Academic Writing Skills - Adult ESL Students - IELTS - Bundle Adult ESL - Academic Writing and Speaking - Topic based Lesson - Technology Academic Writing and Speaking - Adult ESL - Topic based Lesson - Environment
Adult ESL Grammar  - Relative Clauses (Defining)
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Adult ESL Grammar - Relative Clauses (Defining)

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Description Do you need to teach relative clauses to your adult ESL students? This is a complete grammar lesson focused on defining relative clauses introduced through the context of a reading text. It is designed for students who are Intermediate level and above and ideal for IELTS or other academic English courses. It focuses on the use of relative clause for combining ideas or writing complex sentences. It is a low prep/ready to go lesson with content that is interesting and relevant for adult students. Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work. This lesson can be used with a class - as an independent learning package or with online students… There are opportunities for differentiation if necessary. What’s included: A reading passage with MC questions and a Vocab Activity Identifying relative pronouns and relative clauses in context Detailed Grammar Focus (3 pages) 3 grammar practice exercises 48 Task Cards based on topics relevant to academic English or IELTS which can be used in a number of ways This resource may contain UK/Australian spelling and prints to A4 paper. I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated . Thank you for visiting my store. Please follow me here and be the first to know about freebies, discounts and new products. If you are looking for lessons that are meaningful and relevant for adult students, you will find more lessons like this in my store as well as easier lessons for Adult ESL Beginners. ALL my resources are written for adults, there are no cute or childish illustrations or texts.
Adult ESL Beginners - Reading - Halloween
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Adult ESL Beginners - Reading - Halloween

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This is an integrated reading lesson for beginner level Adult ESL Students based on Halloween. It incorporates Halloween related vocabulary as well as a grammar focus on simple prepositions of place. I use this lesson with a mixed ability beginner Adult Migrant Class. There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. What’s included: 4 short reading texts and 2 types of comprehension questions 3 Vocabulary activities Lots of pictures to illustrate the vocabulary Grammar Focus -Prepositions of place Reading and reordering a set of instructions Multi level tasks Teachers notes Answer key Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners. This resource may include some Australian/UK language and prints to A4 paper. I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated Thank you for visiting my store. If you found this product useful/time saving/interesting, please leave a review - it would be greatly appreciated. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited. If you are looking for lessons that are meaningful and relevant for adult students, you will find more lessons like this in my store as well as easier lessons for Adult ESL Beginners. ALL my resources are written for adults, there are no cute or childish illustrations or texts. Here are some other beginner resources in my store that you may like: Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I (Present Simple - very easy ) Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous
Adult ESL Intermediate - Grammar - Relative Clauses (Non-Defining)
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Adult ESL Intermediate - Grammar - Relative Clauses (Non-Defining)

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Do you need to teach relative clauses to your adult ESL students? This is a complete grammar lesson focused on non- defining relative clauses introduced through the context of a reading text. For group classes or 1 – 1 lessons It is designed for students who are Intermediate level /CEFR level B1/ and above and ideal for IELTS or other academic English courses. It focuses on the use of relative clause for combining ideas or writing complex sentences. It is a low prep/ready to go lesson with content that is interesting and relevant for adult students. Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work. This lesson can be used with a class - as an independent learning package or with online students… There are opportunities for differentiation if necessary. What’s included: Guided reading task that presents the grammar point in a meaningful context Identifying relative pronouns and relative clauses in context 8 Activities with printable worksheets Detailed Grammar Handout with clear explanations Detailed teachers notes with step by step instructions Answer keys for all Activities Students will get the most from this lesson if they are familiar with Defining Relative Clauses which I recommend you do first. You can get my lesson on Defining Relative Clauses here This resource may contain UK/Australian spelling and prints to A4 paper. I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated .
Adult ESL Beginners Reading Valentine's Day
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Adult ESL Beginners Reading Valentine's Day

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This is an integrated reading lesson for beginner level Adult ESL Students based on Valentine’s Day. It incorporates Valentine’s Day related vocabulary as well as using the simple past test. I use this lesson with a mixed ability beginner Adult Migrant Class. There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. What’s included: 1 short reading text and 2 types of comprehension questions 2 vocabulary activities pictures to illustrate the vocabulary Guided writing activity Speaking/Listening activity Multi level tasks Teachers notes Answer key Like all my resources, this lesson is designed specifically for adults. It incorporates language that adults will need to use and situations that are relevant to adult learners. This resource may include some Australian/UK language and prints to A4 paper. I put a lot of effort into creating and checking my resources. If you happen see an error/typo etc please let me know so that I can correct it. And if you loved the resource a review is much appreciated. Thank you for visiting my store Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited. If you are looking for lessons that are meaningful and relevant for adult students, you will find more lessons like this in my store as well as lessons for Adult ESL Intermediate/Advanced students. ALL my resources are written for adults, there are no cute or childish illustrations or texts. If you are looking for an Intermediate level Valentine’s DAy resource. I have one of those too. You’ll find it[ here](/teaching-resource/adult-esl-intermediate-reading-valentine-s-day-12974553 Here are some other beginner resources in my store that you may like: Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I (Present Simple - very easy ) Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous
Adult ESL Beginners -Routines 2- Present Simple
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Adult ESL Beginners -Routines 2- Present Simple

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I use this lesson with a mixed ability beginner Adult ESL Class. It is a complete lesson (maybe 2) on the topic of work and routines. It is my 2nd lesson on routines/present simple tense and Routines 2 is quite a bit more difficult than the original Routines which is more suited to total beginners. The lesson is based on a text about the work routines of an aged care worker and involves lots of relevant vocabulary as well as practice of the present simple tense. It covers a lot of elementary language and language skills: •Reading and understanding simple text topics. •Present simple tense – focusing especially on 3rd person forms •Question forms – Yes/No and WH questions •Vocabulary of work routines •Speaking practice –asking and answering questions •Writing simple sentences There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. As in all my lessons, the language is presented in a context that is relevant to adult students with language that they will be able to use in their everyday lives. In this lesson the context is work. This is a flexible lesson that can be used in a variety of ways: • with a whole class, • a small group or • one to one And for several different levels for different purposes •with total beginners – supported by a lot of scaffolding by the teacher •as an introduction to the present simple tense •as diagnostic tool or •as a review lesson tor ongoing students Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I (Present Simple - very easy ) Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense
Adult ESL Beginner - Present Tenses - Bundle of 6 lessons
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Adult ESL Beginner - Present Tenses - Bundle of 6 lessons

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A bundle of 6 resources for Adult ESL Beginner students with limited vocabulary. The lessons focus on Present Tenses (Present Simple and Continuous) as well as vocabulary and situations relevant and useful for adult ESL students. Pictures are used to help explain some of the vocabulary. Each lesson uses a variety of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening activites that will be meaningful to adult learners. The lessons follow a progression and I suggest you complete them in order; the first 4 lessons are based on the Present Simple Tense; Lessons 5 and 6 Present Continuous. The lessons cover a lot of relevant elementary language: · Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics. ·Grammatical form and use of the present simple, present continuous, · Question forms and negatives · Everyday vocabulary · Speaking practice – asking and answering questions, pair work and group work · Writing simple sentences For previews see the previews of the individual products. This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling.
Present Perfect  Speaking Activity Adult ESL
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Present Perfect Speaking Activity Adult ESL

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Use these task cards with your Adult ESL beginner/low intermediate students to practice asking and answering questions using the Present Perfect Tense. These cards are great to use with multi level classes (as beginners’ classes tend to be). They are easy to use because I’ve done all the hard work for you. Included in this resource. 64 task cards - 32 in colour and 32 in black and white 2 grammar reference sheets with a review of Yes/no and Wh question forms a list of common irregular verbs for students to refer to, if needed. There are 2 sets of 16 cards - all with questions in the present perfect tense. Set 1 has the complete question, Set 2 has gaps in the question requiring the student to create the question before asking it. In both Set 1 and Set 2 , questions 1 - 8 are Yes/No questions. Questions 9 -16 are Wh questions which include more difficult vocabulary and will be more difficult to answer. Task cards are very versatile and can be used in a variety of ways in a classroom: • To practice a grammar point/ target language that has been taught - in this case the present perfect tense • As a warm up activity • As a review of a previous lesson • As a diagnostic tool for you • To change the pace during the lesson and get the students talking • Can be used with pairs or groups This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling. If you see any other errors please let me know so that I can correct them. Thank you for visiting my store. I hope you find many uses for this resource. If you found it useful could you please a quick review. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws. Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited. Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I (Present Simple - very easy ) Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense Also check out my other Grammatical task cards.
Past and Present Perfect Tense Bundle for Adult ESL Beginners
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Past and Present Perfect Tense Bundle for Adult ESL Beginners

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I use these lessons with a mixed ability beginner Adult ESL Class. This bundle contains at least 2 complete lessons (maybe more) is an introduction to the past tense to describe events in the past that are relevant to the students. I have introduced some commonly used regular and irregular verbs and question and negative forms. It is designed to equip adult ESL students with some basic language to communicate with. It is NOT a comprehensive lesson on the past tense. This lesson focuses on the topic of life experiences and the use of the present perfect tense. Both of these lessons covers a lot of the elementary language: Reading and understanding simple texts about familiar topics. Past simple tense Present perfect to describe experiences Question forms Everyday vocabulary Speaking practice –asking and answering questions Guided writing – writing simple sentences and a short paragraph Extension writing activity The 2 task card resources are designed to supplement and extend the lessons. They will provide an opportunity for your Adult ESL Beginner or Intermediate students to practice asking and answering questions using both regular and irregular verbs in the past simple tense and present perfect tense. These cards are great to use with multi level classes (as beginners’ classes tend to be). They are easy to use because I’ve done all the hard work for you.
Past Simple Speaking Activity  Adult ESL Beginners
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Past Simple Speaking Activity Adult ESL Beginners

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Use these task cards with your Adult ESL Beginner or Intermediate students to practice asking and answering questions using both regular and irregular verbs in the past simple tense. These cards are great to use with multi level classes (as beginners’ classes tend to be). They are easy to use because I’ve done all the hard work for you. Included in this resource. 64 task cards - 32 in colour and 32 in black and white 2 grammar reference sheets with a review of Yes/no and Wh question forms lists of common regular and irregular verbs for students to refer to, if needed. There are 2 sets of 16 cards - all with questions in the past simple tense. Set 1 has the complete question, Set 2 has gaps in the question requiring the student to create the question before asking it. In both Set 1 and Set 2 , questions 1 - 8 are easier than questions 9 -16 which include more difficult vocabulary and will be more difficult to answer. Task cards are very versatile and an be used in a variety of ways in a classroom: To practice a grammar point/ target language that has been taught - in this case the past tense As a warm up activity As a review of a previous lesson As a diagnostic tool for you To change the pace during the lesson and get the students talking Can be used with pairs or groups This lesson prints to A4 paper and may have some UK/Australian spelling. If you see any other errors please let me know so that I can correct them. Thank you for visiting my store. And I hope you find many uses for this resource. If you found it useful could you please a quick review. Thank you for visiting my store. And I hope you find many uses for this resource. If you found it useful could you please a quick review. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited. Here are some other similar resources in my store that you may like: Complete Beginners ESL Lesson - My Family and I (Present Simple - very easy ) Adult ESL Beginners: Jobs (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL - Daily Routines (Present Simple) Adult Beginners ESL Speaking and Listening Adult Beginners ESL Introduction to the Present Continuous Tense
Adult ESL Beginners Reading an Informational Text (3)
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Adult ESL Beginners Reading an Informational Text (3)

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This is a Low PREP (just photocopy and go) reading and writing lesson for a mixed ability Beginner or low level Pre Intermediate ESL or Adult Migrant Class. It also includes some paired speaking activities. This is a flexible lesson that can be used in a variety of ways: • with a whole class, • a small group or • one to one This reading lesson is based on an Information Text. Speaking and writing tasks are integrated as well as an opportunity to review and practice Present Simple verb forms and question forms. The text has an Australian flavour but will work in any country especially as students have an opportunity to describe animals from their country Some of the language will be challenging for Beginner students so it’s not suitable for complete Beginners (see my lesson My Family and I, if you are looking for something for complete Beginners) but with some scaffolding it will be accessible to most good beginners or low level pre-intermediate students. There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. It may take 1 lesson or could take several lessons depending on your learners and how you present the material. The final writing task has 2 options - a simple guided writing task or a more difficult task that involves writing a semi guided Information Report. This resource includes: 7 Activities or tasks which include: 2 x Speaking activities 1 x Vocab activity 3 x Reading tasks A cloze passage with focus on present simple tense 1 x Writing Task (with 2 options) Also included is an opportunity to practice asking and answering questions using the present simple tense. I have done all the work so all you have to do is print and go. I have also included pictures which will help you introduce the topic and pre teach some vocab Language is British/Australian English but there are no big differences to prevent use in US. Slides print to A4 paper. I have checked this carefully, but if you find any errors, typos etc. please let me know so that I can fix it. Thank you for visiting my store.
Information Reports for Adult ESL Beginners
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Information Reports for Adult ESL Beginners

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This is a bundle of three reading lessons suitable for a mixed ability beginner or low level Pre Intermediate ESL or Adult Migrant class. The lessons are based on Information Reports all with an Australian flavour which would be great for Australian Adult Migrant classes but they would also work with English learners in other countries as there is also opportunities to discuss and write about aspects of the students own culture or country. Some of the language will be challenging for Beginner students so it’s not suitable for complete Beginners (see my lesson My Family and I if you are looking for something for complete Beginners) but with some scaffolding it will be accessible to most good beginners or low level pre-intermediate students. There is plenty of opportunity to differentiate learning according to your students’ levels and needs. Each lesson includes Reading comprehension Speaking activities - pair work Vocabulary building activities Review and practice of present simple tense Understanding the structure of simple Information Reports Writing an Information Report - 2 Options - 1. very guided or 2. supported Language, topics and presentation suitable for adults For complete details see the description of each individual product. Thanks for visiting my store. Please leave a review if you found this resource useful.
Present Perfect v Past Simple (Grammar Activities)
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Present Perfect v Past Simple (Grammar Activities)

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This is a grammar focused lesson on the Present Perfect and Past Simple Tenses for ADULT ESL students It is designed for students who are intermediate level and above. It includes a review of present perfect tense and then focuses on the differences between present perfect and past simple - something which intermediate students find challenging. It includes a mix of written and spoken practise. Please note This lesson assumes that students are already familiar with the present perfect and past simple tenses. If they are not, I suggest that you teach these before you begin this lesson. You can find a complete lesson on the present perfect here and past simple here This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students. Package includes: Reading Text - 2 versions Comprehension questions 2 Grammar guides 6 Activities which include: Conversation cards Cloze passages Verb form practice Teachers notes Answer key Thank you for visiting my store. . If you found this product useful/time saving/interesting, please leave a review - it would be greatly appreciated. Terms of use This item is for use by you with your students only. If you want to share with other teachers please buy multiple licences. This item is bound by copyright laws . Posting, editing , selling or redistributing this item (or any part of) on the internet is strictly prohibited.
Past Tenses Bundle for Adult ESL Students
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Past Tenses Bundle for Adult ESL Students

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Four resources covering past tenses suitable for Pre Intermediate - Intermediate level Adult ESL Students. They are print and go grammar lessons with content relevant to adult learners. There are no fancy fonts or childish pictures. The emphasis is on good solid content and interesting activities. They are integrated lessons with a mix of speaking, grammar and writing. The lessons begin with some structured grammatical activities which could be done orally first and then written. The second part of the lesson is more open – ended, allowing students to integrate what they’ve learned and begin speaking confidently. Lesson 1 focuses on regular verbs with emphasis on: pronunciation of ED ending with /d/, /t/ or /id/ spelling patterns grammar focus on negative and question forms of past tenses speaking activities to consolidate The focus of lesson 2 is on Irregular past tense verb forms Negatives and questions in the past tense (which many students find challenging) speaking and writing tasks to consolidate and extend learning Lesson 3 Present Perfect includes: a review of present perfect tense and focuses on the differences between present perfect and past simple - something which intermediate students find challenging. This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students. This Package includes: 2 Grammar guides 6 Activities which include: Conversation cards Cloze passages Verb form practice Teachers notes Answer key Lesson 4 Past Perfectfocuses on: the form and use of the past perfect tense. Activities are a mix of individual, pair and group work. This lesson can be used with a class - there are opportunities for differentiation if necessary; as an independent learning package or with online students. Package includes: Grammar guide 5 Activities which include: Verb form practice Sentence completion Sentence matching Teachers notes All lessons contain Teacher’s notes and Answers Most of the Activities are self explanatory and answers are provided for the structured activities. In most cases there are other possible answers. The open-ended activities provide opportunities for extension for stronger students and flexibility in how it is delivered. I would expect each lesson to take about 2 hours for an average class, with some of the written tasks set for homework. Ready to print and go. Easy … Prints to A4 paper and uses UK/Australian English Thank you for visiting my store.
Grammar - Present Perfect and Past Simple - Intermediate - Adult ESOL, EAL, ESL  BUNDLE
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Grammar - Present Perfect and Past Simple - Intermediate - Adult ESOL, EAL, ESL BUNDLE

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This Bundle includes 3 grammar lessons on the Present Perfect and Past Simple for Pre Intermediate - Intermediate level Adult ESL Students. Lesson 1 is a complete lesson that focuses on the different uses of the past simple and Present Perfect Tense Lesson 2 and 3 are speaking activities focused on the Past Simple and Present Perfect respectively. These lessons provide a a good opportunity for revision of these tenses separately before they are combined (in Lesson 1) Each resource includes: 64 task cards - 32 in colour and 32 in black and white 2 grammar reference sheets with a review of Yes/no and Wh question forms lists of common regular and irregular verbs for students to refer to, if needed.