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I was flattered that NATECLA Scotland invited me to host a webinar entitled I want my students to go away!  The aim of the session was to share my enthusiasm regarding the power of self-study to unlock students’ progress towards achieving their goals.  You can watch a recording on You Tube! I have produced two […]

If you’re about to start teaching a pre-entry group and considering which material might be of use, then here’s a PDF of unit 1 from the basic ESOL Literacy series for you to print and use in class! It includes Unit 1 from the Student’s Book, Workbook and teacher’s Book. Click here for Power Point

We reached the end of the year with my basic ESOL Literacy group last week. Obviously there were parties, trips and fond farewells but I was also keen to give them some ideas for how they can keep their English ticking over during the holiday. I reached out to Linked in and the worksheet below

I used this worksheet towards the end of the year to supplement unit 14 of the Read and Write every day pre-entry series, which includes reading and writing lessons all about clothes. My upper intermediate class went out for a fab picnic at the end of the year, during which Adham surprised us all by

Whenever I’ve left class with the feeling that it was an enjoyable experience for everyone, it’s always involved one thing: the students sharing stories or opinions about themselves, their lives, their countries or their likes and dislikes. To put it succinctly, the lesson was personalised. While the Read and Write every day Student’s Book involves

I am building a You Tube channel for pre-entry / basic ESOL Literacy learners and I’d love to know what you think of it! The aim of the ‘My Homework today‘ channel is to provide videos which: I have added about 50 videos so far but aim to upload content for the whole book over the

Download the free PDF and Power Point slides below and use the worksheet to help your students learn vocabulary and practise their listening and speaking through a lesson all about visiting the pharmacy. I’m going to use this to supplement unit 13 of Read and Write every day. The Power Point slides include the audio

When ordering a class set (ten or more books) of the Read and Write series, we offer a free webinar for your team! We have developed a suite including these crucial areas of teaching at pre-entry level: In these interactive webinars you benefit from the opportunity to discuss these vital areas in the context of

Download the free PDF and Power Point slides below and use the worksheet to help your students learn vocabulary and practise their speaking, reading and writing through a lesson all about weddings. There is enough here for a full lesson plus homework! I used this with a pre-entry group but consisting of a very mixed-level.

Download the free PDF and Power Point slides below and use the worksheet on the first day back after the holiday! Through the worksheet you can help your students practise their reading through a text focusing on various New Year traditions around the world. There is enough here for a full lesson plus homework! The

Download the free PDF and Power Point slides below and use the worksheet to help your students learn all about Christmas through a lesson including speaking, vocabulary, reading and writing practice. There is enough here for a full lesson plus homework! I love Christmas lessons with lower-level groups! I taught a basic ESOL Literacy class