I have used this to explain the importance of planning writing step by step. I used it for my adult literacy learners and divided the session into word storming, drafting, editing and final text writing. Adapted from Skillswise BBC.

Summary of basic calculations for suares, rectangles, circles and triangles as well as composite shapes.

Charades card game to practise present continuous: Que estas haciendo? Estoy pescando...

Ideal for classroom use but works well in very small groups. Role play with special instructions. Set of four different instructions to use per dialogue, but can be combined. Needs some planning from the learners before. I have used it for adult literacy as well as for ESOL learners.

Great in small groups or individually. I put the Scrabble tiles in a bag and take one randomly. Whatever letter it is, the learners have to write one word of each category starting with that letter. the team / individual who finish first say 'Stop!' and they all stop writing. No repeated words are allowed. If only one has a word it is 15 points per word. If they have different wors per category, 10 points per word and if there is same answer from different teams, 5 points per repeated word. It works great with ESOL learners too.

GCSE level review, ser and estar and general grammar. Good activity group also works well with independent adult learners, as it can be the source of discussion on the topic of travelling.

How to list text features for different types of text (letters, emails, recipes, etc). Using pictures of texts types in different languages, so the actual layout is the only point of focus. it works well with adult learners and in offender learning, both laminating each page and passing it around or having it on the projector as a common recap activity.

I have created and used this resource for my adult learners (English Functional Skills), in ITC and GCSE English support. Works well as a group discussion to start with.

Great for adult literacy classes. Works well in pairs. Learners have to make sense of the text they see and write it correctly and in full sentences. Those photographs are from the web www.engrish.com My adult literacy learners thought it was amusing.

With one specific budget, students have to calculate how much will a full meal will cost getting as close as possible to the top budget but without going over. You will need some Take away menus as well.

Compare now and then using imperfect and present. Good fun.

I used this text, which I researched carefully, for my offender students while teaching work skills. They found the information useful and encouraging. It is useful as a debate or literacy resource, not only in offender learning, but for older students.

Several power points I have used in my ESOL and Functional Skills English for the S&L test practice. The topics are: Compare then and now Money matters Taste and texture Food for thought Personal pronouns Prepositions of place Daily routines

Two worksheets to complete when visiting a garden center and an allotment. Search and find, name the tool. Created for a special needs school but could be used for KS1 and KS2.