Adult Basic Skills Resource Centre - Home Free ESOL Entry 1 Resources

ESOL Resources for Adult Basic Skills Students. Last updated 09/07/08
*Please note this is a new section and currently covers only Entry Level 1 ESOL. You may find suitable higher level ESOL resources in the equivalent literacy sections an
d ESOL E2 area.

Worksheets and resources on this page are all linked to the UK Adult ESOL Core Curriculum. This curriculum is closely linked to the Adult Literacy Curriculum (links shown in green rows) for which many resources are available from our main Free Literacy Resources page.

Many of these resources are linked to the Skills for life Learner Materials (follow purple links to download PDFs). Printed versions of the SfL materials (with audio CDS) are available free from the DfES to all institutions in England teaching adult literacy, numeracy or ESOL.

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ESOL Entry Level 1

Speaking Sc/E1 Speak to communicate
E1.1a 1.1b  E1.2a 1.2b  E1.3a 1.3b 1.3c 1.3d
E1.4a 1.4b 1.4c 1.4d 1.4e
Sd/E1 Engage in discussion
E1.1a 1.1b 1.1c
Listening Lr/E1 Listen and respond
E1.1a 1.1b 1.1c 1.1d  E1.2a 1.2b 1.2c 1.2d 1.2e  E1.3a 1.3b  E1.4a 1.4b  E1.5a 1.5b 1.5c 1.5d
 

Text Focus

Sentence Focus Word Focus
Reading Rt/E1 Reading comprehension
E1.1a 1.1b  E1.2a
Rs/E1  Grammar and Punctuation
E1.1a 1.1b
Rw/E1 Vocabulary, word recognition and phonics  E1.1a  E1.2a  E1.3a 1.3b
Writing Wt/E1 Writing composition
E1.1a
Ws/E1 Grammar and Punctuation
E1.1a  E1.2a  E1.3a
Ww/E1 Spelling and Handwriting
E1.1a 1.1b 1.1c  E1.2a 1.2b

ESOL Entry Level 1 - GENERAL RESOURCES (cover many curriculum elements)

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Summer word fun is a beautiful set of 5 games and activities at text, sentence and word level. Includes word fill, word search, cloze exercise and more. Ideal for end of term lesson (or the beginning of the autumn term when holidays are being discussed) with answer sheets and teaching ideas. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 140K. 11 pages.

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Updated Colours, Clothes and Fruit (first uploaded 12/08/2004 this update includes our correct web site address & updated links to related resources) is a 43 page booklet with 23 Milestone 8 / Entry 1-2 paper-based word and sentence focus activities. These accompany our 'describing people' on-screen resources. Word searches and shapes, alphabetical order, upper-lower case letters, crosswords, word fills and matching games. Answers, mapping document, teaching ideas. Also linked to DfUS SfL learner materials & audio CDs Lit Unit 1 Lost & Found, ESOL Unit 3 Shopping, ESOL Unit 9 Shopping 2. 360K.

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Mixed ESOL resources for E1 beginners is a wonderful collection of resources for new students. 9 pages cover likes/dislikes, key vocabulary such as numbers, months, etc.; simple comprehension; asking and giving personal information plus a final review to check that students have remembered everything! Contributed by Vicky Douglas, Northern Learning Trust. 9 pages. 440K Cover many speaking, listening, reading and writing curriculum elements (details on 1st page of the resource).

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Tom's Family Book 2 - Tom's Sister is another super 18 page student workbook originally written for Milestone 8, E1-2 ESOL students to use at the beginning of the academic year. Complete with student and tutor record pages, evaluation, and answer sheets. Includes spelling, reading, cloze exercises and comprehension, form-filling, sentences, word searches and a crossword. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 18 pages. 430K

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Tom's Family Book 1 - About Tom is a brilliant 18 page student workbook originally written for Milestone 8, E1-2 ESOL students to use at the beginning of the academic year. Complete with student and tutor record pages, evaluation, and answer sheets. Includes spelling, reading, cloze exercises and comprehension, sentences, word searches and a crossword. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 18 pages. 440K

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Preposition flashcards 49 slides to use as needed for spelling and vocabulary practice with ESOL and Literacy students. Could also be printed out (for example, 6 to a page) and used as traditional card flashcards. Contributed by Bena, bena@sellyoak.bham.sch.uk  Zipped PowerPoint (PPT) file. 49 slides. 600K.

ESOL Speaking – Entry Level 1 (Speak to Communicate)

SLc/E1.1 (literacy link) speak clearly to be heard and understood in simple exchanges

Sc/E1.1a use stress and intonation to make speech comprehensible to a sympathetic native speaker

(i) develop awareness of word stress and place stress on the correct syllable in familiar words

(ii) develop ability to place stress on key words in utterances

(iii) understand that English has many unstressed vowels and be able to approximate the sound of the schwa

(iv) be able to approximate appropriate intonation patterns, e.g. to indicate politeness

Sc/E1.1b articulate the sounds of English to be comprehensible to a sympathetic native speaker

(i) pronounce phonemes adequately to be comprehensible and to make meaning clear

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Buying a ticket provides prompts, dialogue scripts and other ideas for speaking and listening work, along with reading practice (obtaining information from texts). Covers football, cinema, bus and train tickets. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport, page 11 - Buying a ticket) but can be used alone. 8 slides 470K

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My health flashcards for spelling, vocabulary and speaking practice. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 5 - Health) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 3 pages with lots of teaching ideas. 235K

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Getting to know each other. 2 beautiful worksheets. The first is for collecting and recording information about yourself and a friend. The second if for making questions (by rearranging the given words) to ask a friend. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 1 - Getting started) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 2 pages. 100K.

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What's my neighbourhood like? Beautiful prompt sheet for question and answer work - originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 6 - The Neighbourhood) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 1 page. 160K.

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'Work' vocabulary cards 27 pictures of different jobs and matching word cards - plus lots of teaching ideas for Entry 1and 2 literacy and ESOL classes.  Contributed by Laura Jeffrey Matthew Boulton College, ljeffrey@mbc.ac.uk 6 pages. 200K.

SLc/E1.2 (literacy link) make requests using appropriate terms

Sc/E1.2a make requests: ask for things or action

(i) make requests with or without modal verbs

(ii) beware of intonation patterns for politeness, and be able to approximate them

(iii) be able to prepare the listener for a request, e.g. saying Excuse me

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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A trip to the cinema is an interactive narrative that follows a family as they select a film to see (skimming & scanning), catch the bus (buying a ticket), ask for directions to the cinema, buy cinema tickets and snacks! Provides prompts, dialogue scripts, maps and other ideas for speaking / listening work. Ideal for recapping after students have covered buying things, giving directions, asking for information, etc. 8 slides 480K

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Buying a ticket provides prompts, dialogue scripts and other ideas for speaking and listening work, along with reading practice (obtaining information from texts). Covers football, cinema, bus and train tickets. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport, page 11 - Buying a ticket) but can be used alone. 8 slides 470K

PDF Buying clothes dialogue cards and clothes card accompanies the Buying Clothes PPT (below) and is adapted from the Teacher's notes for ESOL E1 Skills for Life Unit 9 (Shopping 2) materials (but can be used independently). 3 pages (enough cards for 6 pairs of students). 20K
ZIP Buying clothes provides group vocabulary work along with many ideas for speaking practice.  Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 9 - Shopping 2) but can be used alone. Covers buying a t-shirt (can be used with separate dialogue/clothes cards available above as PDF file), laundry symbols, UK shoe and clothes sizes, fabric patterns. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 400K

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Making Requests. To be used independently or in conjunction with Skills for Life speaking and listening learner materials and audio CDs ESOL Entry 2, Unit 6 Worksheet, role play and teaching ideas. 3 pages. 60K.

Sc/E1.2b make requests: ask permission

(i) ask for permission, using modal verbs, e.g. can

(ii) be able to use intonation to indicate politeness

SLc/E1.3 (literacy link) ask questions to obtain specific information

Sc/E1.3a ask for personal details

(i) form questions of the wh- type and the yes/no type, approximating a falling intonation in wh- questions and a rising intonation in yes/no questions

(ii) use the question form of the simple present tense of common verbs, verbs to be and have got, using contractions where appropriate, e.g. what is becomes what's

(iii) form questions, using common modal verbs, especially can

(iv) understand and be able to use a range of question words, e.g. who, what, where, how much/many?

PDF updated Asking questions (first uploaded 09/02/2003). Two colour posters / prompt sheets (best blown up to A3 and laminated). 150K

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Getting to know each other. 2 beautiful worksheets. The first is for collecting and recording information about yourself and a friend. The second if for making questions (by rearranging the given words) to ask a friend. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 1 - Getting started) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 2 pages. 100K.

Sc/E1.3b ask for information (see also Lr/E1.2e)

(i) ask questions, as above

(ii) understand conventional ways of introducing a request for information, e.g. Excuse me

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Shopping 1, 2 and 3 is a fabulous set of integrated activities that covers food vocabulary, use of is/are, paired speaking and listening practice (asking the price of food), reading and writing shopping lists. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 4 pages. 320K

PDF updated Asking questions (first uploaded 09/02/2003). Two colour posters / prompt sheets (best blown up to A3 and laminated). 150K

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A trip to the cinema is an interactive narrative that follows a family as they select a film to see (skimming & scanning), catch the bus (buying a ticket), ask for directions to the cinema, buy cinema tickets and snacks! Provides prompts, dialogue scripts, maps and other ideas for speaking / listening work. Ideal for recapping after students have covered buying things, giving directions, asking for information, etc. 8 slides 480K

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Buying a ticket provides prompts, dialogue scripts and other ideas for speaking and listening work, along with reading practice (obtaining information from texts). Covers football, cinema, bus and train tickets. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport, page 11 - Buying a ticket) but can be used alone. 8 slides 470K

ZIP Weather, temperature and seasons covers vocabulary and spelling topics along with many ideas for speaking practice (asking about the temperature, making small talk).  Lots of examples using intensifier 'very'. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 8 - Friends and Family, page 5 - The Weather) but can be used alone. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 120K.
PDF Buying clothes dialogue cards and clothes card accompanies the Buying Clothes PPT (below) and is adapted from the Teacher's notes for ESOL E1 Skills for Life Unit 9 (Shopping 2) materials (but can be used independently). 3 pages (enough cards for 6 pairs of students). 20K
ZIP Buying clothes provides group vocabulary work along with many ideas for speaking practice.  Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 9 - Shopping 2) but can be used alone. Covers buying a t-shirt (can be used with separate dialogue/clothes cards available above as PDF file), laundry symbols, UK shoe and clothes sizes, fabric patterns. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 400K

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What's my neighbourhood like? Beautiful prompt sheet for question and answer work - originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 6 - The Neighbourhood) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 1 page. 160K.

Sc/E1.3c ask for directions and location (see also Lr/E1.3b)

(i) ask questions, using where

(ii) be able to pronounce place names clearly, when asking for directions to them

(iii) understand the importance of checking back

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A trip to the cinema is an interactive narrative that follows a family as they select a film to see (skimming & scanning), catch the bus (buying a ticket), ask for directions to the cinema, buy cinema tickets and snacks! Provides prompts, dialogue scripts, maps and other ideas for speaking / listening work. Ideal for recapping after students have covered buying things, giving directions, asking for information, etc. 8 slides 480K

Sc/E1.3d ask for clarification (see also Lr/E1.1d and Lr/E1.2b)

(i) have strategies for dealing with lack of understanding, e.g. by asking for repetition

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Buying a ticket provides prompts, dialogue scripts and other ideas for speaking and listening work, along with reading practice (obtaining information from texts). Covers football, cinema, bus and train tickets. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport, page 11 - Buying a ticket) but can be used alone. 8 slides 470K

SLc/E1.4 (literacy link) make statements of fact clearly

Sc/E1.4a make simple statements of fact

(i) use verb forms suitable for the level, e.g. present tense and modal can . E.g. He can speak Hindi and Gujerati. She can't drive.

(ii) use grammar suitable for the level, to express:
(a) possession (e.g. my, mine, your)
. E.g. This is my dictionary.
(b) quantity (e.g. some, any, many)
. E.g. There are some eggs in the fridge.
(c) number (regular/irregular plurals and count/non-count nouns)
. He has three children.
(d) location (prepositions of place)

(iii)  understand that statements of fact are usually spoken with falling intonation I feel tired and hot. Then have a rest.

(iv)  be able to make statements of fact within an interaction e.g What's the time? It's quarter past ten. Thanks.

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Name the pronouns is a cheerful set of gap-fill sentences with picture prompts. Followed by a set of more challenging sentences. The pictures can also be used for speaking practice. Although written for ESOL students the sentences also make good reading / Dolch spelling practice for E1 literacy. From Amanda Burgess, WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), Southern Region. Thank you Amanda. 7 pages. 160K

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Speaking about Health is a great board game that can be used to encourage speaking skills at many levels (ESOl or Literacy). With teaching ideas and curriculum links. Contributed by  Lyn Hunter, Walford & North Shropshire College, Oswestry hunter@springcurl.freeserve.co.uk 2 pages 130K.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

ZIP Weather, temperature and seasons covers vocabulary and spelling topics along with many ideas for speaking practice (asking about the temperature, making small talk).  Lots of examples using intensifier 'very'. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 8 - Friends and Family, page 5 - The Weather) but can be used alone. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 120K
PDF Buying clothes dialogue cards and clothes card accompanies the Buying Clothes PPT (below) and is adapted from the Teacher's notes for ESOL E1 Skills for Life Unit 9 (Shopping 2) materials (but can be used independently). 3 pages (enough cards for 6 pairs of students). 20K
ZIP Buying clothes provides group vocabulary work along with many ideas for speaking practice.  Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 9 - Shopping 2) but can be used alone. Covers buying a t-shirt (can be used with separate dialogue/clothes cards available above as PDF file), laundry symbols, UK shoe and clothes sizes, fabric patterns. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 400K

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My health flashcards for spelling, vocabulary and speaking practice. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 5 - Health) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 3 pages with lots of teaching ideas. 235K

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What time does Maria get up? Very good straightforward text about Maria's day with 4 pages of resources, teaching ideas and answer sheet. Covers asking and answering questions, writing simple sentences and much more . Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport) but can be used alone. Contributed by Claire Hammond, Reigate College. 7 pages. 70K.

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Getting to know each other. 2 beautiful worksheets. The first is for collecting and recording information about yourself and a friend. The second if for making questions (by rearranging the given words) to ask a friend. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 1 - Getting started) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 2 pages. 100K.

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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K.

Sc/E1.4b give personal information (see also Lr/E1.4b)

(i) recognise requests for personal information and understand that there are different ways to respond, e.g. minimal answer, short form of the verb, fuller answer. E.g. - What's your name? - Maria. - Are you working? - No, I'm looking for a job.

(ii) be able to use contracted forms - Can you drive? - Yes, I can./No, I can't.

(iii) be able to spell words out loud, and know when it is necessary to do so (e.g. spell name of the street, but not the word street) My name's... I live in... I've got three children.

(iv) be able to incorporate the giving of information into an interaction, e.g. when introducing selfMy name is Rafiq. I'm looking for Mrs Bennett.

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Getting to know each other. 2 beautiful worksheets. The first is for collecting and recording information about yourself and a friend. The second if for making questions (by rearranging the given words) to ask a friend. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 1 - Getting started) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 2 pages. 100K.

Sc/E1.4c give directions and instructions (see also Lr/E1.3b)

(i) recognise a request for instructions or directions and understand exactly what information is required

(ii) use imperative and negative imperative to give single-step directions and instructions

(iii) use appropriate grammatical forms, e.g. prepositional phrases, determiners this, that, etc. and adverbs here, there, etc.

(iv) understand the importance of stressing key information

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A trip to the cinema is an interactive narrative that follows a family as they select a film to see (skimming & scanning), catch the bus (buying a ticket), ask for directions to the cinema, buy cinema tickets and snacks! Provides prompts, dialogue scripts, maps and other ideas for speaking / listening work. Ideal for recapping after students have covered buying things, giving directions, asking for information, etc. 8 slides 480K

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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K.

Sc/E1.4d give a description

(i) use grammar suitable for the level, e.g. there is/are, prepositional phrases, indefinite article
(ii) know and be able to use some common adjectives to describe people, places and things

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Shopping 1, 2 and 3 is a fabulous set of integrated activities that covers food vocabulary, use of is/are, paired speaking and listening practice (asking the price of food), reading and writing shopping lists. Contributed by Ginette Kriche. 4 pages. 320K

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Speaking about Health is a great board game that can be used to encourage speaking skills at many levels (ESOl or Literacy). With teaching ideas and curriculum links. Contributed by  Lyn Hunter, Walford & North Shropshire College, Oswestry hunter@springcurl.freeserve.co.uk 2 pages 130K.

ZIP Weather, temperature and seasons covers vocabulary and spelling topics along with many ideas for speaking practice (asking about the temperature, making small talk).  Lots of examples using intensifier 'very'. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 8 - Friends and Family, page 5 - The Weather) but can be used alone. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 120K
ZIP Clothes provides group spelling and vocabulary practice along with ideas for speaking practice (giving descriptions). With examples of the use of "A pair of..." (shoes, shorts, trousers, etc.). 5 slides. Zipped PPT 260K

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What's my neighbourhood like? Beautiful prompt sheet for question and answer work - originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 6 - The Neighbourhood) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 1 page. 160K.

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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K.

Sc/E1.4e deal with another person's misunderstanding

(i) recognise when there has been misunderstanding and correct it
(ii) understand the importance of stress in making meaning clear

ESOL Speaking –  Entry Level 1 (Engage in Discussion)

SLd/E1.1 (literacy link) speak and listen in simple exchanges and in everyday contexts

Sd/E1.1a take part in social interaction (see also Lr/E1.5b)

(i)be able to: (a) greet (b) respond to a greeting (c) introduce others (d) invite and offer (e.g. using would like) (e) accept and decline invitations and offers (f) express thanks (g) take leave

(ii) be able to express all of the above, using intonation patterns appropriate for friendly social interaction (See also Lr/E1.5b.)

(iii) be aware that gesture (e.g. indicating agreement) can vary across cultures

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

Sd/E1.1b take part in more formal interaction (see also Lr/E1.5c)

(i) know the importance of preparing what to say in a formal interaction and predicting what the other speaker(s) might say

(ii) be able to: (a) introduce self (b) give personal information (c) state a problem (d) state a wish (e) make a request as appropriate to the interaction

(iii) have strategies to help with dealing with misunderstanding, e.g. ask for repetition, ask for a written leaflet

(iv) be able to speak to a stranger in response to a situation, e.g. bumping into them, finding their key, being asked the time

(v) be aware of norms regarding proximity of speakers and eye contact in formal situations, and understand that these can vary across cultures

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Phoning for help dialogue cards accompanies the Problems in the Home PPT (below) and is adapted from the Teacher's notes for ESOL E1 Skills for Life Unit 7 (Homes) materials (but can be used independently). 2 pages (enough cards for 2 pairs of students). 30K

Sd/E1.1c express likes and dislikes, feelings, etc. (see also Lr/E1.5a)

(i) use grammar and vocabulary suitable for the level, to express:
(a) likes and dislikes (b) feelings (c) wishes (d) simple views

(ii) recognise simply expressed views, likes and dislikes and feelings of another speaker, and be able to indicate broad agreement or disagreement

ZIP Weather, temperature and seasons covers vocabulary and spelling topics along with many ideas for speaking practice (asking about the temperature, making small talk).  Lots of examples using intensifier 'very'. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 8 - Friends and Family, page 5 - The Weather) but can be used alone. 6 slides. Zipped PPT 120K

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Feelings and emotions 'smiley' flashcards for spelling, vocabulary and speaking practice. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 10 - going to work, pages 8-9 feelings) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 2 pages with teaching ideas. 240K.


ESOL Listening –  Entry Level 1 (Listen and Respond)

SLlr/E1.1 (literacy link) listen for the gist of short explanations

Lr/E1.1a recognise context and predict general meaning

(i) be able to identify the speaker, the situation and the topic of conversation in a variety of simple, everyday exchanges

(ii) be aware that it is not always necessary to understand every word in order to get the general meaning of a spoken text

(iii) understand that it is often possible to predict the pattern of an interaction

Lr/E1.1b listen for gist in short explanations and narratives

(i) be able to identify the key words for a given context, e.g. in the context of travel, key words might be timetable, single, return, fare

(ii) be aware that it is not always necessary to understand every word, in order to get the general meaning of a spoken text

(iii) be able to guess the meaning of unknown words through understanding the context and adjacent words

(iv) respond to listening, e.g. by clarifying meaning in first language

Lr/E1.1c listen for gist in a conversation

(i) be able to identify the situation, speakers and topic of a short conversation

(ii) understand that conversations often follow a predictable pattern of turn taking

(iii) recognise where speakers repeat points and echo each other's words

Lr/E1.1d listen for gist and respond, in a face-to-face situation (see also Sc/E1.3d)

(i) understand that much of the gist can be understood from context and non-verbal signals by the speaker

(ii) be able to signal they are listening, by using markers, e.g. yes, OK

(iii) understand that new language can be learned from listening actively and questioning

(iv)be able to ask for clarification and repetition

SLlr/E1.2 (literacy link) listen for detail using key words to extract some specific information

Lr/E1.2a

(i) understand and identify key words and phrases in a given context

(ii) understand the importance of listening for stressed words

(iii) identify familiar grammatical features,e.g. possessives, prepositions, and note details that depend on understanding of these features, e.g. She's wearing his glasses

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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K.

Lr/E1.2b listen for detail and respond, in a face-to-face situation (see also Sc/E1.3d)

(i) make use of gesture and eye contact to aid understanding

(ii) be able to signal they are listening, by using markers, e.g. I see

(iii) understand the importance of checking back when listening for detail, and be able to do so

(iv) be able to signal lack of understanding/ask for clarification

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Buying a ticket provides prompts, dialogue scripts and other ideas for speaking and listening work, along with reading practice (obtaining information from texts). Covers football, cinema, bus and train tickets. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport, page 11 - Buying a ticket) but can be used alone. 8 slides 470K

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What's my neighbourhood like? Beautiful prompt sheet for question and answer work - originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 6 - The Neighbourhood) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 1 page. 160K.

Lr/E1.2c listen for grammatical detail

(i) recognise and discriminate between different kinds of utterance, e.g. question, statement, instruction

(ii) listen for and recognise grammatical forms appropriate for the level, e.g. wh- question words, prepositions of place, negatives

(iii) recognise contracted forms and understand their relationship with the full form usually encountered in writing

(iv) understand that listening and focusing on grammar can help in learning the language

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What's my neighbourhood like? Beautiful prompt sheet for question and answer work - originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 6 - The Neighbourhood) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 1 page. 160K.

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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K.

Lr/E1.2d listen for phonological detail

(i) understand that identifying stress within a word can aid recognition and understanding of that word, and that identifying stress within a sentence can help overall understanding

(ii) recognise intonation patterns, understand that they can indicate politeness and attitude, and that they can vary across cultures

(iii) recognise and discriminate between individual sounds

(iv) understand that listening in detail to how speakers pronounce English can be a useful way to improve their own pronunciation

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What time does Maria get up? Very good straightforward text about Maria's day with 4 pages of resources, teaching ideas and answer sheet. Covers asking and answering questions, writing simple sentences and much more . Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 4 - Local Transport) but can be used alone. Contributed by Claire Hammond, Reigate College. 7 pages. 70K.

Lr/E1.2e listen and extract key information (see also Sc/E1.3b)

(i) be aware that it is not necessary to understand and remember every word to extract information

(ii) understand the importance of knowing in advance what one is listening for, and be able to disregard other information

SLlr/E1.3 (literacy link) follow single step instructions in a familiar context, asking for instructions to be repeated if necessary

Lr/E1.3a follow single-step instructions

(i) recognise and understand imperative and negative imperative

(ii) understand key grammatical forms, e.g. prepositions of place and deictic markers this, that, here, there

(iii) be able to  ask for repetition or clarification, and confirm understanding

(iv) demonstrate understanding by taking appropriate action

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Prepositions of place and movement. Clear and very useful diagrams. Contributed by Chris Morley, EFL teacher from Manchester thesilurian@yahoo.com. 7 pages. With links and curriculum elements. 75K.

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Using a cash machine, setting a table, folding paper and more! Listening to, following and reading instructions. Resources linked to an online cash machine at Money Matters to Me and Literacy Entry 1 unit 4 New Job at the Cafe.8 pages. Extension ideas. 150K.

PDF Bicycles and Road Safety: Listening to, following and reading instructions. Milestone 8 - Entry 1 Lit and ESOL. Masses of ideas and resources. Word and sentence games, links to free resources, cloze exercise. Group and individual work, extension ideas for Entry 2-3. Use independently or with SfL learner materials Lit E1,Unit 1 Lost & Found and audio CDs (Lit E1 CD track 2). 7 pages. 160K.

Lr/E1.3b follow directions (see also Sc/E1.3c)

(i) understand key grammatical forms, e.g. ordinal numbers, the first street

(ii) know that key words are likely to be stressed and/or repeated by the speaker

(iii) be able to check back

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A trip to the cinema is an interactive narrative that follows a family as they select a film to see (skimming & scanning), catch the bus (buying a ticket), ask for directions to the cinema, buy cinema tickets and snacks! Provides prompts, dialogue scripts, maps and other ideas for speaking / listening work. Ideal for recapping after students have covered buying things, giving directions, asking for information, etc. 8 slides 480K

SLlr/E1.4 (literacy link) listen and respond to  requests for personal information

Lr/E1.4a listen and respond to  requests for personal information

(i) recognise requests for action and respond by taking action

(ii) be able to indicate willingness or inability to carry out an action

Lr/E1.4b  listen and respond to  requests for personal information (see also Sc/E1.4b)

(i) recognise and discriminate between different wh- question words, e.g. when, where
(ii) recognise and discriminate between wh- questions and yes/no questions
(iii) be able to answer either type of question with minimal response, short form of the verb or fuller answers

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updated (first uploaded 10/12/2003) Famous Names and Addresses game (and other role play ideas for requesting and giving personal information) - one of our most popular speaking and listening resources (Entry 1 ESOL and Literacy) now updated to reflect the new Prime Minister! Can be used alone or with Skills for Life E1 Lit & ESOL materials http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/Learning_Materials_Literacy (Unit 3, Where I Live, page 6), http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/LearningMaterialsESOL (Unit 7, Homes, pages 6-7). Paired role play games where student can be the Queen, Gordon Brown or George Bush! Plus extra 'everyday' cards with different jobs and addresses, tips cards, housing questionnaire and much more. 11 pages. 280K

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Phoning for help dialogue cards accompanies the Problems in the Home PPT (below) and is adapted from the Teacher's notes for ESOL E1 Skills for Life Unit 7 (Homes) materials (but can be used independently). 2 pages (enough cards for 2 pairs of students). 30K

Lr/E1.5a  recognise a speaker's feeling and attitude (see also Sd/E1.1c)

(i) understand simply expressed feelings, by identifying simple common structures and vocabulary expressing a small range of feelings

(ii) recognise how intonation can carry meaning and identify feeling and attitude expressed mainly through intonation

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Feelings and emotions 'smiley' flashcards for spelling, vocabulary and speaking practice. Originally used with the DfES ESOL E1 Skills for Life materials (Unit 10 - going to work, pages 8-9 feelings) but can be used alone. Contributed by Jadwiga Danek. 2 pages with teaching ideas. 240K.

Lr/E1.5b take part in social conversation (see also Sd/E1.1a)

(i) recognise and respond to, e.g.
a) greetings
b) introductions
c) offers and invitations

(ii) recognise intonation patterns indicating friendliness

Lr/E1.5c take part in more formal exchanges (see also Sd/E1.1b)

(i) recognise and respond to, e.g.
a) instructions
b) offers
c) requests for information

(ii) in a formal situation

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Phoning for help dialogue cards accompanies the Problems in the Home PPT (below) and is adapted from the Teacher's notes for ESOL E1 Skills for Life Unit 7 (Homes) materials (but can be used independently).