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Good sources of real-life documents and/or images for: text level embedded Functional English and literacy work; Functional Maths (representing skills, extracting data / information) and general project / research work.
Here's another easy-read guide about Queen's death. I like the practicality of this 4 page PDF: it includes reassurances that stamps & money are still OK to use & clearly explains vocabulary such as the meaning of half mast). Perfect for E1 reading. đź‘‘đź‘Ť
This is lovely and could be very useful as a prompt for Entry Level Functional English reading, writing and discussion activities. đź‘Ťđź‘‘ . The link below points to the two main easy-read articles written after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In addition, there are many other topical easy read news articles here: https://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/easy-read/
English for Swimming is a huge 88 page resource pack created in Australia for CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) communities. The pack covers almost every aspect of SLC and reading that you could think of, along with links to supplementary materials, including videos. There is a particular emphasis on vocabulary, conversation activities and reading comprehension, with some wonderful texts (see Image of contents page).
Link updated 7/3/22 A huge collection of links to texts and videos that can be used to support English learning in Further Education (Functional English and/or GCSE.) Neatly categorised by vocational area (I counted at least 20 areas!). You are invited to add what you can. Compiled and created by Hollie Barnes and at least 10 contributors.
Updated Feb 28, 2022 bad links fixed. This is a marvellous and very practical site full of accessible adult resources that are ideal for teaching maths AND English.
Link to official army magazine aimed at members of armed forces – useful for Functional Skills for Public Service learners (also general Adult Literacy/Functional Skills if learners are interested in this area).
Use with caution as first News is a children’s newspaper
However for lower level Literacy I like both the simpler content of the text ( but without being patronising) & some of the quirky stories.
I have used stories on the world’s biggest chocolate bar (complete with video clip), pandas at Edinburgh Zoo, a lost bracelet being found after 66 years & the 99p shop chain being up for sale.
Editor's note
You can find Emma's resource, based on the 99p shop story, here.
This could be good for numeracy classes – a gallery of images sent in by readers showing some not-so-special offers (ie ’75p each or 3 for £5’). This looks a good resource to engage learners and contextualise numeracy.
Lots of clear and useful downloads including food cards, recipes and accompanying videos (such as how to make Welsh rarebit, shepherd’s pie, etc) that are great for reading and listening to instructions.
The next World Cup might be a long way off but the official FIFA web site is a rich source of interesting official documents (rules, history, mascots, balls, hat tricks, safety, etc.).
