SLc/E2.3

Express clearly statements of fact and short accounts and descriptions
(a) Understand that meaning must be expressed clearly for the listener to follow, and act on it if necessary
(b) Understand that the amount of information and the style of account or description will depend on the context

Find out and record everyone’s favorites from a diverse list of foods. Use as an icebreaker in any Entry Level literacy, numeracy, Functional Skills or ESOL lesson.

Also ties in well with lessons on diversity, healthy eating, collecting data, making / taking simple surveys, tallies, counting, asking questions, etc.

Mapped to Functional Maths and SfL adult numeracy, Functional English (speaking, listening and communication) and SfL adult literacy.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
SLlr/L1.6
SLc/E2.3
Adult Lit SLc/E2.2 Make requests and ask questions to obtain information in everyday contexts
AL SLc/E1.3
Functional English - speaking, listening & communicating
Maths
HD1/E3.3
HD1/E2.4
HD1/E1.1
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - handling information and data
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

A classic paired listening and speaking activity that provides practice with giving and following instructions. Plus extension ideas that cover asking and answering questions.

Level
Entry Level 2
English
Adult Lit SLlr/E2.2 Listen for detail in short explanations and instructions
SLlr/E2.6 Respond to straightforward questions
SLlr/E2.4
SLc/E2.4
Adult Lit SLc/E2.1 Speak clearly to be heard and understood in straightforward exchanges
SLc/E2.3

An amusing yet effective way to practise speaking skills – particularly giving descriptions and explanations. Plus ideas for related writing work and suggested variations for those for whom a dating agency scenario is not appropriate.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
SLc/E2.3
SLc/E3.3
ESOL
ESOL Sc/E2.3d Give an explanation
ESOL Sc/E2.3f Give a short description
ESOL Sc/E3.4d Give an explanation
ESOL Sc/E3.4f Give a short description and make comparisons
Context
Independent living

A board game that can be used to encourage speaking skills at many levels (ESOL or Literacy). With teaching ideas and curriculum links.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
SLc/E1.4
SLc/E2.3
SLc/E3.3
ESOL
ESOL Sc/E1.4a Make simple statements of fact
ESOL Sc/E1.4d Make statements of fact clearly
ESOL Sc/E2.3a Express statements of fact
ESOL Sc/E2.3f Give a short description
ESOL Sc/E3.4a Express clearly statements of fact 
ESOL Sc/E3.4f Give a short description and make comparisons
Context
Health, Social care, Early years

Provides individual and paired work using adjectives in written and spoken descriptions (appearance and personality).

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
SLc/E2.3
SLc/E3.3
Adult Lit Ws/E2.2 Use Adjectives