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How to make a PPT about your country

A very useful handout for Entry Level ESOL and/or Functional Skills ICT students. Step by step, illustrated instructions on how to create a basic PPT.

The basic PPT used in the handout images is also provided. This can be adapted by the teacher or (optionally) given to learners to adapt.

Level

Entry Level 2

Entry Level 3

ESOL

General ESOL

ESOL Writing: sentence focus (punctuation and grammar)

ICT

Developing, presenting and communicating information

Finding and selecting information

Entry 1 and 2 ICT

Context

Leisure Travel Tourism

Sports Centre E2 English mock assessment

An Entry 2 mock exam paper that follows the format for City & Guilds.

Based on an advert for a local sports centre in Barry.

Editor's note

Covers many aspects of E2 Functional English reading & writing including: general comprehension, vocabulary, form filling and written composition.

An answer sheet with detailed Functional English mapping is available for skillsworkshop contributors. Visit our Answer Sheets page for more information..

Level

Entry Level 2

English

FE E2.7 Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 2

FE E2.8 Understand the main points in texts

FE E2.17 Communicate information using words & phrases appropriate to audience & purpose

FE E2.18 Complete a form asking for personal information (e.g. first name, surname, address, postcode, age, date of birth)

Context

Sport

Why the UK gave Abba 'nul points' at Eurovision

Aimed at Level 1 and Level 2 Functional English students. Loosely follows the style of the City & Guilds confirmatory reading test - includes questions on vocabulary and meaning, purpose and tone. Also covers aspects of the writing curriculum with questions on spelling, grammar, punctuation and paragraphing.

Editor's notes

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

Functional English reading

FE WRITING Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG)

Context

Art Film Media Music TV

English - International Men's Day slides

What is International Men's day? Why is it important and what can we learn from it?

Slides for L1 and L2 English learners to find out more about the importance of gender equality while building their English skills.

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Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.4 Communicate information / ideas / opinions clearly & accurately on range of topics

FE L1.5 Express opinions and arguments and support them with evidence

FE L2.5 Communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly/effectively with further detail/development if required

FE L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence

FE L1.13 Use reference materials & appropriate strategies for a range of purposes, inc. to find word meanings

FE L1.17 Read & understand a range of specialist words in context

FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes

FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes

FE L1.14 Understand organisational / structural features use to locate relevant information

FE L1.18 Use knowledge of punctuation to aid understanding of texts

FE L1.22 Communicate information, ideas & opinions clearly, coherently & accurately

FE L2.23 Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and effectively

FE L2.25 Organise writing for different purposes using appropriate format & structure e.g. standard templates, paragraphs, bullet points, tables

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

Context

Mental health and psychology

Health, Social care, Early years

SLC Preparation for a formal discussion - construction industry

SLC Discussion prep for FS Level L1/L2. To be used to prepare for the SLC Discussion. Aimed at people involved in or looking to work in the Construction Industry.

Editor's note

Really useful one page handout. Aimed at Functional English students studying/working in construction but much of the guidance is suitable for planning and preparing for any formal discussion.

Level

Level 1

Level 2

T Levels - embedded maths or English

English

TL - Take part in / Lead discussions

FE L1.6 Follow / understand discussions & make contributions relevant to situation & subject

FE L1.7 Use appropriate phrases / registers & adapt contributions to take account of audience / purpose / medium

FE L1.8 Respect turn-taking rights of others during discussions, using appropriate language for interjection

FE L2.8 Make relevant and constructive contributions to move discussion forward

FE L2.9 Adapt contributions to discussions to suit audience, purpose & medium

FE L2.10 Interject & redirect discussion using appropriate language & register

Context

Construction Carpentry Plumbing

Entry 1 Writing exam practice - at the library

This is an E1 practice writing paper based on the Pearson E1 assessments. I have included words from the E1 spelling list and mirrored the layout and question types. Useful for summative assessment in the lead up to exams.

Editor's note

Level

Entry Level 1

English

FE 1.14 Write letters of alphabet in sequence & in upper / lower case

FE E1.11 Punctuate simple sentences with capital letter & full stop

FE E1.12 Use capital letter for pronoun ‘I’ and proper nouns

FE E1.13 Use lower-case letters when there is no reason to use capital letters

FE E1.15 Spell correctly words designated for Entry Level 1

FE 1.16 Communicate information in words, phrases & simple sentences

Context

History, culture, museums, libraries

Entry 1 Reading exam practice - at the library

This is an E1 practice reading paper based on the Pearson E1 assessments. I have included words from the E1 reading/spelling list and mirrored the layout and question types. Useful for summative assessment in the lead up to exams.

Editor's note

Level

Entry Level 1

English

FE E1.8 Read correctly words designated for Entry Level 1

FE E1.9 Read simple sentences containing one clause

FE E1.10 Understand a short piece of text on a simple subject

Context

History, culture, museums, libraries

English - Career based session - Nursing and Healthcare

Interested in becoming a nurse or working in the Healthcare sector? What are the benefits? What do you need to know before you get started? Slides for L1 and L2 English learners to find out more about their career choices (in this case, joining the healthcare sector) while building their English skills.

Editor's note

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

FE L1.1 Identify relevant information & lines of argument in explanations & presentations

FE L2.1 Identify relevant information from extended explanations or presentations

FE L1.3 Respond effectively to detailed questions

FE L2.3 Respond effectively to detailed or extended questions & feedback

FE L1.4 Communicate information / ideas / opinions clearly & accurately on range of topics

FE L1.12 Recognise that language & other textual features can be varied to suit different audiences & purposes

FE L1.16 Recognise vocabulary typically associated with specific types and purposes of texts (e.g. formal, informal, instructional, descriptive, explanatory and persuasive)

FE L1.17 Read & understand a range of specialist words in context

FE L1.18 Use knowledge of punctuation to aid understanding of texts

FE L2.15 Use a range of reference materials & resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for different purposes

FE L2.17 Analyse texts, of different levels of complexity, recognising their use of vocabulary and identifying levels of formality and bias

FE L1.23 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L1.25 Write consistently & accurately in complex sentences, using paragraphs where appropriate

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L2.28 Construct complex sentences consistently & accurately, using paragraphs where appropriate

FE L1.24 Use format, structure & language appropriate for audience & purpose

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

Context

Health, Social care, Early years

Employment skills & Public services

AI (Artificial Intelligence) & Social Media

Social Media - AI behind the scenes slides exploring: how many people use social media and the algorithms running behind the scenes; the fact that we are being 'watched' and the concept that 'if you're not paying for the product, then YOU are the product'. Slides also explore DeepMind, Google Autocomplete and the idea that smartphones are making us dumber.

Level

Level 2

GCSE L1-5

English

FE L2.2 Follow narratives & lines of argument

FE L2.5 Communicate information/ideas/opinions clearly/effectively with further detail/development if required

FE L2.6 Express opinions and arguments and support them with relevant and persuasive evidence

FE L2.14 Understand how textual features/devices can shape meaning for different audiences/purposes

FE L2.15 Use a range of reference materials & resources (e.g. glossaries, legends/keys) for different purposes

FE L2.18 Follow an argument, identifying different points of view & distinguishing fact from opinion

FE L2.23 Communicate information, ideas and opinions clearly, coherently and effectively

FE L2.24 Write text of appropriate level of detail & length to meet needs of purpose & audience

FE L2.27 Use language & register (e.g. persuasive techniques, supporting evidence, specialist words) to suit audience & purpose

GCSE Spoken language A8 Listen and respond

GCSE Reading A1 (a) Identify and interpret

GCSE Reading A1 (b) Select and synthesise

GCSE Reading A2 Analyse language & structure

GCSE Writing A5 (a) Use tone, style and register for different forms, purposes & audiences

GCSE Writing A5 (b) Organise information using structural and grammatical features

Context

Electrical, Electronics & Technology

Art Film Media Music TV

English - Career based session - Care work

Why might we become a care worker, and what are the benefits? Slides for L1 and L2 English learners to find out more about their career choices (in this case, becoming a care worker) while building their English skills.