Contextual Resources

A reading comprehension based on two texts about the importance of applying sunscreen and a very brief outline of research (2011) into the increased risk of skin cancer for some people working in the construction industry.

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With answer sheet, Functional English mapping, and a related writing activity. Suitable for L1-2.

A set of three different texts and reading comprehension activities based on the theme of learning to drive, aimed at Level 1 learners who may be working towards Level 2. Plus two related writing activities.
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Includes full curriculum mapping and answers.

11 page document with 8 sets of very useful scripts and prompts.
Includes:

• Asking for personal information
• Phoning about a job
• Cancelling and changing appointments
• On the bus
• Shopping (includes post office, butchers, etc.)
• At the bank
• Reporting an absence
• Calling for an application form

Very useful set of follow me cards for checking learners’ knowledge of adding and subtracting negative numbers. With instructions.

Very useful set of follow me cards based on everyday scenarios such as car repair bills, lottery wins, and finding money down the back of the sofa! With instructions.

A straightforward word matching/writing resource for Entry 1 ESOL.

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Also ideal for prompting discussion about local council services.

This is a literacy resource based around a recent news story. There are a range of tasks relating to an anti-litter app called ‘littergram’ and legal challenges made to the use of its name, with the potential to extend tasks into other aspects of littering and how the litter problem might be resolved. A final extension task asks students to take their own photographs of local examples of litter as supporting evidence for a writing activity.

Worksheet designed to revise / practise collocations of food.

Level 2 reading comprehension and writing activities based on three different texts (article, blog and cartoon).

• Pack 1 – reading comprehension, Text B (blog post) and a discussion idea.
• Pack 2 – reading comprehension, Text C (news article) and a writing idea. You need Text A (available separately – see below)

Note that Text A (which is carton based) can also be cut up and used as a sequencing activity for lower levels – not as easy as it looks!

A reading comprehension and writing activity based on a Cadbury’s Easter Brand Fact Sheet. Ideal for Level 1 Functional English.

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Fully mapped with answer sheet and S&L idea.