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Understanding the UK E1-2 reading comprehension

Reading comprehension based on the for countries of the UK.  

Includes basic information about each of the countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland which is followed by generic more detailed information about the NHS, education and working plus the emergency services. 

Editor's notes

Picture quiz and two sets of differentiated questions. Part of the Living in the UK series. 

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Trace and understand main events of a text

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Living in the UK - A short guide to being polite

A four-page resource that discusses some of the polite conventions in the UK.  Sensitively Written with ESOL learners in mind. Topics include: being polite, saying sorry and punctuality. Part of the Living in the UK series. 

Editor's notes

Although aimed at E1-E2 ESOL it would also be a useful quick starter in higher level classes. Includes exam style questions, cloze task, and discussion/role-play prompts.

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
ESOL
ESOL Sc/E1.2a Make requests: ask for things or action
ESOL Sc/E1.1b Articulate the sounds of English to be comprehensible to a sympathetic native speaker
ESOL: Reading text focus - comprehension (Rt)
ESOL Sc/E1.2a Make requests: ask for things or action
ESOL Lr/E1.2d Listen for phonological detail
ESOL Sc/E2.1a Use stress & intonation adequately to make speech comprehensible / meaning understood
ESOL Sc/E2.2a Make requests: ask for things or action
ESOL Sc/E2.2e Ask for directions and instructions
ESOL Sd/E1.1a Take part in social interaction
ESOL Sd/E2.1a Take part in social interaction
ESOL Lr/E2.5a Listen and respond to requests for action / permission
ESOL Lr/E2.6c Listen to and identify simply expressed feelings and opinions

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The Emergency Services in the UK

updated 3/12/24 (phone number on slide 6 corrected from 111 to 101)

A PowerPoint exploring the emergency services including 112 and gas emergencies. Simple text with images to encourage discussion and awareness concerning what is and what is not classed as an emergency. There is also a set of printable flash cards with suggestions.

Editor's notes

Level
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
English
FS Eng E1.2 Identify & extract the main information from short statements & explanations
FS Eng E2.1 Identify & extract main information & detail from short explanations
FS Eng E3.1 Identify & extract relevant information & detail in straightforward explanations
FE E1.7 Understand & participate in simple discussions or exchanges with another person about a straightforward topic
FE E2.6 Make appropriate contributions to simple group discussions with others about a straightforward topic
FE E3.6 Make relevant contributions to group discussions about straightforward topics
FE E1.10 Understand a short piece of text on a simple subject
FE E2.8 Understand the main points in texts
ESOL
ESOL Rt/E1.1b Obtain information from texts
ESOL Rw/E2.2a Recognise a range of familiar words
ESOL Lr/E1.2a Listen for detail in short narratives and explanations
ESOL Lr/E2.4a Listen to, follow and respond to explanations, directions and instructions
ESOL Lr/E3.3a Listen for relevant and new information on radio, TV, video, in face-to-face situations, and over the phone
Context
Health and safety
Independent living

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United by British Values - A story for E3 - Level 1 ESOL and FE

Suitable for ESOL and Functional English this resource was created to encourage discussion and understanding about this sometimes difficult topic in a sympathetic way. Uses a fictional story about a girl called Amina who learns about British Values through her community - with reading questions and a discussion/presentation/writing task.

The tutor can use the suggested lesson tips or go their own way to suit their learners.

Editor's notes

Level
Entry Level 3
English
Functional Skills English
ESOL
ESOL: Reading text focus - comprehension (Rt)
ESOL: Writing - text focus (composition)
General ESOL
ESOL Engage in discussion (Sd)
ESOL Present information
Context
Independent living
History, culture, museums, libraries

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Easter and springtime resources - 2025

7 April 2025

Easter (13 resources) Easter Sunday is April 20
Spring (8 resources)

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Spring equinox and other spring time resources

20 March 2025

Today (March 20 2025) it's the spring equinox and we have a new E1-E3 Maths resource to celebrate. To find this and seven other spring themed resources follow our spring tag. 

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Mother's Day 2025 - March 30

17 March 2025

This year Mother's Day is March 30th.  Mother’s Day (5 resources)

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Fractions and a tiny bit of History

A brief brief overview of fractions: how to write and interpret them along with some history of how the 1/3 of a pound (lb) burger failed and a 3,500 year old fractions question!

Editor's notes  

Love the burger story and the touches of humour throughout. Engaging and bound to prompt discussion. :)

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
FM E2.10 Recognise simple fractions (halves, quarters, tenths) of whole numbers & shapes
FM E3.7 Read, write & understand thirds, quarters, fifths & tenths inc. equivalent forms
FM L1.8 Read, write, order & compare common fractions & mixed numbers
FM L1.9 Find fractions of whole number quantities or measurements
FM L1.16 Recognise & calculate equivalences between common fractions, percentages & decimals
Context
Catering Food Nutrition

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Level 1 and 2 practice fraction (v1)

Fraction multiple choice questions v1. 7 level 1, 7 level 2 questions, answer sheet.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
Fractions decimals & percentages

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Level 1 practice fraction questions (v2)

8 multiple choice fraction questions.
Please also download the separate answer sheet (below)
Note: look carefully! Questions are all different to v1 questions (see below)

Level
Level 1
Maths
Fractions decimals & percentages