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Lindsey Horton
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The Faces of B�lmez Read and Introduction to Modal Verbs of Present Deduction (B/W version included)
A worksheet introducing modals of present deduction through a reading text about the famous Spanish Haunted House in B�lmez. Contains the reading text and sentences for students to complete using modals of deduction in the present tense to express opinions along with simple explanations of the different modal verbs. Fully editable. The template was...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 142


 
Easter wordsearch and colouring (B/W version included)
This is a very simple worksheet which I have updated thanks to Devitsa�s lovely spring template. Thank you very much Devitsa! It contains a simple 10-word wordsearch (key included!) and a colouring activity for young learners. I hope your students enjoy it!
Level: elementary
Age: 6-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 104


 
Transport and holidays (B/W version included)
This is another in my little book series. Designed as a follow-up to the one about holidays http://www.eslprintables.com/printable.asp?id=386315#thetop it deals with the structure �I go to the (place) by... I use it with Find Out 2 Unit 5. I also have an accompanying poweroint at http://www.eslprintables.com/powerpoint.asp?id=27715#thetop Thanks ag...
Level: elementary
Age: 6-12
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 104


 
My little book of holidays (B/W Version included)
This is the second in a collection of little books I have been making. This one is used with my 7-8 year olds who are using the Find Out 2 book and is for practising the �I want to go to� structure with places to go in the holidays, unit 5 of the book. Tomorrow I�ll be uploading one with holidays and transport, also unit 5. Thanks again to Dedicate...
Level: elementary
Age: 6-12
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 163


 
Comparatives and Superlatives
This is probably as basic as it gets on comparatives and superlatives using the Simpsons to practise comparing two or more things. I made it for a very young learners class who are just starting to use adjectives to compare so I didn�t want anything too complicated for them. Many thanks to pisiflor whose template adds a bit of colour which my littl...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 72


 
My little book of comparatives (B/W Version included)
This a little book learners can make to practise the comparative form of adjectives. They complete six pages with examples and have a little reference guide on the back. I should say that I spent ages trying to figure out how to make these on a computer instead of by hand and then Dedicated Teacher uploaded this handy template, solving my problem! ...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 278


 
Deducing meaning from context and identifying parts of speech (B/W included)
This worksheet is designed for FCE+ level students. It uses the first part of Lewis Carroll�s famous nonsense poem as a way to help students deduce meaning and parts of speech from context. It also contains a list of what the words are assumed to mean so students can compare their ideas to other people�s as well as extend their vocabulary. I use it...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 170


 
Comparatives Board Game (B/W version included)
I simple, fully editable board game to practise the comparative form of adjectives. My students seem to learn better and enjoy themselves more with board games so I made a few! The lovely template for this game was from moravc�s collection which is, of course, gratefully appreciated!
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 75


 
I wish & If only (B/W Version + Key included)
A simple worksheet to practise the structures �I wish� and �If only�. Contains explanation and exercises to practise both structures. With B/W version and key. Hope you find it useful!
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 270


 
Alcoholism Reading and the Third Conditional with Key (2/2)
This is a four-page worksheet I made with a reading text about alcoholism plus explanation and practice of the third conditional. Part 1 contains the reading (adapted from http://www.alcoholiclikeme.com/index.htm) and comprehension exercises. Part 2 contains the grammar explanation and exercises as well as the key. The fantastic template was once a...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 171

 


Comparatives and Superlatives: The Planets
A powerpoint to practise the comparative and superlative form of adjectives in the context of the nine planets (I included Pluto - it�s a planet, ok?!) Each slide (except the title which requires multiple clicks) is animated so you only need to click once for the images and the once for the answers....

Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Downloads: 393


Letter of Application Intermediate Writing Guide
This is a guide designed for students the first time they encounter letters of application. (It is not intended for those at FCE level or above). It gives simple, easy to follow steps in how to write a letter of application with examples of language. It also revises the use of the present perfect si...

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 342


Powerpoint Tutorial Part 3
This is the third part of my basic powerpoint tutorial. It looks at how to change the design of your slides. It�s not complicated but I�ve designed it for those who haven�t really used powerpoint before. Again, I hope it helps!

Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 0


Powerpoint Tutorial Part 2
This is the second part of my basic powerpoint tutorial - it describes how to animate slides. You could also practise the first tutorial by reassembling this part with the first part! I hope you find it useful!

Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 0


Powerpoint Tutorial Part 1
This is the first of a set of tutorials I�m making explaining some of the basics of powerpoint. This one is in response to a forum post and explains how to reassemble powerpoints which have been uploaded to the site in parts. I hope it helps.

Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 0


The 3rd Conditional
The 3rd Conditional Form and Use. Simple powerpoint with explanations and practice activities. Hope you find it useful!

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 57


Present Perfect Continuous vs Present Perfect Simple
A simple presentation explaining the differences between the use of the present perfect simple and continuous with practice exercises at the end. For those who use Straightforward Intermediate it roughly corresponds to Unit 7B. Enjoy!

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 54


Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect Continuous basic form and use. Explanations with exercises to practise form and highlight present perfect simple use with stative verbs. Some examples adapted from Straightforward Intermediate, Kerr and Jones, MacMillan, 2006, p.67.

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 14


Present Simple vs Present Continuous
Powerpoint to practise the uses of the present simple and continuous for actions now vs habits. It�s worked very well in my class where I use it as a team game but it can also be used for revision.

Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Downloads: 27


Determiners MUCH, MANY, A LOT OF
A simple presentation to practise the determiners much, many and a lot of in the affirmative, negative and questions with countable and uncountable nouns. Can be used as a team game or as revision.

Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Downloads: 76

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