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Ramadan Timetable Dublin 2026

Learners read a Ramadan timetable, learn key vocabulary, answer questions by finding specific information and practice speaking and writing.
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Level/s: A1, A2

Theme/s: Days, Ireland, Numeracy

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Ramadan Timetable Dublin 2026

Learners read a Ramadan timetable, learn key vocabulary, answer questions by finding specific information and practice speaking and writing.

Level/s: A1, A2

Theme/s: Days, Ireland, Numeracy

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This is my mother

This lesson plan, created using the Learning Experience Approach (LEA), celebrates International Women’s Day by focusing on the theme of “mother.” Students brainstormed and generated sentences expressing love and appreciation for their mothers. The lesson includes a reading comprehension text, questions for discussion and a guided writing activity.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People, Physical descriptions

Grammatical Forms: Adjectives, Present Simple

Literacy: Syllables

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Ramadan Timetable 2025 Worksheet

This ESOL worksheet introduces students to the Ramadan Timetable in 2025, focusing on key vocabulary. The lesson includes a glossary of important terms related to Ramadan and Islamic prayer times, followed by comprehension questions that require learners to read the timetable and extract specific information.

Level/s: A1, A2

Theme/s: Days, Ireland, Numeracy

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No water in my house!

This lesson helps A1 ESOL literacy students practice speaking, reading, and writing about a common real-life problem: addressing housing issues, such as no water in their home. Students will develop vocabulary, sentence structure and confidence to ask for help in similar situations.

Level/s: A1

Theme/s: Home, Things in the home

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

Literacy: Syllables

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Confusing First Letter Sounds

A selection of worksheets where the learner can practice first letter sounds and focus on the differences between sounds that are sometimes confusing. With vocabulary and grammar practice

Level/s: A1

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

Literacy: Difficult Letter Sounds, First Letter Sounds

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Letter Sounds Ch Sh C S

A collection of worksheets focusing on the sometimes confusing letter sounds / blends of ch / sh / s / c. Learner has the opportunity to practice in different ways.

Level/s: A1

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

Literacy: Consonant Blends (Digraphs), Difficult Letter Sounds, First Letter Sounds

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Verb To Be Practice

A short Collection of Worksheet centred around the use and structure of the verb To Be – Learners can engage in practicing the use of this common verb

Level/s: A1

Grammatical Forms: Verb ‘To Be’

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Palestine Vocabulary Worksheet

An introduction to Palestinian vocabulary and culture. A word for each letter of the alphabet. Various worksheets including a PDF presentation focusing on letter sounds and syllables.

Level/s: A1, A2

Theme/s: Food

Literacy: Alphabet, Syllables

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Alphabet Letter Sounds, Order and Vocabulary

A short collection of worksheets with a focus on the English Alphabet including letter sounds, alphabet order and vocabulary related to alphabetic order. Including a cloze test and connecting broken sentences

Level/s: A1

Literacy: Alphabet, First Letter Sounds, Phonics

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Colours and Clothes Alphabet Order

Various worksheets focusing on colours and clothes. Includes alphabet order, spelling practice, missing letters and matching activities.

Level/s: A1

Theme/s: Clothes, Colours

Literacy: Alphabet, Vowel Sounds

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First Letter Sounds – 10 letter practice

A collection of worksheets based around the first letters of f, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p. Additional vocabulary, spelling practice, higher and lower case, sentence structure and word search.

Level/s: A0, A1

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

Literacy: Difficult Letter Sounds, First Letter Sounds, Lower Case and Higher Case, Spelling Rules, Syllables, Syntax

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This is Joe

Reading about Joe from Dublin who went back to school to learn how to read and write. Various follow up exercises including syllable work, rhyming words, writing and speaking opportunities. Aimed at a mixed level A1-A2 class.

Level/s: A1, A2

Theme/s: Education, Ireland, Jobs, People, Work

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple, Present Simple

Literacy: Phonics, Spelling Rules, Syllables, Vowel Sounds, Word Patterns

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