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A site where ESOL tutors can access resources and download for classroom use. These resources aim to be engaging and accessible to the ESOL learner, within an Irish context.

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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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Describing People

Reading text describing 4 different people with follow-up activities including a whole class speaking and writing exercise.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: Physical descriptions

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

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Cedric from the Ivory Coast.

Reading about Cedric from the Ivory Coast, describing his life in his country and now in Scotland. Follow-up activities.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Mixed Tenses

Literacy: Word Patterns

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Mohsen from Iran.

Reading about Mohsen from Iran, describing his life in Iran and now in the UK. Includes follow-up activities.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Mixed Tenses

Literacy: Syllables

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My name is Mohammad Younis.

Reading about Mohammad Younis and his life in Ireland. Lesson includes a general description of Workers’ Rights in Ireland (a simplified version and one for higher levels). Various follow-up activities.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: Ireland

Grammatical Forms: Mixed Tenses

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My name is Mohamed.

Reading about Mohamed from Somalia, describing his journey from Somalia to Ireland.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple

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His name is Ayman.

Reading about Ayman from Egypt, describing his life in Egypt and now in Ireland.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple

Literacy: Syllables

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My name is Zahra.

Reading about Zahra from Afghanistan with follow-up questions.

Level/s: B1, B2

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple

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Easter

Picture/Word matching exercise with reading text and writing exercise.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: Specific cultural Irish references

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple

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His name is Hussain.

Reading about Hussain, describing his journey from Iraq and his life now in Scotland. Follow-up activities.

Level/s: B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple

Literacy: Word Patterns

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My name is Amrita.

Reading about Amrita from Cuba with follow-up activities.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Future Forms

Literacy: Syllables

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Our lives in Ireland

Short readings about the lives of 4 people in Ireland from diverse backgrounds.

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

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My name is Ahmed.

Short reading about Ahmed from Morocco with follow-up activities.

Level/s: A1

Theme/s: People

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

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