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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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Present Perfect Simple – For & Since

A focus on the use of ‘for’ and ‘since’ as expressing time within the use of Present Perfect Simple

Level/s: B1

Grammatical Forms: Present Perfect Simple, Time expressions

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Conditionals – First & Second

Mixing both first and second conditionals, learners can explore their recognition and understanding of both key conditional forms

Level/s: B1

Grammatical Forms: First Conditional, Second Conditional

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Feelings – what makes you happy?

Learners have the opportunity to consider what activities make them happy, along with a gap fill activity focusing on a verb of like + gerund form

Level/s: B1

Theme/s: Dislikes, Entertainment, Feelings, Food, Free time, Hobbies, Likes, Movie, Places in the city, Seasons, Travel

Grammatical Forms: Adjectives, Present Continuous, Present Simple, Verbs + gerund

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Extreme Adjectives

learners can engage with the idea of ‘extreme’ adjectives and how they can be used to give a more dramatic description of something; there are a number of worksheets here for learners to familiarise themselves with the idea and usage of such adjectives

Level/s: B1

Grammatical Forms: Adjectives, Mixed Tenses, Present Simple, Questions words, Word Order

Literacy: Syllables

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Conjunctions – Because; Because of; So

A lengthy gap-fill task based worksheet where learners independently or in pairs / groups can develop their knowledge of the conjunctions – because / because of / so – and how they operate differently within sentences

Level/s: B1

Grammatical Forms: Conjunctions, Mixed Tenses

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Conjunctions – linking words

A broad collection of worksheets developed to permit the learner an opportunity to practice a range of conjunctions including and; but; because; so; then; because; so

Level/s: B1

Theme/s: Countries, Entertainment, Food, Free time, Geographical features, Hobbies, Ireland, Landmarks, People, Places in the city, Travel, Weather

Grammatical Forms: Conjunctions

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Comparative Adjectives – Practice

Learners can discuss together if a statement is true or false, with a focus on comparative adjectives. In addition learners can respond to questions directly, or enquire with a classmate

Level/s: A2

Theme/s: Countries, Geographical features, Landmarks, People, Weather

Grammatical Forms: Adjectives

Literacy: Spelling Rules

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Auxiliary Verbs – Past & Present

Here the learner can engage with a broad range of auxiliary verbs through a variety of tenses to develop their understanding and accurate usage

Level/s: B1

Grammatical Forms: Auxiliary Verbs, Mixed Tenses, Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple, Present Simple

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Articles – Use of ‘the’ and Zero article

A short collection of worksheets focusing on the use of ‘the’ and the ‘zero’ article and how they connect with certain nouns. Including a gap full reading text, and an error correction worksheet.

Level/s: B1

Theme/s: Countries, Geographical features, Landmarks, Places in the city, Seasons, Time

Grammatical Forms: Definite & Indefinite Articles

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Articles: defining & non-defining

A collection of worksheets focusing on the use of defining and non-defining articles with simple explanations to permit learners some understanding and the opportunity to develop their knowledge through practice sheets; a lot of examples of how articles link to certain nouns

Level/s: A2, B1

Theme/s: Countries, Days, Geographical features, Months, Nationalities, Physical descriptions, Places in the city, Seasons, Time

Grammatical Forms: Definite & Indefinite Articles

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Free Time – The Gym

Focus on vocabulary for the gym and with short follow up cloze test

Level/s: A1, A2

Theme/s: Daily routine, Free time, Hobbies, Likes, Places in the city, Sport

Grammatical Forms: Present Simple

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Time Expressions – Speaking

One collection of questions using different time expressions, but with three worksheets where the learner has the opportunity to ask questions to themselves, to their partner and to the wider class group

Level/s: A2

Theme/s: Days, Months, Ordinal numbers, Personal information, Seasons, Time

Grammatical Forms: Past Simple, Present Simple, Questions words, Time expressions

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