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Hi! I'm an English teacher with 23+ years of classroom experience, specialising in ESL and ELL instruction for high school students. I create ready-to-use Google Slides activities, speaking lessons, vocabulary resources, and exam prep tools — all classroom-tested and designed to save you time.
My resources are built for real classrooms: differentiated for mixed proficiency levels, aligned with WIDA standards, and engaging enough to actually hold a teenager's attention. Whether your students are newcomers or approaching fluency, you'll find activities here that get them speaking, thinking, and building confidence in English.
Every resource I share has been used with real students first. No filler, no fluff — just materials that work.
I also create a selection of resources for younger English learners — browse my elementary ESL section for K–5 activities.
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ELL ESL Bundle | Speaking, Debate & Vocabulary | Grades 8–12 NO PREP
Three no-prep ESL speaking and debate resources for ELL students in grades 8–12 — vocabulary, discussion, and debate across 10 real-world American life topics. Everything you need to teach ELL and ESL students to speak, debate, and discuss life in the United States — in one complete, cohesive bundle. Three premium resources, ten shared topics, zero overlap, and hundreds of hours of classroom-ready material covering vocabulary, structured debate, and real-world discussion. This is the most compre
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Grammar, Speaking & Listening
ELL ESL Speaking & Debate MEGA BUNDLE | ELL Grades 8–12 | No Prep
Ten complete no-prep ESL speaking and debate lessons for ELL students in grades 8–12. Every lesson opens in Google Slides and is ready to teach in 45–60 minutes with zero preparation needed. Built around the real-world topics that matter most to English language learners living in the USA — this is the most comprehensive ESL speaking and debate bundle for secondary and adult ELL programs on TPT. ──────────────────────────── 10 LESSONS INCLUDED ──────────────────────────── Health & Healthcare in
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle Vol 2 | High School ELL | No Prep
Five no-prep ESL and ELL speaking lessons covering the topics that matter most to adult English language learners living in the USA. Each lesson includes 14 ready-to-use Google Slides with key vocabulary, functional language, guided discussions, debate tasks, and a final critical thinking activity. Zero preparation needed — open and teach. ───────────────────────────── LESSONS INCLUDED:✅ Money, Budgeting & Financial Literacy✅ Crime, Justice & Safety in the USA ✅ Education & School in the USA
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle | Middle & High School ELL | No Prep
Five no-prep ESL speaking and debate lessons for ELL students in grades 6–12. Each lesson opens in Google Slides and is ready to teach in 45–60 minutes with zero preparation. Designed for intermediate to advanced English language learners, these lessons build speaking fluency, critical thinking, and academic vocabulary through real-world topics relevant to life in the USA. ──────────────────────────── LESSONS INCLUDED ──────────────────────────── Society & Living Standards in the USA Health & He
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
ELL ESL Vocabulary Mind Maps | 10 Topics | ELL Grades 8–12 | No Prep
Give your adult ESL and ELL students a complete vocabulary toolkit for every major topic in American life — with this bundle of 10 no-prep printable vocabulary mind map graphic organizers, designed specifically for B2-C1 adult English language learners. Each mind map is pre-filled with real American English vocabulary organized into 6 topic branches. Blank boxes give students space to contribute their own words — making every map an active learning tool, not just a reference sheet. ───────
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
ESL Discussion Cards | 40 Speaking Prompts | Grades 8–12 | No Prep
Give your adult ELL and ESL students real, meaningful conversations about life in the United States with these 40 ready-to-print Speaking Topic Cards — no prep, no filler, just engaging discussion that actually works in the classroom. Perfect for community college ESL programs, adult education centers, workforce development classes, and high school ELL programs, these cards are designed for B2–C1 learners (CEFR) and cover the topics your students are already thinking and talking about. WHAT'S I
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Also included in: ELL ESL Bundle | Speaking, Debate & Vocabulary | Grades 8–12 NO PREP
ELL ESL Newcomer Welcome Pack | Back to school| Grades 6–12 | No Prep
This ELL newcomer welcome pack gives middle and high school teachers everything they need to support a new student's first week of school — no preparation required. Designed for ELL and ESL newcomers in grades 6–12 who are beginning their English language journey, this no-prep resource is ready to open and use from day one. Whether a newcomer arrives in September or mid-year, this pack gives them the vocabulary, phrases, and confidence to navigate school life in the USA right away. ─────────────
6th - 12th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening
First Week of School ESL Speaking Cards | Back to School Conversation Activities
Looking for engaging First Week of School ESL activities that get students talking from day one? These 36 printable ESL Speaking Cards help English language learners build confidence, improve speaking fluency, and get to know their classmates through meaningful conversation. Each card includes a discussion question, follow-up questions, useful language, and a speaking challenge. Simply print, cut, and use—no prep required.Help your English learners start the school year with confidence! These 36
6th - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
ESL Speaking Cards | 20 Discussion Scenarios | High School | Paired
These 20 ESL speaking cards give adult ELL students the language support they need to hold confident conversations in English about real-life topics in the United States. No prep required — just print, hand out, and go. Perfect for adult ESL and ELL programs, community colleges, adult education centers, and high school ELL classes. Especially effective for newcomers and immigrants preparing for academic or professional settings. ——————————————————— WHAT'S INCLUDED——————————————————— 20 printable
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
ELL ESL Speaking Cards: Environment & Climate | 12 Cards + Lesson Plan
Give your upper-intermediate ESL and EFL students the structured speaking practice, they need to move confidently from B1 to B2 — with 12 discussion cards on environmental topics, a complete 60-minute lesson plan, and a grammar-focused tip built into every single card. This is not just another set of conversation cards. Each card is carefully designed to push students beyond simple B1 answers and toward the kind of extended, well-structured speaking expected at the B2 level. The connector focus
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Environment, Speaking & Listening
ESL ELL Speaking | Going to the Doctor | B1 Intermediate | Real-Life English
Help your intermediate ESL and ELL students build real confidence talking about one of the most important real-life situations — going to the doctor — with this no-prep speaking activity for Google Slides!This engaging, fully structured lesson is designed for B1 intermediate learners and covers everything students need to communicate confidently at a doctor's office, clinic, or pharmacy in English. Perfect for adult ELL programs, high school ESL classrooms, community college ESL, EFL classes wor
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
ELL /ESL Speaking Cards | Back to school | 20 Discussion Scenarios | NO PREP
Back to school with these advanced ESL students 20 structured discussion cards. Each card presents a real-world debate topic with two opposing roles, scaffolded discussion points, and C1-level useful phrases — everything students need to practise fluent, academic spoken English in pairs.These cards are designed for students who already have strong English but need to develop the kind of structured, nuanced discussion expected at C1 level. Every scenario is different, every card is unique, and th
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Writing
Mind Map Graphic Organizer Bundle | 25 Printable Templates Any Subject
Give your students 25 different ways to brainstorm, organize ideas, and think critically — with this printable mind map graphic organizer bundle that works for ANY subject and ANY grade level. Every template has a clean white background, empty write-in boxes for the main topic and all subtopics, connecting branches, a Name and Date line, and a ruled notes section at the bottom. Print and use right away. ───────────────────────────── ✅ WHAT'S INCLUDED: - 25 unique mind map designs — one p
Not Specific
ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), Vocabulary
Editable Mind Map Templates | Graphic Organizers Printable & Digital Grades 3–8
Make brainstorming, note-taking, and organizing ideas simple and engaging with these editable mind map templates! This resource includes 11 clean, flexible mind maps that students can use across any subject — perfect for building study skills, critical thinking, and organization. What’s Included: 11 unique mind map templates Editable version (type directly into the templates) Printable PDF version Simple, student-friendly layouts Ready to use for any subject Perfect For: Note-tak
3rd - 8th
For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
EDITABLE Back to School Bundle | Bilingual Student Info Form & SPED Sub Binder
Get organized for the first day of school with this Editable Back to School Essentials Bundle! This pack combines two must-have resources to help you manage parent communication and classroom preparation with ease. Why you need this bundle:Bilingual Student Info Form: Collect vital data in both English and Spanish. Includes a Fillable PDF version for digital parent communication!Emergency SPED Sub Binder: A completely editable binder designed for Life Skills and Special Education settings—ensure
Not Specific
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
ELL ESL Speaking Lesson: Environment & Climate | Grades 8–12 ELL | No Prep
This no-prep ESL speaking lesson on environment and climate change is designed for ELL students in grades 6–12. Google Slides, ready to open and teach with zero preparation needed. Covers renewable energy, government vs individual responsibility, environmental justice, and America's role in the climate crisis. Includes discussion questions, debate prompts, vocabulary activities and speaking tasks. Perfect for ESL, ELL, ESOL, ELD and newcomer classrooms at intermediate to advanced level. Works fo
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Also included in: ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle Vol 2 | High School ELL | No Prep
ELL ESL Speaking Lesson: Immigration & Identity | Grades 8–12 ELL | No Prep
🆓 Try before you buy — download our FREE 4-slide warm-up sample in our store first! This topic hits home for every English language learner in your classroom. This no-prep Google Slides lesson on immigration and identity in the USA gets multilingual learners sharing their own stories while building essential speaking, debate, and critical thinking skills in English. Perfect for adult ESL, ESOL, ELD, and ELL newcomer classrooms. Zero prep. Open and teach. ───────────────────────────── WHAT'S IN
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Also included in: ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle Vol 2 | High School ELL | No Prep
ELL ESL Speaking Lesson: Crime & Justice | Grades 8–12 ELL | No Prep
🆓 Try before you buy — download our FREE 4-slide warm-up sample in our store first! Want your adult ELL & ESL students debating real and relevant American issues in English? This no-prep Google Slides lesson tackles crime, gun control, policing, the prison system, and justice in the USA — topics every English language learner living in America needs to be able to discuss confidently. Perfect for adult ESL, ESOL, ELD, and ELL newcomer classrooms. Zero prep. Open and teach. ─────────────────────
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Also included in: ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle Vol 2 | High School ELL | No Prep
ELL ESL Speaking Lesson: School & Education | Grades 6–12 ELL | No Prep
🆓 Try before you buy — download our FREE 4-slide warm-up sample in our store first! Want your adult ELL & ESL students discussing one of the most important topics in American life — education? This no-prep Google Slides lesson gets multilingual learners talking about student loan debt, equal opportunity, college vs trade school, and technology in the classroom. Perfect for adult ESL, ESOL, ELD, and ELL newcomer classrooms. Zero prep. Open and teach. ───────────────────────────── WHAT'S INCLUD
9th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Also included in: ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle Vol 2 | High School ELL | No Prep
ELL ESL Speaking Lesson: Money & Budgeting | Grades 8–12 ELL | No Prep
🆓 Try before you buy — download our FREE 4-slide warm-up sample in our store first! Give your adult ESL & ELL students the vocabulary and speaking confidence to talk about money, budgeting, and financial life in America. This no-prep Google Slides lesson tackles cost of living, credit card debt, retirement savings, and financial literacy — topics every immigrant and English language learner navigates daily in the USA. Perfect for adult ESL, ESOL, ELD, and ELL newcomer classrooms. Zero prep. Op
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
ELA Test Prep, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Also included in: ELL ESL Speaking & Debate Bundle Vol 2 | High School ELL | No Prep
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm an English teacher with 23+ years of classroom experience, specialising in ESL and ELL instruction for high school students. I create ready-to-use Google Slides activities, speaking lessons, vocabulary resources, and exam prep tools — all classroom-tested and designed to save you time.
My resources are built for real classrooms: differentiated for mixed proficiency levels, aligned with WIDA standards, and engaging enough to actually hold a teenager's attention. Whether your students are newcomers or approaching fluency, you'll find activities here that get them speaking, thinking, and building confidence in English.
Every resource I share has been used with real students first. No filler, no fluff — just materials that work.
I also create a selection of resources for younger English learners — browse my elementary ESL section for K–5 activities.
Teaching style
My resources are built around real communication. Rather than drilling grammar in isolation, I design activities that put students in authentic speaking and listening situations — discussion prompts, structured conversation tasks, and vocabulary work tied to topics teenagers actually care about.
With 23 years of experience teaching ESL students from beginner to advanced, I've learned what actually works: clear scaffolding, low-pressure speaking tasks that build confidence gradually, and activities flexible enough to work across proficiency levels in the same classroom.
My Google Slides resources are designed to be immediately usable — open, assign, teach.
Awards & shining teacher moments
- Over 23 years of teaching experience with countless success stories in exam preparation and conversational English.
- Led language courses in the UK, giving students immersive learning experiences abroad.
- Developed classroom-tested resources now shared digitally to help educators worldwide.
- Celebrated for creating engaging, fun, and effective lessons that inspire students of all ages.
- Proud moments include helping students achieve their language goals, watching them grow in confidence, and seeing my resources make a real difference in learning outcomes.
My own education history
- Studied at Camborne College, Cornwall
- TEFL Certification – Qualified to teach English as a foreign language
- Completed online courses in Marketing to enhance digital resource creation and sharing
- Ongoing professional development in teaching English as a foreign language, exam preparation, and digital resource creation.
Additional biographical information
I'm a UK-born English teacher currently based in Spain, which gives me a unique perspective on language learning — I live it every day. Teaching in multilingual environments across Europe has shaped how I design resources: I understand the specific challenges ELL and ESL students face because I've taught them across many different cultural contexts.
My background covers exam preparation (Cambridge, IELTS), conversational English, and secondary classroom instruction. I'm particularly passionate about speaking skills — the area most ESL curricula underserve — which is why the majority of my TPT resources focus on getting students talking.
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