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Grammar & Core Language Resources

Grammar and core language skills are an important part of learning and teaching English. In this area, you can explore resources that support grammar, vocabulary, sentence building, spelling and everyday language use for ESOL learners at different levels.

These resources can help learners build confidence in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English in real-life situations, both in and outside the classroom.

How to use these resources

You can use the links to resources on this page in various ways, depending on the needs of learners and teachers. Some are designed for classroom activities, while others support independent study or online learning.

These resources can help with:

  • explore beginner or advanced grammar topics
  • build vocabulary linked to everyday life and work
  • practise spelling, punctuation and sentence writing
  • use interactive tools for extra learning outside the classroom
  • find teaching materials and lesson ideas for ESOL delivery
  • support learner progress through structured activities and assessments

Everyday Grammar and Sentence Building

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Resources to help learners build confidence with everyday grammar, sentence structure and practical English language skills.

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Skills Workshop

Adult ESOL, maths and English resources. From beginner and Entry Level to Level 2…

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Road to Grammar

Grammar lessons and worksheets. Useful conversation handouts with vocabulary.…

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All Things Topics

Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESOL teachers and learners…

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BBC Learning English – Real Easy English

Real conversations in easy English to help you learn English. BBC Learning English presenters talk about a new topic each …

Vocabulary and Word-Building Resources

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Resources to support vocabulary development, topic-based learning and understanding everyday English words and phrases.

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Learning Chocolate

Learning with chocolate is a user friendly site – really useful for both teachers and students (self study) – you choose either …

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All Things Topics

Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESOL teachers and learners…

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BBC Learning English – Real Easy English

Real conversations in easy English to help you learn English. BBC Learning English presenters talk about a new topic each …

Spelling, Punctuation and Writing Support

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Resources to help learners improve writing accuracy, sentence construction and written communication skills.

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Skills Workshop

Adult ESOL, maths and English resources. From beginner and Entry Level to Level 2…

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Road to Grammar

Grammar lessons and worksheets. Useful conversation handouts with vocabulary.…

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Writefix.com

Improve writing skills with clear examples and strategies, ideal for IELTS students, teachers, and academic English learners. Argument essays, graphs, …

Interactive Grammar and Language Tools

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Interactive resources and online learning tools that support grammar practice, vocabulary building and independent learning.

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Games to Learn English

Games to play online. Aimed at children but some are relevant to adults.…

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ESL Video

ESL Video offers free online English listening and grammar activities, free teaching material, the ESL Video quiz maker tool to …

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FlashAcademy

This is a paid learning platform, but you can try it for free and it provides some good free resources, …

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Learning Chocolate

Learning with chocolate is a user friendly site – really useful for both teachers and students (self study) – you choose either …

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Games4esl

Useful free resources for teaching lower levels with ppt games, board games, worksheets, flashcards, a Youtube channel. Adaptable for adults, …

Teaching Grammar in ESOL

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Resources and teaching materials to support ESOL tutors, classroom delivery and lesson planning.

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Skills Workshop

Adult ESOL, maths and English resources. From beginner and Entry Level to Level 2…

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Teach English the Yorkshire Way – Video-based Resources

Resources created by MESH to showcase initiatives in Yorkshire & Humber that support migrants. These resources focus on food support services, …

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International House Teacher Portal

The Teacher Portal is a free platform for English language teachers worldwide. Provides classroom-ready lesson plans, webinars, one-to-…

Assessment and Language Progression

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Resources that support learner progression, structured development and language learning pathways.

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FlashAcademy

This is a paid learning platform, but you can try it for free and it provides some good free resources, …

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Teach English the Yorkshire Way: Progression Pathways

ESOL teachers focusing on learner progression into work and further study can use this participatory resource in the classroom. It …

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Writefix.com

Improve writing skills with clear examples and strategies, ideal for IELTS students, teachers, and academic English learners. Argument essays, graphs, …

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