Vocabulary instruction lays the foundation for fluent communication, equipping adult ESL students with the linguistic tools they need for integration into diverse social and professional settings. Scroll to scan through some of the various topics I’ve covered so far, or click to go directly to a specific vocabulary category in my TpT store: adult life vocabulary | idioms | academic vocabulary | Tier 2 Vocabulary | General ESL Vocabulary.
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Body Vocabulary Bundle
No childish content here—this bundle is tailored for mature learners and designed for engaging and effective learning. Why choose this bundle for your adult ESL class? Body vocabulary is crucial for daily communication in many English-speaking settings. This comprehensive bundle covers 72 body vocabulary words, catering to diverse learning styles and needs.
Resources Included:
Photo Presentation
Worksheets
Bingo Sets 1, 2, and 3
“I have…Who has…?” Game
Review Game
Game & Puzzles
Card Sets
Clothing Vocabulary Bundle
Grab the ultimate clothing vocabulary bundle for adult ESL learners! This comprehensive set is designed to expand clothing vocabulary. Including digital activities featuring audio and self-checking components, this bundle is perfect for beginners to low-intermediate learners. Colorful visuals help identify clothing items and practice usage in different contexts.
Included in this bundle:
Photo Presentation
Bingo Cards
Task Cards
“I have…Who has…?” Game
Worksheets
Cooking Verb Vocabulary Bundle
Upgrade your teaching with the cooking verb vocabulary bundle! Say goodbye to dull materials—this set is the secret ingredient for success. From grating to mincing, these cooking verbs empower them in the kitchen and enhance grammar skills by teaching commands and instructions.
Included:
Photo Presentation
Bingo
Card Sets
Game (I have…Who has…?)
Fruit Vocabulary Bundle
Get your adult ESL students excited about fruit vocabulary with this Fruit Vocabulary Bundle! Packed with fun and practical activities, they’ll master fruit terms in no time. Colorful visuals add fun, maybe even making them drool a bit as they practice. Plus, the included digital activities cater to digital classrooms—perfect for differentiation! No puns, but plenty of juicy learning with 30 fruit terms. Make your ESL classes a-peeling and grape-tifying—grab this bundle now!
Included:
Photo Presentation
Card Sets
Bingo
“I Have…Who Has…?” Game
Worksheets
Vegetable Vocabulary Bundle
Revitalize your vegetable vocabulary lessons with this bundle! Featuring diverse and engaging activities, your students will sprout vegetable knowledge in no time. The colorful photos might even make their stomachs rumble! No corny jokes or puns, just 35 vegetable terms to cultivate your students’ learning.
Included:
Photo Presentation
Card Sets
Bingo
“I Have…Who Has…?” Game
Worksheets
Snacks & Treats Vocabulary Bundle
This bundle is comprehensive & engaging with activities for diverse learning styles and is suitable for classrooms, learning centers, homeschooling, and more. With the included digital activities, you can add self-paced & interactive. Each resource covers the same 30 snack and treat terms.
INCLUDED:
Photo Presentation
Bingo
Cards and Task Cards
“I Have Who Has” Game
Worksheets
Home Vocabulary MEGA Bundle
This is the ultimate home vocabulary mega bundle for adult ESL teachers! Designed for convenience, this comprehensive set includes engaging activities covering bathroom, bedroom, dining room, home office, kitchen, laundry room, and living room items. Make teaching home vocabulary a breeze with this all-in-one bundle!
Included for each room:
Bingo game
Flashcards
Photo presentation
Worksheets
“I Have…Who Has…?” game
Animal Vocabulary Bundle
Explore animal vocabulary with resources tailored for adult ESL learners. Ditch the kiddie materials! These resources cater to adult and secondary ESL students. With vivid photos and mature activities, your class will engage without feeling childish. Enjoy the convenience and time saved.
Included Resources:
Photo Presentation (with idioms & facts)
Bingo
Worksheets
Game “I have…Who has…?”
Spring Vocabulary Bundle
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means! It’s time to teach your adult ESL students some fresh new spring vocabulary, and it’ll be easy with this spring vocabulary bundle. Whether your students are learning about rain showers or planting gardens, this spring vocabulary bundle has everything you need to make this season come to life in your classroom.
INCLUDED:
Photo presentation
Bingo
Worksheets
Summer Vocabulary Bundle
Are you ready to give your students the best summer ever? This summer vocabulary bundle has everything you need to make learning summer vocabulary a splash! Whether your students are learning about how to avoid hearing the ice cream truck or grow tomatoes, this summer vocabulary bundle has everything you need to make this season come to life in your classroom.
INCLUDED:
Photo presentation
Bingo
Worksheets
Fall Vocabulary Bundle
It’s that time of year when leaves change colors, and the air gets crisp. It’s fall, and that makes it the perfect time to introduce your adult ESL students to some fall vocabulary to talk about fall activities. Whether your students are celebrating the changing colors of the leaves or looking for the rake, this bundle has everything you need to make your classroom feel like a fall (vocabulary) wonderland.
INCLUDED:
Photo presentation
Bingo
Worksheets
Winter Vocabulary Bundle
Looking for a way to add some sparkle to your winter vocabulary lessons? Look no further than this frosty winter vocabulary bundle! Enjoy the winter season with your students SANS holidays! From snowflakes to hot cocoa, these resources will have your students feeling like they’re walking in a winter wonderland (but without the frostbite). With its engaging activities, this bundle is perfect for any classroom, whether palm trees or snowdrifts surround you.
INCLUDED:
Photo presentation
Bingo
Worksheets
Weather Vocabulary Bundle
Are you feeling under the weather when it comes to teaching weather-related vocabulary? Well, you’ve found the perfect solution to help you weather the storm! This bundle of resources is guaranteed to make learning fun, rain or shine! You’ll get all the tools you need to make your students feel like they’re on cloud nine.
INCLUDED:
Photo presentation
Card sets
Bingo
Game (I have…Who has…?)
Review game
Tool Vocabulary
Satisfy their need for practical vocabulary with this comprehensive bundle! This collection brings together five useful resources, each offering a unique and engaging way to expand students’ language skills while exploring common tools related to home repair and maintenance.
Included:
Photo Presentation
Card Sets
Bingo
“I Have…Who Has…?” Game
Worksheets
Idioms
Idiom activity packs are PERFECT for bringing excitement and depth to your adult ESL lessons. With this bundle, you’ll get 15 themed idiom activity packs (also available individually) that are perfectly tailored for adult learners. Each pack is themed to make learning idioms a blast, covering topics like business, choices, family, friendship, goals, Halloween, health, learning, money, politics, problems, shopping, summer, vacation, and weather.
Idioms are the icing on the cake of language learning, and with this bundle, your students will be connecting the dots in English. As they explore these engaging and relevant themes, they’ll quickly realize that idioms are a piece of cake when they know the ropes!
Newcomer Vocabulary: Colors
Learning colors might seem simple, but it’s a foundational step, even for adult learners. Using color terms isn’t just about memorization—it’s about practical use. From describing clothes while shopping to identifying a car in an incident or even discussing medical issues, color vocabulary is surprisingly practical and relevant outside the classroom. It’s a starting point for foundational language skills and everyday communication, even if it seems basic at first glance.
Newcomer Vocabulary: Days of the Week
Days of the week might seem easy to learn, but using them meaningfully can be a challenge. Memorizing them doesn’t always translate to practical use. Even if we could rattle them off in multiple languages, applying them in real situations would be a struggle. Teaching it as a standard feels empty—students memorize, but the learning isn’t meaningful. That’s why I created something more.
Newcomer Vocabulary: Months of the Year
Months of the year might seem simple, but they’re like the ubiquitous minivans—everywhere but unnoticed until needed. They’re crucial for appointments, discussing past or future events, and sharing cultural details like holidays or festivals. Despite their seeming simplicity, they play a vital role in everyday conversations. No prep needed—just print and go!
Newcomer Vocabulary: Numbers
Number vocabulary might seem less important in ESL, but it’s foundational for newcomers. Beyond a math class, numbers play a crucial role in daily life. Whether shopping, sharing addresses, or setting up dates, numbers are essential. This resource helps students practice using numbers in various contexts—phone numbers, addresses, dates, and ordinal numbers—developing crucial language skills for everyday situations.
Newcomer Vocabulary: Telling Time
Knowing how to ask for the time might seem unnecessary with phones everywhere, but it’s crucial. Phones get forgotten, and sometimes Google doesn’t have all the answers. Asking for event times or navigating English-only websites can be challenging without this skill. This resource saves you time by providing materials for teaching time-telling, giving you more freedom to spend your time as you choose!
Commonly Confused Words Bundle
This comprehensive bundle offers three sets of task cards, catering to commonly confused words. With printable PDFs for traditional classroom use and digital activities for self-checking and independent practice, this bundle ensures a differentiated learning experience. Get over 100 task cards for a variety of engaging activities!
Tier 2 Grade 12 Vocabulary Bundle
Grab this Grade 12 Tier 2 Vocabulary Resource bundle! This lifeline for adult ESL teachers combines ten packets, making lesson planning a breeze. Save time and stress while equipping students with crucial vocabulary. With 100 words covered across the resources, this bundle is the language upgrade your students need for impactful language development from day one!
Academic Vocabulary MEGA Bundle
Get your hands on this diverse bundle of printable and digital resources tailored for adult ESL learners in Intensive English Programs. Perfect for last-minute assignments or revamping outdated materials. Suitable for high school students too, ideal for teaching academic vocabulary minus the kiddish stuff. Each list covers 10 terms equally 400 terms altogether!
