Rike Neville
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Oklahoma, United States
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Your source for materials designed to target and remediate specific language/skill gaps! Teachers have also successfully implemented these adult ESL resources in native English-speaking mainstream classes.
ESL is in my blood. My mother arrived in the United States at age 18 with almost no English skills and had me at 20, so I grew up in an ESL home. She learned English from TV and then taught it to me. No one could have ever guessed I'd eventually earn a master's in TESL!
I taught ESL/EFL students in the private sector for almost 20 years in the United States and South Korea. Living in South Korea certainly gave me a lot of insight into what it's like to be fully immersed in a foreign language. I drew upon that while teaching and still draw upon it now with the resources I create. I taught adult international students in Intensive English Programs in the USA, and I make my resources with those students in mind.
I try to fill in the gaps between what my students and I had available and what we needed. Many of my students are still in my resources, some by name and some only by inside stories and jokes. They have also been invaluable as resources--I often received constructive feedback when trying out a new resource on them.
I began my TpT store in 2015 with grammar guides I made initially to help me explain concepts to my students. They found them on my desk and requested copies, as did students who were NOT in my classes. Then, one day, the director of the school where I was working at the time remarked that my grammar guides were more useful than the ones in the books we were using, and that's what encouraged me to start a store.
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Telling Time Vocabulary for Adult ESL Newcomers WORKSHEETS & ACTIVITIES
With a clock on every phone, why should we teach adult ESL students how to ask for and tell the time? Because real-life situations demand it! Phones get left behind, batteries die, or sometimes we simply need to ask when an event begins or ends. Additionally, navigating websites or schedules in English can be overwhelming for learners, especially when trying to find specific information quickly. Time-telling skills are essential for appointments, work schedules, public transportation, and ever
10th - 12th, Adult Education
Telling Time, Vocabulary
Also included in: Essential Vocabulary for Adult ESL Newcomers BUNDLE - Foundational Words
Numbers Vocabulary for Adult ESL Newcomers - Everyday English
Numbers are vital for adult ESL students, forming the foundation of countless everyday interactions. Whether shopping for groceries, asking for directions, or providing their phone number, knowing how to use numbers is an indispensable skill for communication. This resource is specifically designed to help beginner and foundational-level English learners master cardinal and ordinal numbers through engaging, real-world applications. It’s perfect for adults who are learning English and need to
10th - 12th, Adult Education
Numbers, Vocabulary
Also included in: Essential Vocabulary for Adult ESL Newcomers BUNDLE - Foundational Words
Money and Budgets ROLE PLAYS for Advanced Adult ESL
Money and budgets as a topic show up in almost every adult ESL textbook (outside of the fundamental levels) because students know this topic matters and want to talk about it. The problem is that wanting to discuss something and actually being able to do it smoothly in English are two different things. This Money and Budgets role play pack gives adult ESL students the structure and the practice to have those conversations with confidence, not just the vocabulary to attempt them. THEME: MONEY &
10th - 12th, Adult Education
Financial Literacy, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
Money and Budgets DISCUSSION QUESTIONS for Advanced Adult ESL
Money is one of those topics your adult ESL students are already thinking about, worrying about, and talking about at home. These 144 money and budget-themed conversation starters give them the English to do it in class too. Whether it's inflation hitting their grocery bill or trying to figure out how credit scores work in a new country, these adult ESL conversation cards meet students where they are with real topics for real conversations. WHAT'S INSIDE:✅ 144 money and budget-themed adult-appr
11th - 12th, Adult Education
Financial Literacy, Speaking & Listening
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About the store
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Your source for materials designed to target and remediate specific language/skill gaps! Teachers have also successfully implemented these adult ESL resources in native English-speaking mainstream classes.
ESL is in my blood. My mother arrived in the United States at age 18 with almost no English skills and had me at 20, so I grew up in an ESL home. She learned English from TV and then taught it to me. No one could have ever guessed I'd eventually earn a master's in TESL!
I taught ESL/EFL students in the private sector for almost 20 years in the United States and South Korea. Living in South Korea certainly gave me a lot of insight into what it's like to be fully immersed in a foreign language. I drew upon that while teaching and still draw upon it now with the resources I create. I taught adult international students in Intensive English Programs in the USA, and I make my resources with those students in mind.
I try to fill in the gaps between what my students and I had available and what we needed. Many of my students are still in my resources, some by name and some only by inside stories and jokes. They have also been invaluable as resources--I often received constructive feedback when trying out a new resource on them.
I began my TpT store in 2015 with grammar guides I made initially to help me explain concepts to my students. They found them on my desk and requested copies, as did students who were NOT in my classes. Then, one day, the director of the school where I was working at the time remarked that my grammar guides were more useful than the ones in the books we were using, and that's what encouraged me to start a store.
Teaching style
What I create reflects what my students have needed. You know how it is...no matter the "level" of a class, you have students of varying proficiency levels, and they all have language gaps. Many of my resources are very specific, like one grammar concept, two sounds that are often confused, or a single topic for vocabulary. That's to address those gaps.
I never liked teaching only the required content as that too often increased their language gaps. Are they really ready to be in an advanced-level grammar class when they don't understand active vs. passive voice? Is academic vocabulary truly the right thing to be teaching them when they cannot communicate with their host families? Is focusing on test-taking skills really going to help them more than learning how to communicate in day-to-day life outside the classroom?
So, I guess I'd say that my teaching style was to meet my students where they were and then prepare them to move forward without me. This philosophy is still reflected in what I create now. My resources are designed to be practical and effective, helping students in academic settings and in their daily lives. They are informed by years of teaching experience and direct feedback from students, ensuring they address real needs and challenges.
My own education history
⚜️ Oklahoma State Certification: English 5-12, ESL PK-12 (2015-2020)
⚜️ M.Ed. in Bilingual/TESL Education (2013)
⚜️ 100-hour TEFL Certification (2007)
⚜️ BA in English (1997)
Additional biographical information
When I'm not creating new resources or adding to older ones, I am into nature walks and gardening. I love to read, compost, spy on birds and squirrels, and find new ways to live with less. I enjoy my small life in my rural town at the top of Oklahoma.
Read about teaching adult ESL at my website: rikeneville.com .
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