Nick's ESL Courses and Materials

Printable English language courses and supplementary materials for ESL students.

Hello! Nick here. I'd like to share some of the English courses I've made for my students. I will add to this page over time. Feel free to use these materials yourself or with your students.

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English Speaking Skills
English Speaking Skills

Difficulty Level:  CEFR A2~B1 - Elementary

English fluency drills to boost your speaking level. Use the English words and grammar you already know, but in a smooth, natural and confident way! In this section, you'll find free .pdf files to go along with the videos on YouTube.


Easy English Lessons
Easy English Lessons

Difficulty Level:  CEFR A1 - Beginner

Conversational English lessons for students who know some basic English, but don't have the confidence to speak. Each lesson includes warm-up questions, a vocabulary match-up activity, a story passage, a mini quiz, a role-play conversation and some discussion questions.


True Stories
True Stories

Difficulty Level:  CEFR A2~B1 - Elementary

Each of these lesson worksheets introduces the students to a little-known true story. They will learn some new words, complete a gap-fill activity, try a quiz and practice a conversation. Finally, there are some discussion questions on the topic.


The Johnsons Visit Japan
The Johnsons Visit Japan

Difficulty Level:  CEFR B1 - Lower Intermediate

A 10-lesson course about an American family visiting Japan. Each lesson includes warm-up questions, a vocabulary match-up activity, a story passage, a mini quiz, a role-play conversation and some discussion questions.


English for Studying Abroad
English for Studying Abroad

Difficulty Level:  CEFR B1 - Lower Intermediate

A 10-lesson course about a Japanese girl doing a homestay in the UK while studying English. Lessons include role-play scenarios, practical vocabulary, and cultural tips for living overseas.


IELTS Speaking Test
IELTS Speaking Test

Difficulty Level:  CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate

In this free PDF file, I've written a guide to improving your score in the IELTS speaking test. Please read and practise my strategies so that you can take the test with confidence!

 Nick’s Guide to the IELTS Speaking Test


Exam Words
Exam Words

Difficulty Level:  Varied

Vocabulary from Exam Reading Questions

Each of the word lists in this section is a collection of vocabulary from a long reading exercise in a real English language exam. Since each reading passage has a theme, the words in each list are releated to that theme.


Power Vocab
Power Vocab

Difficulty Level:  CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate

160 Essential Words for Modern English

The words in this list are commonly used in academic and professional contexts, and they can be helpful for students to communicate effectively and confidently in English.


English Club
English Club

Difficulty Level:  CEFR A2~B1 - Elementary

A visual novel about a group of Japanese high school students who join their school's English club. Meet a variety of characters as they go on adventures, learn life lessons, build deep friendships and discover the importance of teamwork.


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