Embarking on the journey of learning a new language brings with it the task of mastering not just vocabulary or grammar, but also the nuances of personal and cultural information that define our identities. The Longman Photo Dictionary ESOL Skills for Life Entry 1 series keenly addresses this component through its carefully designed forms, offering learners a practical and visual approach to assimilating personal data in English. Worksheets vary from simple introductions and personal declarations — names, ages, marital statuses, and countries of origin — to more detailed applications, like a city library card application, showcasing Alma Romero's information, and a student application form that prompts learners to provide comprehensive personal data. The essence of these worksheets is to encourage interaction, as seen where learners must share and inquire about personal information with partners, mirroring real-life exchanges. This dynamic method does more than teach English; it facilitates a deeper understanding of cultural context, the procedure of form-filling in English-speaking environments, and, significantly, helps build confidence in using English in everyday situations. The blend of visual aids and practical exercises in the Longman Photo Dictionary forms is a testament to Pearson Education’s recognition of the diverse needs of English learners — ensuring they are equipped not just linguistically but also culturally.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Longman Photo Dictionary Form |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | longman photo dictionary esol skills for life entry 1 pdf, longman photo dictionary pdf, longman photo dictionary esol skills for life entry 1, longman picture dictionary worksheets |
Longman Photo Dictionary ESOL Skills for Life Entry 1 (Literacy)
Personal data
WORKSHEET 1
Read the texts with a partner.
My name’s Barry Jones. |
My name’s Alma Romero. |
I’m 32. |
I’m 26. |
I’m single. |
I’m married. |
I’m from England. |
I’m from Peru. |
Look at the table. Fill in the forms.
My name’s Adem Has.
I’m 39.
I’m divorced.
I’m from Turkey.
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Barry Jones |
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England |
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Alma Romero |
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Marital status
Country
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Adem Has |
Age
Marital status
Country
Write about you.
Name
Age
Marital status
Country
Turn the paper over and practise again. Don’t copy.
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Longman Photo Dictionary ESOL Skills for Life Entry 1
Personal data
WORKSHEET 2
Look at Alma’s form.
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ALMA |
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PERU |
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532 LONDON ROAD |
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8What’s her telephone number? ………………………………..…………………………………….
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Longman Photo Dictionary ESOL Skills for Life Entry 1
Personal data
WORKSHEET 3
Filling in a form
Match the information about Adem.
1Surname
2First name
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aTurkey
b07963 342100
3Age
cHas
4Marital status
dN27 4YP
5Country of birth
eAdem
6Address
f39
7Postcode
gdivorced
8Telephone number
h23 Daisywell Street, London
Now fill in the form about you.
The Community College
Student application form
First name |
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Surname |
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Marital status (tick) Single |
Married |
Divorced |
Date of birth ................................................................................................................................................
Age ................................................................................................................................................
Country of birth ................................................................................................................................................
Address ................................................................................................................................................
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Postcode ................................................................................................................................................
Telephone number ................................................................................................................................................
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Longman Photo Dictionary ESOL Skills for Life Entry 1
Personal data
WORKSHEET 4
Match the question and the answer about Barry.
1What’s your first name?
2What’s your surname?
3Are you married?
4How old are you?
5When’s your birthday?
6What’s your address?
7What’s your postcode?
8Where are you from?
9What’s your phone number?
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aNo, I’m single.
bDecember 12th 1978
c21 Narrow Lane, Manchester
d0161 245 6789
eBarry
fMA9 2QD
gI’m from England.
hJones
iI’m 32.
Cover the questions. Look at the answers. Can you remember the questions?
Now ask your partner. Fill in the form for your partner.
The Community College
Student application form
First name |
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Surname |
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Marital status (tick) Single |
Married |
Divorced |
Date of birth ................................................................................................................................................
Age ................................................................................................................................................
Country of birth ................................................................................................................................................
Address ................................................................................................................................................
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Postcode ................................................................................................................................................
Telephone number ................................................................................................................................................
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