Materials development for all things ELT.

From pre-school story cards to global course books, and everything in between!

I write all things for English Language Teaching

And I’ve been doing it since I co-created Hoola Hoop – a four-level primary course – nominated for the prestigious ELTONs Awards. We didn’t win but that didn’t matter.

Back in 2005 I was invited to contribute to the Portuguese Ministry of Education’s Primary English education guidelines.

That opportunity led to a Primary course for Portugal  and was quickly followed by Magic Adventure, a three-level course  for Slovenia.

My portfolio extends far beyond European primary courses.

Over the past twenty years I’ve written:  

  • Global Courses & Resources

    From students books, activity (work) books to teachers guides. Accompanied by graded readers, audio and video scripts.

  • Tests & Exam Practice Materials

    Cambridge English Qualifications (YLE test, Key, preliminary, FCE & CAE), for TOEFL practice, for Trinity YL practice and country specific exams.

  • Teacher Development Courses

    Materials, workshops, courses for both F2F and online delivery, detailed lesson plans for early career teachers, new techniques and reflective teaching practices for experienced teachers.

  • Curriculum & Syllabus Guidelines

    Frameworks and documents that outline curriculum changes.

  • Trailblazer 4 Literacy Anthology

  • Cambridge Primary Path level 5

  • Prepare Students Book B1

  • Step by Step, Teachers Guide, Helbling

  • Front cover of a graded reader

    The River Explorer - a graded reader

  • Front cover of First English Words Activity Book 1

    First English Words AB 1

  • It was a real pleasure working with Niki on two levels of the Trailblazer Literacy Anthology. Her subject matter expertise, combined with her engaging writing style, made her a great partner for this project.

    Throughout the development process, she delivered creative and pedagogically-sound content and responded well to feedback. She worked collaboratively with the in-house and freelance editors and was always responsive and professional.

    Delia Kidd, Managing Development Editor, National Geographic Learning

Writing based on real-life classrooms

As I regularly teach, I have up-to-date knowledge of current methodologies and learners.

This means that you are working with a writer who anticipates classroom realities and the tasks I produce actually work – they don’t just look good on paper.

As a publisher, you’ll have engaging level-appropriate materials which help learners succeed.

When you work with me, you’re working with a respected professional who:

  • Knows the classroom from the inside out

  • Writes for real learners and real teachers

  • Follows your brief – and makes creative suggestions

  • Meets deadlines – thanks to being in Australia – you wake up to work in your inbox.

  • Is collaborative, responsive and as invested in the project’s success as you are.

  • Brings 30+ years of ELT experience to every task.

Whether you’re developing a course, resource pack, assessment suite or something unique, I can help you create high-quality, impactful materials that reflect well on your organisation.

  • As an editor, what you are looking for in an author is flair, plenty of good ideas, responsiveness to feedback and ability to stick to deadlines. With Niki, I found that she had all of these traits.

    Andrew Hornsby-Smith - Editor

Did you know?

The global ELT market was valued at approximately USD 101.24 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 197.18 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.69%?

This remarkable growth highlights the potentially increasing global demand for high quality English language teaching resources – and it’s a space I’ve been contributing to for nearly two decades. 

Do you want your teaching materials to be part of this growth?

Let’s discuss how I can help you with your publishing plan.

Source: English Language Teaching (ELT) Market Size, Share, Growth and Industry Analysis, Business Research Insights accessed June 2025.

  • Three months have passed so quickly. At the beginning of the project, I was worried we might not be able to complete it on time. Thanks to your wonderful work we made it - yes, even with a cyclone! How amazing is that? I had a great time working with you!

    Yina Wu, Editor, FLTRP

 Download a sample lesson

Thrift Shopping for B1 teens

Student’s material and Teacher’s notes.