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end-of-unit experiment (with a lot of information in brackets)
I’ve experimented with it a couple of times already, but not always has it been very successful – due to the lack of time, apparently. As this experiment is somehow in line with the ideas and attitudes proposed by “from … Continue reading
Posted in lesson plans, materials writing, Professional development, teaching higher levels, teaching lower levels
Tagged EFL, ELT, English, English as a foreign or second language, English as a second or foreign language, English language, ESL, grammar revision, language coaching, lesson plan, lesson plans, motivating students, professional development, revision, unit test
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Using images in class
Posted in authentic materials, grammar, grammar games, intermediate, lesson plans, lesson starters, teaching higher levels, teaching lower levels, vocabulary
Tagged EFL, ELT, English as a foreign or second language, English language, ESL, fluency activity, grammar, grammar revision, illustration, Image, lesson plan, past simple, Tablet computer, teaching English, using images, using pictures, visual, vocabulary, Worksheet
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a speaking activity on degree modifiers (comparatives and superlatives)
here is a new speaking activity to practise degree modifiers used for comparing things (much more reliable, by far the best, slightly less engaging, etc). Adjectives and degrees of comparison is actually one of my most favourite topics)) It is … Continue reading
Posted in grammar, grammar games, intermediate, lesson plans, teaching higher levels
Tagged adjectives, Comparative, comparisons, EFL, ELT, English as a foreign or second language, ESL, fluency activity, Games, grammar, grammar game, grammar revision, Grammatical modifier, lesson plan, lesson plans, Superlative
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a photo for a “highly flexible activity”
here is an example of the activity I described a couple of days ago. as you can see I have quite a collection of post-its;))
a highly flexible activity
Here is one more easily adaptable game you can use with any level depending on its contents. I used it for the first time with an elementary group where we worked with international express elementary. I wanted my students to … Continue reading
Posted in Business English, grammar, grammar games, intermediate, lesson plans, teaching higher levels, teaching lower levels
Tagged advanced, authentic materials, boardgame, business English, collocations, EFL, ELT, English as a foreign or second language, English language, ESL, fluency activity, Games, grammar, grammar game, grammar revision, lesson plan, lower levels, vocabulary, Worksheet
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a fun needs analysis questionnaire
Here is a worksheet I often use when I start a new course, both with groups and individuals. It is one of many versions of needs analysis, but it also lets you test yor students’ grammar to some extent. This … Continue reading
a new (pro-Dogme) board game on grammar tenses ))
This board game uses various tenses, so it helps to revise the usage of the whole tense system at the end of a course or series of lessons. It can be used with adults, young adults and even teenagers during … Continue reading
Posted in Business English, grammar, grammar games, intermediate, lesson plans, teaching higher levels, teaching lower levels, Uncategorized
Tagged boardgame, Dogme, ELT, English as a foreign or second language, ESL, fluency activity, Games, grammar game, grammar revision, lesson plan, lesson plans, speaking, teaching English, TEFL, tenses, vocabulary
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an intermediate worksheet on Mr and Mrs Average
Here is a new worksheet featuring an average UK person, based on a BBC article, and also using some resources in your students’ native language. Includes a lot of speaking and reading, as well as watching a video. The lesson … Continue reading
Posted in authentic materials, grammar, intermediate, lesson plans, useful links
Tagged authentic materials, average person, bbc article, data, discussion, EFL, ELT, English language, ESL, figures, fluency activity, grammar, grammar revision, intermediate, lesson plan, pronouns, statistics, teaching English, travelling, vocabulary
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Gerunds&Infinitives game
One of the grammar topics that tends to cause confusion in a classroom is usage of infinitives and gerunds (often there are problems with memorising the right verbs). When one of my intermediate groups was having difficulties remembering the right … Continue reading