Increase vocabulary retention with active engagement with new words. A communicative approach to learning new vocabulary. Gamification options and full instructions provided. INSTRUCTIONS

Increase vocabulary retention with active engagement with new words. A communicative approach to learning new vocabulary. Gamification options and full instructions provided. INSTRUCTIONS

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match installations scolaires vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to installations scolaires. Target Vocabulary: Aire de restauration en plein air - Aire de restauration intérieure Bibliothèque - Bus scolaire - Cantine - Casiers - Laboratoire scientifique Salle de classe - Terrain de basket-ball - Terrain de football Terrain de football américain - Terrain de jeu Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first describe and discuss images showing the Christmas traditions of a family. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to their own Christmas traditions. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match types of holiday vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to holidays. Target Vocabulary: Camping - Escapade en ville - Vacances à la plage Safari Sauvage - Vacances de Ski Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match transport vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to transport. Target Vocabulary: Avion - Bus - Décapotable - Métro Scooter - Taxi - Train - Vélo - Voiture Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match common phobias with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to fears and phobias. Target Vocabulary: Aiguilles - Araignées - Chiens Engagement - Espaces confinés - Germes Intimité - Mort - Parler en public - Vertige Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary with images of toys. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to toys. Target Vocabulary: Boulier - Appareil photo - Ballon - Billes - Camion - Dinosaures Globe - Hélicoptère - Je de construction - Legos - Livres Ours en peluche - Poupée - Robot - Sac à dos - Soldats - Tambourin Tank - Train - Tricycle - Voiture - Xylophone - Yo yo Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments It is recommended to use this activity in conjunction with Parlons de CHAMBRES !

Students first discuss images of people working in different positions within the fashion industry. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the fashion industry Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary with images associated with old age. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the elderly & old age. Target Vocabulary: Appareil auditif - Chaise à bascule - Contrôleur de pression artérielle - Dentier Fausses dents - Fauteuil roulant - Laine et aiguille Loupe - Lunettes - Médicaments - Mots croisés - Pantoufles - Télévision Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

An interactive and engaging pairwork speaking activity. Level: Intermediate to Advanced. (lower-level students can attempt this activity if they are familiar with some of the target speaking skills detailed below) Students are presented with a debate scenario. Part 1: Students evaluate 5 possible options. Part 2: Students negotiate towards a decision. Part 3: Students join different or larger groups and attempt to justify their decision. INSTRUCTIONS Target speaking skills: Sustaining an interaction. Exchanging ideas. Expressing and justifying opinions. Convincing, arguing and persuading. Agreeing and/or disagreeing. Suggesting, speculating, evaluating. Negotiating towards a decision. Gamification options are provided with the teacher’s instructions.

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match baking ingredients vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to baking, cakes, bread and cooking in general. Target Vocabulary: Butter Cinnamon Dough Eggs Flour Milk Oil Salt Soda Sugar Vanilla Vinegar Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match camping equipment vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to camping and camping equipment. Target Vocabulary: Tent Map Torch Sleeping mat Flask Insect repellent Camping stove Walking boots Mug Cap Backpack Compass Matches Axe Binoculars Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first discuss images showing different aspects of college life. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to college life. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments An alternative activity replacing “college” with “university” is also available: HERE

Students match vocabulary to images of Christmas. Vocabulary Angel Bauble Bell Candle Candy Christmas tree Holly Present Reindeer Ribbon Santa Claus Sleigh Snowflake Snowman Star Stocking Wine Wreath In pairs, students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the vocabulary and Christmas in general. Students are challenged to: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match seasonal celebration vocabulary with images. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to seasonal celebrations. Target Vocabulary: Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas Easter New Year Valentine’s Day Birthday Mother’s Day Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Students first describe and discuss images showing people in involved in a variety of eco-volunteer projects. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to eco-volunteering in general. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Students first match vocabulary to images showing different aspects of life in education. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to education in general. Target Vocabulary Gym class Geography class Chemistry class Graduation Math class Studying Biology class Music class Sitting an exam Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify their arguments

Students are presented with images of a family in different situations. Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the images and family problems in general. This activity has mature themes and discretion is advised. Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments

Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match emotions & feelings vocabulary to images of facial expressions. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to emotions and feelings. Target Vocabulary: Surprised Worried Upset Annoyed Content Happy Furious Scared Ecstatic Unimpressed Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments