Specialists in creating engaging, interactive and fun language learning resources for English, French , Spanish, German and Portuguese classes.
Exam preparation, conversation, reading & writing, speaking & listening, grammar & vocabulary.
ESL | ELE | FLE
Specialists in creating engaging, interactive and fun language learning resources for English, French , Spanish, German and Portuguese classes.
Exam preparation, conversation, reading & writing, speaking & listening, grammar & vocabulary.
ESL | ELE | FLE
2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities.
Target Language: SUPERLATIVES
PART 1: The Interview
Students interview each other to determine who has done the most of or had the best …
PART 2: Discussion questions
Conversation questions encouraging use of superlative structures
Full instructions and gamification options provided.
2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities.
Target Language: ‘ed’ endings
PART 1: Memory Tower
Student A gives Student B the first verb on their list. Student B needs to guess if the ending is pronounced with /t/, /d/ or /id/.
If Student B is correct, they move on to the next verb on their next turn.
If Student B is incorrect, they need to start from the beginning on their next turn.
Players continue until one person can recite their whole list without error
PART 2: Discussion questions
Conversation questions encouraging use of “ed” endings
Full instructions and gamification options are provided.
Teachers vs Students role play!
Target Language: REPORTED SPEECH
PART 1: The Broken Window Game.
A role-play activity encouraging use of reporting speech
PART 2: Discussion questions
Conversation questions encouraging use of reported speech
Full instructions, gamification options and homework provided.
3 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities.
Target Language: COMPARATIVES
PART 1:
Students use pictures to make two comparisons with the adjective given, utilizing both structures) .
Student B has the answers and can correct Student A if necessary.
PART 2: Discussion questions
Conversation questions encouraging use of comparative structures
PART 3: The PEOPLE, THINGS, PLACES and ACTIVITIES comparisons Game
A game where students win points by making correct comparisons between people, things, places and activities.
Full instructions and gamification options provided.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 1
Formato: La tarea consiste en escuchar seis textos y responder a una pregunta de selección múltiple sobre cada uno de ellos seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para captar la idea principal en textos breves de tipo promocional o informativo.
Tipo de textos: Monólogos cortos: anuncios publicitarios, mensajes personales, avisos…, de los ámbitos personal y público.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 2
Formato: La tarea consiste en leer un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para extraer las ideas esenciales e identificar información específica en textos informativos simples.
Tipo de texto: Texto informativo de los ámbitos público y académico.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 2
Formato: La tarea consiste en leer un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para extraer las ideas esenciales e identificar información específica en textos informativos simples.
Tipo de texto: Texto informativo de los ámbitos público y académico.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 4
Formato: La tarea consiste en completar párrafos con enunciados breves.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para reconstruir un texto a partir de sus elementos de cohesión.
Tipo de textos: Catálogos, instrucciones, recetas sencillas, consejos y textos narrativos…, de los ámbitos público y personal.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 2
Formato: La tarea consiste en leer un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para extraer las ideas esenciales e identificar información específica en textos informativos simples.
Tipo de texto: Texto informativo de los ámbitos público y académico.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 5
Formato de la tarea: La tarea consiste en escuchar un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple, seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para reconocer información específica en conversaciones informales.
Tipo de textos: Conversación entre dos personas.
Extensión de los textos: Entre 250 y 300 palabras.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 5
Formato de la tarea: La tarea consiste en escuchar un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple, seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para reconocer información específica en conversaciones informales.
Tipo de textos: Conversación entre dos personas.
Extensión de los textos: Entre 250 y 300 palabras.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 4
Formato: La tarea consiste en completar párrafos con enunciados breves.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para reconstruir un texto a partir de sus elementos de cohesión.
Tipo de textos: Catálogos, instrucciones, recetas sencillas, consejos y textos narrativos…, de los ámbitos público y personal.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 5
Formato de la tarea: La tarea consiste en escuchar un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple, seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para reconocer información específica en conversaciones informales.
Tipo de textos: Conversación entre dos personas.
Extensión de los textos: Entre 250 y 300 palabras.
Level: Intermediate (CEFR: B1)
A link to the audio, the full transcript and answers are provided.
Internet connection is required to use this activity.
La Guia de DELE B1 AUDITIVA: TAREA 5
Formato de la tarea: La tarea consiste en escuchar un texto y responder a las preguntas de selección múltiple, seleccionando una de las tres opciones de respuesta.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para reconocer información específica en conversaciones informales.
Tipo de textos: Conversación entre dos personas.
Extensión de los textos: Entre 250 y 300 palabras.
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
Vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class
Instructions for PART 1:
1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo).
2) Change pairs to AB.
3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively.
4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively.
5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos.
Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each.
Encourage use of CONNECTORS:
Erstens, Zweitens, Zusammengefasst
Aber, Andererseits, Während
Darüber hinaus, Des weiteren, Außerdem
Instructions for PART 2
1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to:
Extend their answers
Elicit more information
Agree / disagree with their partners
Justify their arguments
2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them.
Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory.
GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS
No prep pair-work speaking activity.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
Vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
Can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or pair-work activity in a large class
Instructions for PART 1:
1) Working with a partner with the same photo (student As with As, Bs with Bs), students attempt to identify the vocabulary in their photo. (alternatively, for low-level students, the teacher can provide students with a vocabulary list and the students label the photo).
2) Change pairs to AB.
3) Student A describes photo while student B listens attentively.
4) Student B describes photo while student A listens attentively.
5) Still without looking at each other’s photos, students attempt to identify 3 differences between their photos.
Students may now look at each other’s photos and describe 2-3 differences each.
Encourage use of CONNECTORS:
Erstens, Zweitens, Zusammengefasst
Aber, Andererseits, Während
Darüber hinaus, Des weiteren, Außerdem
Instructions for PART 2
1) Students ask each other the discussion questions. Encourage students to:
Extend their answers
Elicit more information
Agree / disagree with their partners
Justify their arguments
2) Students try and report to their new partner everything they can remember which their old partner has just told them.
Encourage students to use the questions to guide their memory.
GAMIFICATION ALTERNATIVES PROVIDED WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS