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
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
An engaging, fun & interactive pairwork speaking activity.
Full teacher’s instructions and gamification alternatives are provided.
The activity can be used for a 1-1 speaking class or as a pairwork activity in a larger class.
The material is ideal for adults & teenagers, but can also be used for children 11+.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Part 1: Photo description & comparison
Students describe photos and compare differences.
Encourages use of linking terms, connectors and cohesive devices
(Erstens, Andererseits, Darüber hinaus etc…)
Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition
Part 2: Discussion questions
Debates
Agree / disagree
Advantages / disadvantages
Encourages fluency and confidence using German
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary
Students match extreme sports vocabulary with images.
Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary
Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to extreme sports.
Target Vocabulary:
Climbing
Paintballing
Paragliding
Kitesurfing
Flyboarding
Windsurfing
Go-karting
Jet skiing
Bungee jumping
Indoor skydiving
Quad biking
Laser tag
Jumping stilts
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify 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
A great Father’s Day activity!
Students first match vocabulary to images showing some different aspects of fatherhood.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to fathers.
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify their arguments
Students first discuss images showing different aspects of university life.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to university life.
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify their arguments
An alternative activity replacing “university” with “college” is also available: HERE
Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary
Students match firefighter vocabulary with images.
Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary
Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to firefighters.
Target Vocabulary:
Fire
Helmet
Hose
Ladder
Firetruck
Axe
Burning building -
Fire extinguisher
Fire hydrant
Gas mask
Siren
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify arguments
A great Mother’s Day activity!
Students first match vocabulary to images showing some different aspects of motherhood.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to mothers & motherhood.
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify their arguments
Students are presented with images of possible future healthcare technologies.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the future of health.
First, students match vocabulary to images of types of holidays:
Skiing
City tour
Camping
Beach
Safari
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to the images and to holidays in general.
Students are challenged to:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify their arguments
A conversation activity where students describe 4 bedrooms and then discuss similarities and differences between them.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to bedrooms in general.
Students are challenged to:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify their arguments
Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary
Students match vocabulary to images of herbs & spices.
Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary
Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to herbs & spices.
Target Vocabulary:
Anise star - Bay leaves - Black pepper - Cardamom
Chili Pepper - Cinnamon - Cloves - Fennel - Mustard seeds - Nutmeg
Poppy seeds - Rosemary - Saffron - Sesame seeds - Tarragon - Vanilla
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify arguments
Students are presented with images of good and bad sleeping habits.
After identifying which habits are good and bad, the students discuss & debate some conversation questions about sleep.
The students are divided into As and Bs.
Student As have a picture of a smart farm i.e. a farm which utilizes smart technology.
Student Bs have a picture of a smart supermarket i.e. a supermarket which utilizes smart technology.
Students first identify the vocabulary in their pictures before describing them to each other to identify differences.
Students then work together to find examples of smart technology and speculate about what the purposes could be.
The activity is concluded with some debate questions about the ramifications of smart technology for farmers, store owners, employees and customers.
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify arguments
Students first discuss images showing students in different classes at school.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to school subjects and school life in general.
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 school facilities vocabulary with images.
Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary
Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to school facilities.
Target Vocabulary:
Library - School bus - Outdoor eating area - Soccer pitch
Canteen - Indoor eating area - Playground - Classroom
Basketball court - American football field - Lockers - Science lab
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify arguments
Students first discuss images of different shops and storefronts.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to shops and stores.
Target Vocabulary:
Pharmacy
Sweetshop
Fruit shop
Bakery
Beauty shop
Electronics shop
Clothing store
Cafe
Seafood restaurant
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 life for refugees and asylum seekers.
Students then discuss & debate conversation questions relating to refugees and asylum seekers.
Target Skills:
Express opinions
Extend answers
Maintain a conversation
Elicit more information
Agree or disagree
Justify arguments