7 x printable activities from the Parlons de series Parlons de NOËL ! Parlons de PÂQUES ! Parlons de la SAINT VALENTIN ! Parlons des ÉVÉNEMENTS SAISONNIERS et FETES Parlons des TRADITIONS DE NOEL ! Parlons de la FÊTE des MÈRES ! Parlons de la FÊTE des PÈRES !

7 x printable activities from the Parlons de series: Parlons des CHAMBRES Parlons des TÂCHES MÉNAGÈRES et des TÂCHES MÉNAGÈRES Parlons des PROBLÈMES FAMILIAUX Parlons d’HYGIÈNE PERSONNELLE Parlons d’OUTILS et de BRICOLAGE Parlons des HABITUDES de SOMMEIL Parlons de DISPUTE

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

A 20-page unit on pets. Level: Elementary to intermediate. Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

A Speaking activity bundle for elementary students. Level: CEFR: A2 ILR: 1 ACTFL: IL, IM IELTS: 3

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

5 x No prep pairwork speaking activities Topic: Meine Technologie Encourage fluency and confidence using German with thematic conversation activities. 1) Zukunft 2) Technologie 3) Erfindungen 4) Wissenschaft 5) Internet 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 French 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

7 x No prep pairwork speaking activities: Topic: Problemas Sociales Encourage fluency and confidence using Spanish with thematic conversation activities. 1. Crimen 2. Educación 3. Política 4. Salud 5. Dinero 6. Religión 7. Futuro 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 Spanish 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: En primer lugar, En segundo lugar, Finalmente Sin embargo, Por otra parte, Mientras que Además, También, Es más 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 (explicado en español)

7 x No prep pairwork speaking activities: Topic:Problèmes Sociaux Encourage fluency and confidence using French with thematic conversation activities. 1. Le crime 2. L’éducation 3. La politique 4. La santé 5. L’argent 6. La religion 7. Le futur 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 French 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: Premièrement, Deuxièment,Pour finir Cependant, D’autre part, Alors que De plus, En outre, Par ailleurs 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 (in French)

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable

9 x No prep pairwork speaking activities Topic: Mes Loisirs Encourage fluency and confidence using French with thematic conversation activities. 1) Les loisirs 2) La télévision 3) Le divertissement 4) L’humour 5) Les fêtes 6) Les voyages 7) La mode 8) Le shopping 9) Internet 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 French 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: Premièrement, Deuxièment,Pour finir Cependant, D’autre part, Alors que De plus, En outre, Par ailleurs 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 (in French)

Fun Engaging Low-prep Communicative Cooperative learning Printable