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Let’s talk about HERBS & SPICES!
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Let’s talk about HERBS & SPICES!

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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
Let’s talk about HOUSEWORK & CHORES!
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Let’s talk about HOUSEWORK & CHORES!

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Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary to images of kids doing housework & chores. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to housework & chores. Target Vocabulary: Cleaning windows - Doing laundry - Dusting - Feeding the dog Folding clothes - Gardening - Hoovering - Mopping - Polishing Sweeping - Throwing away - Tidying toys - Washing up - Watering plants Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments
Let’s talk about TOOLS & D.I.Y!
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Let’s talk about TOOLS & D.I.Y!

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Part 1: Acquire Target Vocabulary Students match vocabulary with images of tools. Part 2: Use Target Vocabulary Students discuss & debate conversation questions relating to tools, DIY and repairing things. Target Vocabulary: Axe - Bolt - Drill - Filling knife - Screwdriver - Hammer Hard hat - Nail - Nut - Paintbrush - Tape measure - Pliers Saw - Screw - Spanner - Spirit Level Pincers - Tool box - Wall plug - Wrench Target Skills: Express opinions Extend answers Maintain a conversation Elicit more information Agree or disagree Justify arguments
Debates - Spanish Speaking Activity
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Debates - Spanish Speaking Activity

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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 (En primer lugar, Sin embargo, Además etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Deportes extremos - Spanish Speaking Activity
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Deportes extremos - Spanish Speaking Activity

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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 (En primer lugar, Sin embargo, Además etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Restaurantes - Spanish Speaking Activity
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Restaurantes - Spanish Speaking Activity

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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 (En primer lugar, Sin embargo, Además etc…) Facilitates active vocabulary acquisition Part 2: Discussion questions Debates Agree / disagree Advantages / disadvantages Encourages fluency and confidence using Spanish FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Animales - Debates in Spanish
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Animales - Debates in Spanish

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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.
Science Vocabulary Flashcards
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Science Vocabulary Flashcards

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

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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
Religion - German Speaking Activity
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Religion - German Speaking Activity

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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
Les sports extrêmes - French Conversation Activity
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Les sports extrêmes - French Conversation Activity

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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 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)
L’amitié - French Conversation Activity
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L’amitié - French Conversation Activity

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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 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)
La guerre - French Conversation Activity
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La guerre - French Conversation Activity

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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 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)
Phrasal Verbs in Songs: LOOK
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Phrasal Verbs in Songs: LOOK

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Teach phrasal verbs with music! Target language: phrasal verbs with LOOK: LOOK AFTER LOOK UP LOOK UP TO LOOK DOWN ON LOOK FOR LOOK FORWARD TO LOOK OUT LOOK INTO 5 x multi-skill activities targeting reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills: 1. Students listen to 8 song exacts and complete the missing phrasal verbs in the lyrics. 2. Students match the phrasal verbs to definitions. 3. Students use the definitions to complete a gap fill. 4. The flashcard memory tower game to boost memory. 5. Conversation questions using the target phrasal verbs Complete teacher’s instructions and a link to the media files (both as audio and as video) are provided.
Phrasal Verbs in Songs: TAKE
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Phrasal Verbs in Songs: TAKE

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The best phrasal verbs lesson in the universe. Target language: phrasal verbs with take: take over take up take after take off take in take back take care of 5 x multi-skill activities targeting reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills: 1. Students listen to 8 song exacts and complete the missing phrasal verbs in the lyrics. 2. Students match the phrasal verbs to definitions. 3. Students use the definitions to complete a gap fill. 4. The flashcard memory tower game to boost memory. 5. Conversation questions using the target phrasal verbs Complete teacher’s instructions and a link to the media files (both as audio and as video) are provided.
Phrasal Verbs in Songs: GET
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Phrasal Verbs in Songs: GET

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The best phrasal verbs lesson in the universe. Target language: phrasal verbs with GET: GET OVER GET AWAY WITH GET ALONG WITH GET RID OF GET ACROSS GET BY GET DOWN TO GET AWAY 5 x multi-skill activities targeting reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary and speaking skills: 1. Students listen to 8 song exacts and complete the missing phrasal verbs in the lyrics. 2. Students match the phrasal verbs to definitions. 3. Students use the definitions to complete a gap fill. 4. The flashcard memory tower game to boost memory. 5. Conversation questions using the target phrasal verbs Complete teacher’s instructions and a link to the media files (both as audio and as video) are provided.