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.

Scripts, answers & audio link provided (an Internet connection is required for this activity) Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1)

A reading comprehension about why people love cats. Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2)

Scripts, answers & audio link provided (an Internet connection is required for this activity) Level: Intermediate (B1)

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

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 Portuguese 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: Primeiro, Em segundo lugar, Finalmente Entretanto, Por outro lado, Enquanto isso Além disso, Adicionalmente, Também 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 Portuguese 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: Primeiro, Em segundo lugar, Finalmente Entretanto, Por outro lado, Enquanto isso Além disso, Adicionalmente, Também 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 Portuguese 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: Primeiro, Em segundo lugar, Finalmente Entretanto, Por outro lado, Enquanto isso Além disso, Adicionalmente, Também 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 Portuguese 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: Primeiro, Em segundo lugar, Finalmente Entretanto, Por outro lado, Enquanto isso Além disso, Adicionalmente, Também 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