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
9 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Mi Diversión
Encourage fluency and confidence using Spanish with thematic conversation activities.
1) Entretenimiento
2) Televisión
3) Aficiones
4) Humor
5) Fiestas
6) Viajes
7) Moda
8) Compras
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 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)
9 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Mi Mundo
Encourage fluency and confidence using Spanish with thematic conversation activities.
1) Animales
2) El Campo
3) Naturaleza
4) Naciones
5) Tiempo
6) Medio ambiente
7) Ciudades
8) Edificios
9) Viajes
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)
9 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Mon école et les matière
Encourage fluency and confidence using Spanish with thematic conversation activities.
1) L’éducation
2) Les langues
3) La religion
4) L’histoire
5) La géographie
6) La science
7) L’art
8) Les nombres
9) La musique
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)
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 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 3
Formato: La tarea consiste en relacionar los tres textos de entrada con preguntas o enunciados.
N.º de ítems: 6.
Focalización: En esta tarea se evalúa la capacidad del candidato para localizar información específica en textos descriptivos, narrativos o informativos.
Tipo de textos: Anécdotas, información práctica de guías de viajes, experiencias, noticias, diarios, biografías, ofertas de trabajo…, del ámbito 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 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.
11 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Mi Vida
Encourage fluency and confidence using Spanish with thematic conversation activities.
1, Rutinas
2. Familia
3. Vecinos
4. Personalidad
5. Amor
6. Sentimientos
7. Casas
8. Fiestas
9. Aficiones
10. Comida
11. Infancia
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)
9 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Mon monde
Encourage fluency and confidence using Spanish with thematic conversation activities.
1) Les animaux
2) La campagne
3) La nature
4) Les pays
5) La météo
6) L’environnement
7) Les villes
8) Les bâtiments
9) Les voyages
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)
11 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Ma Vie
Encourage fluency and confidence using French with thematic conversation activities.
1, Les habitudes
2. La famille
3. Les quartiers
4. La personnalité
5. L’ amour
6. Les émotions
7. Le logement
8. Les fêtes
9. Les loisirs
10. La nourriture
11. L’enfance
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)
6 x No prep pairwork speaking activities
Topic: Meine Arbeit
Encourage fluency and confidence using German with thematic conversation activities.
1) Unternehmen
2) Werbung
3) Arbeit
4) Medien
5) Technologie
6) Geld
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
12 x activities related to classroom vocabulary and prepositions of place.
Level: Elementary
Vocabulary 1: Flashcards
Vocabulary 2: Matching
Vocabulary 3: Whiteboard Race!
Vocabulary 4: Crossword
Vocabulary 5: Classroom Objects Gap Fill
Vocabulary 6: Prepositions Gap Fill
Reading: Read & Draw
Listening: Listen & Draw
Speaking 1: Describe & Draw
Speaking 2: Conversation Questions
Writing 1: Letter
Writing 2: Short Answer Questions
Target Vocabulary: Classroom Equipment
pencil case
backpack
ruler
laptop
clock
paper
pencil
whiteboard
scissors
Target Grammar: Prepositions of place
above
under
on
on the left / right of
behind
in front of
in the middle of
between
next to