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

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

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

3 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS PART 1: Uncountable Noun Flashcards Student A takes the first card and describes the word to Student B. Student B tries to guess the word on the card. If Student B is correct, the card is placed on the right. If Student B does not know the word, or only knows the word in their native language, the card is placed on the left. (This way, a pile of unknown words is on the left for students to record after the activity). Student B draws the next card and the game continues until all cards have been described. The word list is populated by the most frequently mistaken uncountable nouns according to the Cambridge Corpus. PART 2: Picture compare Students describe the differences in their pictures using uncountable nouns Vocabulary: fruit and vegetables PART 3: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of uncountable nouns and quantifiers Full instructions and gamification options provided.

2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: REPORTING VERBS PART 1: The Broken Window Game A role-play activity encouraging use of reporting verbs (maybe the most fun activity in ESL!) PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of reporting verbs Full instructions, gamification options and homework provided.

2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: MODAL VERBS of ABILITY PART 1: Students take it in turns to describe what they are able to do and not to do in their places. Their partner has to guess the place. PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use modal verbs of ability Full instructions and gamification options are provided.

2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: WISH STRUCTURES PART 1: Disney Heroes & Villains Students use wish structures to describe and guess Disney characters. PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of wish structures. Full instructions and gamification options are provided.

2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: SUPERLATIVES PART 1: The Interview Students interview each other to determine who has done the most of or had the best … PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of superlative structures Full instructions and gamification options provided.

2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: ‘ed’ endings PART 1: Memory Tower Student A gives Student B the first verb on their list. Student B needs to guess if the ending is pronounced with /t/, /d/ or /id/. If Student B is correct, they move on to the next verb on their next turn. If Student B is incorrect, they need to start from the beginning on their next turn. Players continue until one person can recite their whole list without error PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of “ed” endings Full instructions and gamification options are provided.

Teachers vs Students role play! Target Language: REPORTED SPEECH PART 1: The Broken Window Game. A role-play activity encouraging use of reporting speech PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of reported speech Full instructions, gamification options and homework provided.

2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: PHRASAL VERBS PART 1: Cooperative learning speaking exercise PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of phrasal verbs.

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 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 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.