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90 conversation prompts describing frequency: English grammar patterns
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90 conversation prompts describing frequency: English grammar patterns

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards! With this set of 90 conversation prompts, help your students practise patterns of grammar used commonly to discuss frequency, routine, and habits. This set is divided into three parts: 1)** Discussing personal habits and recommending routines** Example Language: How often do you… How often should you… …exercise? …clean your room? …study English? …brush your teeth? Discussing frequency of experiences and predicting future frequency Example Language: How many times have you… How many times will you… …laughed today? …laugh today? …drunk today? …drink today? …looked at your phone? …look at your phone? …used a computer? …use a computer? 3)** Adverbs of frequency** Example Language: always usually sometimes occasionally rarely never What time do you usually…? Do you occasionally…? Are you always…? Do you often…? Do you rarely…? These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common patterns in English grammar in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Each set comes with prompts matched into pairs, to allow conversation to continue and encourage recycling of language. These pairs can be printed and folded to make a single, double-sided card. For example: *How often do you exercise? – How often should you exercise? How many times have you looked at your phone today? – How many times will you look at your phone today?* Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
The World of Work: English conversation prompts
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The World of Work: English conversation prompts

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Discuss the world of work with your students, from teens to adults! In this set you will find 40 conversation prompts designed to: a) demonstrate the usage of common English vocabulary to describe work and working conditions. b) elicit the usage of these words and phrases. The prompts elicit a number of common words, phrases, and collocations that are used in daily conversation to talk about work. Vocabulary and phrases included in this set: dream job good/bad boss good/bad coworker salary vacation time work better (alone/under pressure etc.) working hours Pension Health benefits High/low stress Stressful International travel Overseas work Retire Require Job interview Working environment Skills Full-time Part-time These prompts are suitable for all learners of English of pre-intermediate level and above. They are designed to elicit discussion from students whether they have worked before or not, and regardless of if they are currently working. In contrast to the “Business English: Conversation prompts using English business vocabulary” prompts also available from TEFL Teachers, the prompts in this set are designed to elicit opinions rather than facts, and require less background knowledge of business and business terms. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions! Example questions: What makes a good working environment? Which would you prefer, a full-time job or a part-time job? What characteristics make a good coworker? What skills do you need to get a good job?
Talk about school: 60 questions for EFL with model answer prompts!
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Talk about school: 60 questions for EFL with model answer prompts!

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit discussion about all things related to school and education. With this set of 60 conversation prompts, help your students encounter, notice, and practise language patterns commonly used to form and answer questions in English. Each card is double sided, giving the question and model language to begin answering. Each model answer elicits answers and reasons from the student, extending English use and making answers more complete and natural. This set is colour-coded to separate and demonstrate common patterns and collocations: Key language patterns: What subject do you…? e.g. What subject do you find most difficult? What ………… would you have in your perfect school? e.g. What subjects would you learn in your perfect school? What makes a….? e.g. What makes a good teacher? Questions with should e.g. How long should school lessons be? Should schools have school uniforms? At what age should…? e.g. At what age should students start learning English? Do you think…? e.g. Do you think P.E is important? What are the advantages/disadvantages of…? e.g. What are the advantages of going to university? Do you prefer…? e.g. Do you prefer maths or science? Would you like to…? e.g. Would you like to do a PhD? How can we make…? e.g. How can we make school more interesting? These cards are designed for intermediate levels and above, but are suitable for pre-intermediate learners depending on language goals and careful selection of language by patterns/sets. They are appropriate for all ages of learners from early teens onwards, regardless of if they are currently at school or graduated some time ago. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing the fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own experiences, preferences, and feelings about school and education. These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
Talk about sustainability: 100 conversation prompts with key vocabulary
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Talk about sustainability: 100 conversation prompts with key vocabulary

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit discussion about all things related to sustainability. With this set of 100 conversation prompts, help your students encounter, notice, and practise language patterns commonly used to form and answer questions in English, all while discussing a vital issue for today’s world. Sets of questions are colour-coded and grouped to demonstrate common language patterns and collocations. Key vocabulary: Recycle Reduce Reuse Reusable Disposable Sustainable Non-sustainable Sustainable sources Sustainable goods Sustainably Live sustainably Sustainability Protect Threats Renewable energy Renewable sources Non-renewable energy Hunger Poverty Climate change Inequality Example questions: How can we reduce water usage? What are the biggest threats to forests and jungles? What are the advantages of renewable energy? These cards are designed for intermediate levels and above, but are suitable for pre-intermediate learners with selection as appropriate and pre-study of the topic of sustainability. They are especially good for advanced learners, affording the chance to tackle a complex, nuanced topic in their second language. They are appropriate for all ages of learners from early teens onwards, regardless of if they are currently at school or graduated some time ago. They are also appropriate for adult learners. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing the fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own experiences, preferences, and feelings about sustainability and the world we live in. These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
I will go to Japan! I won’t go to Japan! Verb stems in Japanese.
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I will go to Japan! I won’t go to Japan! Verb stems in Japanese.

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Help your students understand and use positive and negative verbs stems in Japanese with these flashcards. These 50 clear, simple flashcards demonstrate simple Japanese sentences, highlighting nouns, verbs, and particles. Each set uses illustrations and contrasting examples to demonstrate meaning. For example: 日本に行きます。日本に行きません。 日本語を勉強します。日本語を勉強しません。 質問を聞きます。質問を聞きません。 Colour-codes are used to separate particles, nouns, and verbs, making it easy for students to understand the structure of a Japanese sentence, and easy for the teacher to draw attention to relevant points. There are two copies of each card – one with furigana, and one without. Help your students memorise these common Kanji readings while they study! These cards provide an excellent launching point for teaching the forms of verb stems to learners of Japanese. Page numbers are NOT marked, allowing teachers to rearrange the order of the flashcards as they deem appropriate. Help your students build their own sentences using the examples provided, and encourage your learners to develop the sentences further. 頑張ってね!
Talk about news: 130 questions for English learners with key vocabulary!
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Talk about news: 130 questions for English learners with key vocabulary!

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit critical discussion about all things related to the news and news media. With this set of 130 conversation prompts, help your students encounter, notice, and practise language patterns and collocations commonly used to form and answer questions in English. Each card has key collocations highlighted, with repetition of question forms designed to encourage language uptake as students share their answers. This set uses colour-coded guides to separate questions into common topics, though there are multiple variations of how the cards can be used. Target language repeats across topics, encouraging noticing and learner uptake. Example language: What kinds of news are you interested in? Has your** news consumption** changed over time? Do you approach the news with a critical eye? Do you fact-check news that you see on social media? Do you think science is over-reported or under-reported? What reasons are there for censorship? Example topics: Forms of news media News and social media Categories of news (Science/Sports/Politics/Tech/Business/Economic etc) The purpose of journalism These cards are designed for above intermediate level to advanced learners of English, but are suitable for lower-ability learners depending on language goals and careful selection of language by patterns/sets. They are appropriate for mature learners developing critical thinking skills, from mid-teens onwards to adults. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing the fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own understanding of and feelings about the news. These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
Talk about the Sayings of Shakespeare: Shakespeare sayings for English learners!
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Talk about the Sayings of Shakespeare: Shakespeare sayings for English learners!

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit understanding and discussion of some of William Shakespeare’s most famous sayings – sayings that are still in common use today! With this set of 15 conversation prompts, your students can have in depth discussions about the meaning and relevance to themselves of these most powerful of idioms. Each card also comes with the saying in its original context, with the Shakespeare play, act, and scene noted on the right-hand card. Is love blind? Is all that glitters really not gold? Are you born great, or can greatness be thrust upon you? Find out what your students think, and help them improve their English communicative and idiomatic skills. These cards are suitable for intermediate level learners and above. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing fluency and grasp of idiomatic language. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
Talk about English: 100 questions for EFL to stimulate thinking about English
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Talk about English: 100 questions for EFL to stimulate thinking about English

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Talk about English: 100 questions for EFL to stimulate thinking about English and English language learning! What do all English learners have in common? English! Stimulate discussion in English, about English, with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit discussion about all things related to English language learning. With this set of 100 conversation prompts, help your students encounter, notice, and practise language patterns commonly used to form and answer questions in English. At the same time, they will also come to understand the language, and the reasons behind studying it, in more depth. Cards are grouped into colour-coded sets to separate and demonstrate common patterns of grammar in the English language, including forming Wh-questions, using conditionals, understanding word forms, and identifying English tenses. Included topics: Wh-questions e.g. Where do you usually study English? How often do you study English? Identifying word types e.g. What is an adjective? What is the difference between the articles a/an and the? English tenses e.g. Can you make a sentence in the present continuous tense? Is there a future tense in English? **Discussing preferences ** e.g. Which do you prefer, listening to English podcasts or watching English movies? English accents e.g. How many English accents can you name? Offering advice e.g. What advice can you give for improving your English listening skill? English as a global language e.g. In which countries do people speak English? Conditionals and hypothesizing e.g. If you could study another language instead of English, would you? English-language media e.g. What English-language writers do you know? These cards are designed for intermediate levels and above, but are suitable for pre-intermediate learners depending on language goals and careful selection of language by patterns/sets. They are appropriate for all mature learners, including adults. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing the fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own experiences, preferences, and feelings about English language learning. These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
The Present Perfect Tense: Lesson for English Language Learners
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The Present Perfect Tense: Lesson for English Language Learners

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Stimulate discussion in English while teaching your students all about the present perfect tense. This 15-slide lesson presentation describes the many uses of the form, with clear examples, and provides multiple points for practice and discussion. This lesson helps your students to learn naturally, increasing their fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own experiences and the things they have learned in their lives. The conversation prompts allow your students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Comes as a freely-editable Powerpoint file, and PDF version. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
Location, place and time: English Language prepositions
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Location, place and time: English Language prepositions

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit discussion using a variety of prepositions related to location, place and time. With this set of 60 conversation prompts, help your students encounter, notice, and practise the correct prepositions and patterns commonly used to talk about directions and time in English. Questions are colour-coded and grouped into patterns, with repetition of question forms designed to encourage language uptake as students share their answers. Example questions: Do you live by a river? Where is your nearest train station? What is on your kitchen counter? What do you do on your commute? What do you do in the evening? Can you describe your favourite restaurant? These cards are designed for pre-intermediate levels and above, but are suitable for most levels depending on language goals and appropriate monitoring by the teacher. They are appropriate for all ages of learners, regardless of if they are currently at school or graduated some time ago. However, some cards refer to work and employment, so younger students may need to explain (in English!) that these questions are not relevant to them. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing the fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own lives, opinions, and giving their own recommendations. These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their ideas. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
English Past Tenses: For English Language Learners
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English Past Tenses: For English Language Learners

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Stimulate discussion in English while teaching your students all about the simple past and past continuous tenses. This 10-slide lesson presentation describes the many uses of the forms, with clear examples, and provides multiple points for practice and discussion. This lesson helps your students to understand the two tense forms through question-prompt discussion, natural use, and two cloze activities. The conversation prompts allow your students to identify and learn common English patterns in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Comes as a freely-editable Powerpoint file and PDF.
Essential Japanese Grammar
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Essential Japanese Grammar

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Help your students understand and review essential forms of Japanese grammar with this clear, easy-to-understand presentation. These 16 pages that demonstrate 5 examples of a specific Japanese grammar point each. There are two copies of each card – one with English translations, and one without. There are also simple model conversations. There are then 11 model conversations to show these grammar points in use. These cards provide an excellent way of teaching or reviewing important Japanese grammatical rules. 頑張ってね!
Superlatives: For English language learners
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Superlatives: For English language learners

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Stimulate learning and discussion in English while teaching your students all about superlative adjectives. This 16-slide lesson presentation explains what superlatives are, gives examples with clear explanation of meaning, and includes cloze activities to check comprehension. There are also 15 conversation prompt questions that use these superlatives, and a list of common superlatives. Comes as a freely-editable Powerpoint file, and PDF version.
Comparative Adjectives in English: Lesson Presentation
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Comparative Adjectives in English: Lesson Presentation

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Stimulate learning and discussion in English while teaching your students all about comparative adjectives. This 12-slide lesson presentation describes various uses of these adjectives, with clear examples of grammar and meaning. It also includes cloze activities to check comprehension. Comes as a freely-editable Powerpoint file, and PDF.
Talk about health and well-being: 60 conversation prompts with key vocabulary
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Talk about health and well-being: 60 conversation prompts with key vocabulary

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit discussion about all things related to health and well-being. With this set of 60 conversation prompts, help your students encounter and understand terms and phrases commonly used to talk about this topic in English, all while discussing choices and issues personal to themselves. The questions in this set are grouped into the following categories: Exercise and physical activity Diet and nutrition Mental health Health habits & lifestyle choices Health care Environmental and societal factors These categories are colour-coded, but of course you may find you own groups and subtopics! Example target vocabulary: Regular exercise Social well-being Dietary health Caloric intake Wellness Mindfulness … plus many more! Example questions: How does your community promote or prevent a healthy lifestyle? What measures can cities take to improve air quality to ensure respiratory health? How do sports contribute to both physical health and social well-being? These cards are designed for intermediate levels and above but are suitable for pre-intermediate learners with selection as appropriate and pre-study of the topic. They are especially good for advanced learners, affording the chance to discuss a challenging topic in depth. They are appropriate for all ages of learners from early teens onwards, regardless of if they are currently at school or graduated some time ago. They are also appropriate for adult learners. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing the fluency, accuracy, and vocabulary while discussing their own experiences, preferences, and feelings about all forms of health. These conversation prompts allow you students to identify and learn common English patterns and collocations in a natural, communicative way, while making the class personal to them and their lives. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
Proverbs of the World: English discussion of international sayings
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Proverbs of the World: English discussion of international sayings

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Stimulate discussion in English with these conversation prompt cards designed to elicit understanding and discussion of proverbs and sayings from all around the world! With this set of 24 conversation prompts, your students can have in depth discussions about the meaning and relevance to themselves of these powerful sayings. Each card comes with both the proverb and its origin, and discussion prompts based on the meaning of the proverb. Is a beautiful thing really never perfect (Egyptian)? If you turn your face to the sun, do the shadows fall behind you (Maori)? Does he who grasps at too much, hold onto little (Spanish)? Discuss these and more, find out what your students think, and help them improve their English communicative and idiomatic skills. These cards are suitable for intermediate level learners and above. These cards ensure your students learn naturally, increasing fluency and grasp of idiomatic language. Check out more of our products on Foreign Language Teachers to find materials for all levels and ages of learner. Enliven your language classroom with engaging discussions!
Nature & the Environment Thematic Vocabulary
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Nature & the Environment Thematic Vocabulary

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Unlock the Wonders of the Natural World for Your English Language Learners! Explore Nature and the Environment with our Thematic Vocabulary Kit Read, think, and discuss the beauty, and complexity of the natural world with our comprehensive “Explore Nature and the Environment” Thematic Vocabulary Kit. Specially designed for English language teachers, this kit offers an array of resources to enhance your students’ vocabulary, comprehension, and conversational skills while exploring crucial environmental topics. What’s Included: Vocabulary Lists: Carefully selected list of 20 essential environmental words with definitions, suitable for various learning levels. Example Sentences: Contextual sentences for each vocabulary word to aid in understanding and usage. Cloze Exercises: Engaging fill-in-the-blank activities to reinforce vocabulary retention. Model Dialogues: Realistic conversations highlighting environmental themes, perfect for practice and role-play. Reading Passages: Informative and thought-provoking short texts about various environmental issues and concepts, with comprehension-checking worksheets. Flashcards: Visually appealing flashcards for each vocabulary word, aiding in recognition and recall. Discussion Questions: 20+ stimulating questions designed to encourage classroom discussion and deepen understanding of environmental topics. Features: Targeted for Various Learning Levels: Suitable for pre-intermediate to advanced learners. Interactive and Engaging: Diverse activities to suit different learning styles. Easy-to-Follow Format: Clearly structured for straightforward implementation in your lesson plans. Culturally and Environmentally Relevant: Contemporary topics that raise awareness about global environmental issues. Benefits: Build Vocabulary: Expand your students’ environmental lexicon and usage in real-life contexts. Improve Comprehension: Develop reading and listening skills through thematic content. Boost Discussion Skills: Boost confidence in discussing important global issues. Promote Environmental Awareness: Educate and inspire students about sustainability and conservation. Ideal for: ESL/EFL Teachers Environmental Education Programs Supplementary Schooling Resources Home Schooling
English for Shopping Thematic Vocabulary Pack
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English for Shopping Thematic Vocabulary Pack

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Build confidence shopping in English with this thematic vocabulary pack. A mix of ways to study, learn, and use English shopping vocabulary! Make the world of shopping your classroom! This thematic language pack is designed to immerse learners in their language studies, blending practical vocabulary activities with real-world scenarios. Perfect for students of all levels, this pack is your ticket to mastering English in everyday contexts. What’s Inside? Thematic Vocabulary Kits: Explore essential shopping-related words and phrases, from ‘bargain’ to ‘receipt’, all presented in a user-friendly format. Dialogues: Use for students to engage in interactive role-plays that simulate actual shopping experiences, enhancing both speaking and listening skills. Reading Passages: Two written texts with comprehension-checking questions to boost reading ability. Flashcards: Reinforce learning with visually appealing flashcards with examples of use. Vocabulary quizzes: Two ten-question vocabulary quizzes to reinforce learning. Perfect for small groups or classroom use: Ideal for private lessons or as a supplement to classroom teaching. File formats: Included is a PDF of all worksheets (quizzes, reading passages, vocabulary list, discussion questions), and a PDF and Powerpoint for displaying on your classroom screen or for printing (Flashcards, quizzes, reading passages, discussion questions). This ensures you can use them flexibly and as appropriate for your learners. Set your students of on a shopping spree today and transform the way they learn English!
Health & Wellness Thematic English Pack
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Health & Wellness Thematic English Pack

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Unlock your students’ English ability with our Health and Wellness Thematic Kit. Designed for English language learners of a variety of ages and abilities, this comprehensive package is your ticket to lessons exploring terms and phrases related to health used in the English-speaking world. What’s Inside: Vocabulary Lists: A collection of key words and phrases for discussing music. Example Sentences: Each vocabulary word has contextual examples, providing a deeper understanding of usage. Cloze Exercises: Test knowledge and retention with fill-the-blank activities. Dialogues: Conversations that depict the usage of the key vocabulary in a natural context. Reading Passages: Short, informative texts that use the key vocabulary, with comprehension-checking questions. Flashcards: Visual aids that make learning new words memorable. Discussion Questions: Hold classroom discussions with questions designed to deepen understanding of health and the ability to discuss it. Who is this pack for? ESL/EFL Teachers Students of all ages and proficiency levels Language enthusiasts Classroom settings, self-study, language clubs, and homeschooling. Embrace a healthy lifestyle, enhance language skills: With our Health and Wellness Thematic Pack, learning English goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. It’s an exploration of the world of health, and an exploration of our own wellness. <Includes worksheets for two vocabulary tests, two reading comprehension exercises, vocabulary definitions, vocabulary examples in use, and a visual presentation in both PowerPoint and PDF formats>
Shopping in Japanese: Mastery Set
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Shopping in Japanese: Mastery Set

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Dive into the world of shopping with our Japanese Shopping Vocabulary Mastery Set! This comprehensive collection is your one-stop solution to guiding your students in shopping-related vocabulary in Japanese. The set includes: ** Vocabulary List:** An extensive list of essential shopping terms, from ‘wallet’ (財布) to ‘discounted’ (割引きされた) demonstrated in a variety of grammatical forms, great for beginners and advanced learners alike​. **Reading Quizzes:** Included are two detailed first-person narratives about shopping in Japan, designed to test reading comprehension and reinforce meaning through contextual questions. **Vocabulary Quizzes:** Test student learning with multiple-choice questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises, ensuring a robust understanding of each term​ Flashcards: Illustrated flashcards depict each word with an image, making it easier to remember and recall vocabulary. ** Dialogues:** Two natural dialogues for students to practice, testing both daily and more formal Japanese situations. This set provides the practical language tools your students need to develop their skills in all areas while thinking about shopping. Grab this set and make shopping a language-learning adventure.