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THIRD CONDITIONAL - Grammar Speaking
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THIRD CONDITIONAL - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: THIRD CONDITIONAL PART 1: The Create-a-3rd-Conditional Game In pairs, students turn over two cards, which both have past simple phrases on them. They need to make a valid 3rd conditional, then provide a justification For example: Card 1: I met a celebrity Card 2: I was punched in the face Student A: “If I hadn’t met a celebrity, I wouldn’t have been punched in face because I asked the celebrity for an autograph and she got angry and punched me in the face” PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of the 3rd conditional Full instructions and gamification options provided.
RELATIVE CLAUSES - Grammar Speaking
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RELATIVE CLAUSES - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: RELATIVE CLAUSES PART 1: Students use relative clauses to describe people, places and things to their partner. PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of relative clauses. Full instructions and gamification options are provided.
COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES - Grammar Speaking
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COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES - Grammar Speaking

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3 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: COMPARATIVES & SUPERLATIVES PART 1: Students use pictures to make comparisons and superlatives with the adjective given. Student B has the answers and can correct Student A if necessary. PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of comparative and superlative structures Full instructions and gamification options provided.
L’art - French Conversation Activity
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L’art - French Conversation Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: L’art 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)
Familie - German Speaking Activity
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Familie - 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
FUTURE CONTINUOUS - Grammar Speaking
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: FUTURE CONTINUOUS PART 1: Students describe the differences in their pictures using the future continuous PART 2: Conversation questions encouraging use of the target language. Full instructions and gamification options provided.
FIRST CONDITIONAL - Grammar Speaking
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FIRST CONDITIONAL - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: FIRST CONDITIONAL PART 1: Student A asks Student B the question at the top of picture a. Student B looks at the picture and answers the question using the 1st conditional. Student B has the answers and corrects Student A if necessary. PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of the 1st conditional Full instructions and gamification options provided.
La santé - French Conversation Activity
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La santé - French Conversation Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: La santé 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 nourriture - French Conversation Activity
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La nourriture - French Conversation Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: La nourriture 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)
Le travail - French Conversation Activity
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Le travail - French Conversation Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Le travail 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)
Les voyages - French Conversation Activity
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Les voyages - French Conversation Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: 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)
Compras - Spanish Speaking Activity
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Compras - Spanish Speaking Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Compras 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
Fiestas - Spanish Speaking Activity
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Fiestas - Spanish Speaking Activity

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No prep pair-work speaking activity. Topic of conversation: Fiestas 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 English 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
Fernsehen - German Speaking Activity
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Fernsehen - 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
Umwelt - German Speaking Activity
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Umwelt - 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
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)
FREQUENCY ADVERBS - Grammar Speaking
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FREQUENCY ADVERBS - Grammar Speaking

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A fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activity. Target Language: Adverbs of Frequency never rarely sometimes often always PART 1: Student A describes a series of images (a-d) using adverbs of frequency. The circle in the bottom-left corner indicates the frequency. Student B has the answers and corrects Student A, if necessary PART 2: Conversation questions encouraging use of the target language. Full instructions provided.
PRESENT SIMPLE - Grammar Speaking
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PRESENT SIMPLE - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: Present Simple PART 1: Student A describes the pictures (a-d) using the present simple and adverbs of frequency. The circle in the bottom-left corner indicates the frequency. Student B has the answers and corrects Student A, if necessary Now it’s Student B’s turn PART 2: Conversation questions encouraging use of the target language. Full instructions and gamification options are provided.
MIXED CONDITIONALs - Grammar Speaking
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MIXED CONDITIONALs - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: MIXED CONDITIONALs Warmer: 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. Student B draws the next card and the game continues until all cards have been described. Ss then try and order the flashcards by date of invention -from oldest (Nº 1) to most recent (Nº 20) PART 1: Invention Impact Using mixed conditionals, students evaluate the impact of each invention on the world. For example: Mixed conditional type 1: “If anaesthesia hadn’t been invented, serious operations would still be very painful” OR Mixed conditional type 2: “If the internet didn’t exist, Google would not have been invented" PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use of mixed conditionals Full instructions and gamification options provided.
MODAL VERBS: ADVICE - Grammar Speaking
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MODAL VERBS: ADVICE - Grammar Speaking

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2 x fun, non-prep, interactive, communicative, pairwork activities. Target Language: MODAL VERBS of ADVICE PART 1: Emergency Situations Advice Game In teams, students debate the best advice for each emergency situation. Points are awarded and a winner is determined! PART 2: Discussion questions Conversation questions encouraging use modal verbs of advice Full instructions and gamification options are provided.