Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills Finish the Sentences 1 Read the following sentences out loud. Students have to write an appropriate ending to each sentence. A correct answer is a sentence that makes sense, both in meaning and grammar (note: this could also be a straight writing exercise): Example questions... 1. I live in a _______________________________________________. 2. My favourite colour is _______________________________________________. 3. I have a dog called _______________________________________________.

Information Gap 1 - Looking for a Job Get the students working in pairs. Give one person of each pair the Student A page and the other the Student B page. There are four different jobs being advertised in the local paper. However, there are ten gaps on each page. Students should ask each other questions to find out the information that is missing from their page, then write it down, asking for spellings as necessary. Encourage them to communicate verbally to get the answers, rather than letting each other look at their pages! When all the students have finished, bring the group back together and ask checking questions to elicit the answers, as well as to find out how much the students have understood about the other material in the adverts.

Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills Asking Questions 2 1. Ask a partner, and write their answers to these questions: Sample questions What’s your first name? ________________________________________________ What’s your family name? ________________________________________________ How do you spell that? ________________________________________________ What’s your address? ________________________________________________

Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills Return to Kangaroo Island How to use the ‘Map of Kangaroo Island’: The map could be used in several different ways: 1. The most obvious use is as a treasure map. Give learners a map and tell them that there is some buried treasure hidden in one of the squares. Each learner selects a square in turn. Tell them if the treasure is there or not. If it is not the right square everyone must put a cross through it. Keep going until someone guesses correctly. You could also add some forfeits in different squares – for example: ‘B5 – recite the alphabet backwards’, or spot prizes if you are feeling generous! Depending on time and how the game is going, give clues by saying whether the guess is ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ (near or far away). The aim of the game is to practise learners’ listening skills. Lots more other exciting ideas and a map!

Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills Lesson Plan – Which Animal is No.1? Level: Elementary Skills: Speaking & Listening and Vocabulary Time: About 50 minutes Aim: To learn and discuss new vocabulary associated with animals; to consider superlative forms (most, least, easiest, hardest) Materials: Board and pen; flashcards / pictures of animals Procedure: 1. The teacher introduces the topic of animals with flashcards, pictures, video, etc. and discusses animals briefly with the students, e.g. “Have you got any pets? What?” etc. Introduce the topic of the lesson and write it on the board: “Which animal is number one?” Elicit different kinds of animals and make a blank table (see the board plan above) with the headings: “domestic animals”, “farm animals” and “wild animals”.... Find out the rest now!

Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills Bingo Calls 1 Below is a list of well-known calls that you can use with your bingo games. When each number comes up use the following phrases to announce them: Kelly’s eye - number 1 One little duck - number 2 Cup of tea - number 3 Knock at the door - number 4

Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills Booking a Holiday 1 A) Discuss as a group: what does having a holiday mean to you? B) Look at the topics below. In small groups discuss each of them, and then decide: a) what you want from your holiday, b) what type of holiday you will take, and c) what other things you will need to consider 1. How to find a holiday 2. Type of holiday 3. Destination and weather.. etc

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different signs being shown in each of photos. I have collected together 2 sets of motivational sets of sayings - perfect for the thought of the day. This pack contains a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide using these photo flash cards. These activities are quick and fun to do and will improve both your students' memory and vocabulary skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about motivating children to think differently. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of messages. The students can then discuss what they think of each one. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects and activities being shown in each of photos. I have collected together some of my best celebration PowerPoints about New Year. This was contains both pictures of New Year and also a celebration writing prompt to encourage students to think creatively in their writing. In addition, I have included a teacher guide which explains how you can use these Photo Flashcards in 31 different teaching activities in the classroom. They are easy to organise, lots of fun and will improve your students vocabulary and memory skills. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about New Year's Eve. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different New Year's Eve activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Are you looking for some nice, eye catching motivational quotes to hang around your classroom and in the corridors to motivate children towards being more self confident and more successful? Perhaps you are looking for a simple set of pictures to use in an assembly? I have collected together some great quotes, which you could discuss with your class or the whole school. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different ideas being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Motivational Quotes for the classroom.. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into types of quotes. The students can then discuss how they could use this idea in their own lives. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of photos. I have created an additional set of writing prompts to encourage creative writing in the classroom and a second PowerPoint presentation to explain how to can use the Photo flashcards in 31 different classroom teaching activities. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Winter and Winter Solstice. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different winter activities. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of photos. I have included a second presentation which lists 31 different teaching activities you could try in the classroom using these fabulous images. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about St Nicholas Day . The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different St Nicholas Day activity. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Remember 9/11 is a presentation showing the towers before, during and after the event. It captures some of the drama and will be an excellent focal point for any teacher wanting to talk about this event in a balanced way. It would also make an excellent backdrop for an assembly. I have added a presentation showing you how to use photo flashcards for 31 different teaching activities in the classroom and also a set of writing prompts to encourage the children to describe the events more creatively. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different actions being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Remembering 9/11. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different groupings. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

This presentation contains 30 different high quality photos relating to the Harvest festival. It could be used to boost vocabulary, or used as an interesting backdrop to an assembly. You can also use it as an instant display. Just print out the pictures and then add a few labels. It comes complete with a 31 Teaching Activity Teacher Guide to help you get the most out of your teaching and this purchase. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different foods being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Harvest Festival. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of foods. The students can then discuss what foods they like and how to use and grow them. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different cheeses being shown in each of the photos. I have combined two different presentations about food with a set of 31 different teaching activities you can try in the classroom. The activities are short, fun and easy to organise. They will help to improve your students' vocabulary and memory skills. I added these resource to help you get more out of each purchase you make with me. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about The World of Cheeses. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of cheese. The students can then discuss which cheese they like and how they eat them. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World AIDS Day . The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different AID preventative ideas. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different foods being shown in each of the photos. I have created a second resource which explains 31 different ways you could effectively use this teaching resource in the classroom. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about British Food. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different types of food. The students can then discuss what they think about each food. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Are you interested in teaching about the Ozone layer? I have created a simple PowerPoint presentation for this topic. I have also created a PowerPoint explaining 31 different ways you could use this teaching resource in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different materials being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Ozone Layer Preservation Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Ozone Layer Preservation Day ideas. The students can then discuss how they can save the ozone. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different activities being shown in each of the photos. I have added a writing task about the different ways people can keep healthy. You could focus on how does keeping healthy in general, mean you have a healthy, longer lasting heart in particular? I also wrote a presentation about the 31 different ways you could use these photo flashcard resources in your classroom. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about World Heart Day. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different healthy activities. The students can then discuss what they think about each activity and why it is good for the heart. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Are you talking about 9/11 and the effects of terrorism? This teaching resource is full of eye catching images about the event. I have also created a second PowerPoint presentation about the 31 different ways you could use this teaching resource in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different actions being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Remembering 9/11. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different groupings. The students can then discuss what they think each one was saying or thinking. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.