Coloring Dictation (or Colouring Dictation if you prefer British English spelling) is a simple activity which is ideal for young learners. It’s fun and easy to set up. Preparation You need to find an outline drawing of a suitable subject for your class. It should have specific areas for coloring […]
Continue ReadingClap Slap – TEFL Activity
Clap Slap is a simple game which is great fun with younger children. It practices listening comprehension, word groups and also helps them to let off a little steam! Decide first on an appropriate word group. This will depend on your class and their level, but could be, for example: […]
Continue ReadingCelebrity Chat
Celebrity Chat is a simple game you can play with classes of all ages and levels from beginners up to advanced. It helps practice speaking and listening. Activity Preparation First prepare a set of flashcards and on each one write the name of a famous celebrity along with a small […]
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Categories Word Search is a simple exercise which gives students practice in grouping and thinking about either semantic fields or parts of speech (word classes) or both. Preparation You will need a method of choosing a letter of the alphabet at random. This could be by using flashcards with one […]
Continue ReadingCan You Do My Job? – Modal Verb Activity
Can You Do My Job? is a simple game which allows your Business English students to practice modal verb constructions. As with all activities, you should introduce this to your class in stages. What do you do? Using simple declarative sentences, write on the board a few statements about what […]
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