Scattegories is a category-based game which I most often use to revise and practice vocabulary and creative thinking. In this post, you can find 5 scattegories sets which will be a perfect for your advanced classes. The game works with groups and individual students. Continue Reading …
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CAE speaking part 2 strategy
In this post, I would like to share a strategy which helps students tackle CAE Speaking part 2 task more effectively.
Fashion and politics lesson plan
This lesson plan looks at the relationship between fashion and politics and engages students in the discussion about our perception of public figures based on their appearance. The lesson involves speaking practice, a vocabulary section, and comes with a fun video activity. It is suitable for levels B2 and up. It takes between 45 and 60 minutes to complete.
CAE speaking part 3 activity
The aim of this activity is to involve the students in the process of revising the content of recent classes and producing prompts for a speaking assignment.
Genius inventions lesson plan
In this lesson students discuss the usefulness of various 2016 inventions. In the second stage of the lesson, students work with word formation exercises, modelled after Cambridge Advanced Use of English Part 3. The lesson is aimed at B2+ students, especially those who are planning to take the Cambridge Advanced exam. The class takes around 45 minutes to complete.
Note down, pair, share listening and speaking activity
The aim of this activity is for the students to practice their listening and speaking skills. It is suitable for any level, groups of 2 and more students. It is best used to create interest in the lesson topic or to close the class.
Adding new twists to old icebreakers
In this post I am writing about turning some classic icebreakers into more interesting, meaningful activities that allow for richer language use and actually getting to know each other.
Exploring model texts to improve writing
In this post, I am writing about 5 ways to explore model written texts featured in coursebooks (Writing Reference section) to help students work on their writing. I have been using these ideas during my individual classes with adult students preparing for Cambridge First and Advanced exams.
Dealing with difficult students
Would you rather work with a student who knows what they want to the point of actually telling you how to do your job or with a student who leaves it all up to you? I used to think that answering this question was a no-brainer. Then, I changed my mind.
June 3-2-1
June was all about videos. In this post, I’d like to share my 3 favourite video tools I have been using to incorporate video clips into my classes, 2 short videos I’ve used with different students on a number of occasions and they were always a big hit, and, finally, my new favourite online video series I’d recommend to any English language teacher and learner.
