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    The Titanic and the third conditional

    First submitted to the TeachingEnglish website by Chris Trickett on 27 September, 2008.

    This is a way to consolidate the form of the third conditional. it is best used at the end of the first lesson in which students meet the form, or at the latest the one after.

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    Socialising 1: icebreaking activity

    First submitted to the TeachingEnglish website by Sally Trowbridge on 15 May, 2012.

    For many people, the idea of walking into a room full of strangers and trying to socialise with them can be terrifying, especially if they have to use a foreign language. This lesson can help your students overcome their fears.

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    From picture to story

    First submitted to the TeachingEnglish website by Derek Spafford on 8 February, 2011.

    This activity mainly provides writing practice but also practises question forms and encourages creativity. It is a student-centred activity which encourages collaboration and teamwork.

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    Doctors and patients - speaking practice

    First submitted to the TeachingEnglish website by Gillie Cunningham on 23 June, 2002.

    Students practice speaking by roleplaying doctors and patients.

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    From questions to story writing

    First submitted to the TeachingEnglish website by Jackie McAvoy on 1 January 1970.

    When students write a story, they often concentrate too much on the plot at the expense of grammar. This activity helps students with both. 

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    When did you last.....?

    A simple speaking activity for Elementary students to practise using the past simple.

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    Anna's wet day out

    Help students to plan and write a narrative in five easy stages

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    Chain Story Telling

    Students use photos of objects, animals or people to re-tell a memorable event from their lives.

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    Creating Vokis - online animated characters that speak

    Vokis are a way of practising speaking skills with learners and can break down the inhibitions they feel when hearing themselves speak in English.

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    Inside Lives

    An activity for students to practice listening and speaking skills.

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    An interview with Sir Peter

    This is an activity based on the true story of Merhan Karimi Nasseri, a man who was unable to leave Charles de Gaulle airport. This became a popular story in the press and was later used as the basis for the Tom Hank's film "Terminal".

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    Anna's wet day out

    Help students to plan and write a narrative in five easy stages

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    Artists as Immigrants

    This activity looks at a group of artists that have moved to different countries, and some of the challenges they face.

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    Beetle anecdotes

     

    This is an activity to encourage learners to share anecdotes and is a great way to engage their interest, generate lots of interest and help them to get to know each other.  It isn't really anything to do with beetles, but uses the traditional English "Beetle" game to encourage learners to talk.

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    Chain Story Telling

    Students use photos of objects, animals or people to re-tell a memorable event from their lives.

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An interview with Sir Peter

Anna's wet day out

Artists as Immigrants

Beetle anecdotes

Chain Story Telling

Chatting

Creating Vokis - online animated characters that speak

Doctors and patients - speaking practice

From picture to story

From questions to story writing

Goodbye Game

Inside Lives

It's 12 o'clock!

Jigsaw Reading activity

Lexical cards for collocation

Mingling: Terry's trip

Mingling: True of False?

Same as the teacher?

Shopping at the minimarket

Sitcom Activity: Review Writing

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F Bright

Great idea! One that I'll certainly try. Thanks


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