Last lessons

      Coming to the end of a course with a group of students can be a very positive time. The last couple of lessons are the conclusion to all that has gone before. Follow this basic plan to make sure you end on a high note.

      Using plays in the language class

      Introduction
      Using plays or drama in the language classroom can be both enormously rewarding and enjoyable for teachers as well as students. Here are some suggestions and guidance from Clare on how to get the best from your students.

      End of year activities

      Introduction
      As you come to the end of your placement in a school you may be thinking about what to do in the last few classes with each group. Here are three ideas for you to end the course on a high note.

      Round up activities

      Many lessons at the end of a school year or course involve a summary of what has been covered. Revision activities are useful as they remind students of what they have done and reinforce a sense of learning.

      Getting the whole class talking

      The following activities are designed to get everyone talking. They can be used with all levels because the language required to communicate is determined by the students.

      A multi-level writing class


      This activity is a great writing task to use in the first week or so with a new group.

      Activities on the theme of Summer 2

      Introduction
      Here’s a second group of tasks to get your students’ in the mood for summer. Some of these tasks are more suited to intermediate learners and up.

      Using video 2

      Introduction
      Video is a great resource to use in class and there are an endless number of ways to exploit it to create motivating, memorable classes with a high level of language production.

      Motivation 2 - The Teacher

      Who were your favourite teachers at school or college?
      If you spend a few minutes thinking about the question above, probably a couple of teachers will spring to mind. Now, ask yourself,

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