Who does what? – YouTube technique

      In this YouTube-based activity, students watch a scene from an animated film and observe the actions performed by characters. The activity is suitable for low level students (primary school) since the focus here is not on listening.

      Average: 4.2 (17 votes)

      Lucky number 6

      This is a quick simple game that reviews question forms and can be used as a warmer or a filler at the end of the lesson with all students aged 7 – 11.

      Average: 3.6 (57 votes)

      Shopping at the minimarket

      This speaking activity reviews uncountable and countable nouns (food), some/any and prices and is suitable for pre-intermediate 9 -11 year olds.

      Average: 3.5 (64 votes)

      Making a difficult young learner group better

      Why are some young learner classes successful and others a constant struggle?

      Average: 3.6 (103 votes)

      Choosing a school

      I first did this activity to supplement a unit in one of the better known Pre-Intermediate coursebooks which had a focus on school, and since then I've used it many times as the culmination of activities aimed at practising the ‘obligation and permission' modals, can, can't, have to, must, don't have to, mustn't.

      Average: 3.6 (55 votes)

      Invent a Planet

      In the project students can find out more about all the planets, focus on one individual planet (Saturn) in a fun way, listen and/or read a story about a planet (The Cold Planet) and finally produce a creative and enjoyable piece of art work based on what they have learnt.

      Average: 3.8 (56 votes)

      Superheroes

      These materials provide a rich, motivating and entertaining resource for lessons. On this page you will find tips for using and exploiting the materials in the classroom.

      Average: 3.7 (42 votes)

      Get writing

      There are many activities on the British Council’s site for young learners which you can use with your learners to help them develop their writing skills.

      Average: 3.2 (28 votes)

      Sociocultural awareness in ELT

      The sociocultural element in learning is particularly sensitive in EFL because in acquiring a language there is, to some extent, an appropriation of a cultural identity too.

      Average: 4.8 (6 votes)
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