Pictures are probably the most often used prompts. Here is an activity that combines physical movement, imagination, self-expression and pictures.

Class projects can be an excellent way to focus the whole class and get them working together towards a common goal.

This activity can be used with any level depending on the vocabulary being practised, and aims to recycle or revise vocabulary in one chosen vocabulary field or can also be used to elicit or pre-check vocabulary before leading into a main activity.

Level: Upper primary and juniors

The Biography section of portfolios is a documentation of the learners personal language learning history and can include,

The Passport section of portfolios summarizes the owner’s linguistic identity, language learning experiences and language qualifications in an internationally transparent manner.

Here are some useful learning activities based around scrabble letters.

Magazines are a great source of ideas and materials for teaching and can keep your students interested and talking for hours on a whole range of subjects.

Story telling activities are a great way to allow students to express themselves freely and creatively in an authentic and real way.

Comic strips can be used from beginner level to advanced level for a variety of language and discussion activities.

These activities relate to the Think article - Using flash cards with young learners. In the article there are more activity examples.