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      Collocation pelmanism

      Submitted by TE Editor on 3 October, 2006 - 12:00

      This activity follows on from the Think article Lexical exploitation of texts. It is often necessary to recycle new words several times in class before they become part of learners' active vocabulary,

      Average: 3.5 (53 votes)
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      Vocabulary activities

      Submitted by TE Editor on 17 June, 2010 - 13:00

      Have you tried these practical activities to help students with vocabulary learning? There's something for all ages and levels.

      Average: 3.3 (231 votes)
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      Spot the vocabulary

      Submitted by TE Editor on 2 September, 2009 - 14:56

      This is a visual activity which helps make the process of recalling vocabulary motivating and memorable. My students enjoy the 'suspense' aspect at the start, which really gets them involved.

      Average: 3.5 (159 votes)
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      British and American English

      Submitted by Derek Spafford on 21 May, 2008 - 07:28

      This activity is designed to be used when teaching or practising the difference between British and American English vocabulary.

      Average: 3.3 (114 votes)
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      Daily routines

      Submitted by TE Editor on 2 January, 2009 - 18:29

      This is a writing and speaking activity using the silent-method to practise vocabulary of daily routine, present simple and telling the time.

      Average: 3.2 (216 votes)
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      Making it up - Phrasal verb stories

      Submitted by TE Editor on 2 February, 2003 - 12:00
      A persistent problem area for students is phrasal verbs. This story activity presents the verbs in a context helping the students to work out the meaning.
      Average: 3.9 (27 votes)
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      Stop the bus

      Submitted by TE Editor on 2 February, 2003 - 12:00

      This is a great game to revise vocabulary and you can use it with any age group and any level by changing the category headings.

      Average: 3.9 (29 votes)
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      Vanishing Dialogue

      Submitted by Derek Spafford on 19 December, 2009 - 18:04

      This activity practises language of ordering food in a restaurant although this can be adapted for any scenario. It's a great way to consolidate the language and recycle the vocabulary.

      Average: 3.4 (135 votes)
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      Same as the teacher?

      Submitted by TE Editor on 9 June, 2010 - 09:38

      This activity is designed to be used as a vocabulary review or test of existing knowledge of the learners' vocabulary. It generates lots of words and is a lot of fun. The categories can be changed to suit the level and learner.

      Average: 3.3 (165 votes)
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      I couldn't believe my eyes

      Submitted by swiffin on 20 September, 2011 - 12:14

      In this activity the teacher creates situations for the students to get plenty of practice with the form and meaning of the past perfect.

      Average: 4.1 (78 votes)
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