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,
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.
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.
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.
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.