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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.

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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.

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CLIL RE: Introduction to Hinduism

Submitted by chrisbaldwin on 11 June, 2010 - 10:30

This is an information gap activity using a text about Hinduism to teach basic concepts about that faith and also improve vocabulary related to RE.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Speed job interviews

Submitted by TE Editor on 22 December, 2008 - 15:37

This lesson is suitable for pre-intermediate students and above.

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Realia in the bag

Submitted by TE Editor on 10 December, 2008 - 17:22

I have used this vocabulary activity several times with students of different ages.

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Vocabulary bluff

Submitted by TE Editor on 7 November, 2008 - 16:11

This is an activity for intermediate level and above that encourages the students to use their creativity and imagination as well as the feeling they have for the language to think up definitions for words.

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