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Intermediate B1

Download and use our range of activities for English language teachers of secondary learners at intermediate level B1.

Here you can find a range of short activities to use in your secondary classroom with students at intermediate level. All of our activities are designed around themes engaging and relevant to secondary learners and can be used to complement your school curriculum, giving students an opportunity to develop their English language and skills in motivating and enjoyable ways. Written by young learner experts from around the world, our activities are easy to use and aim to give your students the skills and confidence they need to enjoy learning English.

Megabridges

This jigsaw-viewing activity is based on two video clips from National Geographic's Megastructures series.

Language Level

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Activities for using magazines in the classroom

Magazines are a rich source of authentic materials and can be very motivating and inspire a wide range of activities.

Age

Language Level

Duration

7

Magazines rolled up

Deja vu

This speaking activity gets students to think in English and use their memory, simultaneously. It is a simple way of recycling texts previously studied in class.

Age

Language Level

Duration

20

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I couldn't believe my eyes

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

Age

Language Level

Duration

30

Seven teachers of various ages and ethnicities gather around a table writing on paper

Storytelling response tasks

Response tasks are designed to give students the chance to express themselves creatively and openly, not for comprehension checking.

Age

Language Level

Duration

20

Storytelling response tasks

Vision off - YouTube technique

In this activity, learners listen to a short film on YouTube and make deductions before watching it.

Age

Language Level

Duration

35

Ask and imagine the story

This is a story-telling activity which involves the whole class, and may be used with adult or younger learners.

Age

Language Level

Duration

25

Activity: Ask and imagine the story

Pause & predict – YouTube technique

This video prediction activity is quite simple and can be used with a variety of YouTube videos.

Age

Language Level

Duration

25

Making a class magazine

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

Language Level

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