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Haiku
A simple worksheet with a few examples of famous Haikus and others written by students. I�ll try to send the powerpoint that goes with this.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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Momo (Peach) the Police Dog
This is a recent article adapted from a Reuters newspaper article on the site English to Go. It is about the world�s smallest dog to enter the Japanese police force. Students read the article and then go on to design and describe their own animal symbol. There are also a few short videos about Momo on Youtube if you want to include some listenin...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: reading
Downloads: 15
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Weddings in McDonalds
A recent newspaper article about a new move by McDonalds to host cheap weddings there. Students read the article, and then dress their own bride and groom in traditional or non-traditional clothes, and design their own wedding with guided questions.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-12
Type: reading
Downloads: 12
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Generation Y - Your life, Your generation
This works extremely well with senior classes. The Youtube clips are really interesting, and I�ve had a lot of success with this lesson. Basically, students discuss their life goals together via the questions on the worksheet, and then watch and discuss the Youtube videos on Generation Y.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 11
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Cloze Activity What Christmas Should Be
A simple cloze on the popular Hilary Duff song �What Christmas Should Be�. I�ve included the Youtube link so students can sing along after they have completed the song. There is also a powerpoint on Christmas wishes that can be used with the song.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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Making a Sales Presentation
This is a worksheet which guides students through the stages in making an effective sales presentation. The necessary language and a model is provided. Students can either make their own choices on what to sell, or you can them a list of choices. I use it as part of the assessment work in a Workplace Communication unit, but it could also be used...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 17
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Poetry Using Metaphors
This worksheet has 3 interesting poems, all of which use metaphors in some way. I usually ask the students a few questions about the poems, and then get them to write their own. The 3 poems serve as quite useful models (especially the last one) and the students are usually able to write successfully with this input.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 19
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Free Hugs - East/West cultural comparison
This is a cultural comparison lesson based on the Youtube Free Hugs videos(the addresses are at the bottom of the worksheet, but you can search easily for any countries you want as the �Free Hugs� campaign was done in most countries). I�ve used Sydney and HK. Students love watching the clips, and they�re great examples of cultural differences in t...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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Chit-chat
This is an introductory activity in which students can get to know each other. Students work in pairs and make questions to ask their partners, using the sentence beginnings provided. They can then take it in turns to interview one another. There is also a short reflection at the end.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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Comparing Cultures - east and west
This is a speaking activity designed to highlight cultural differences and similarities between east and west. I�ve used Hong Kong and Australia, but it could easily be adapted for any eastern and western countries. I usually get the students to sit in groups and discuss practices from their own countries. When they have finished, I ask for resp...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: others
Downloads: 4
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