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Newspaper Article with Comprehension and Speaking Activities (UPDATED & IMPROVED)
This is an article taken from the AP in September 2009 about a new treatment facility for internet addicts in the US. Lines are numbered for easy reference. Exercises are designed for students to practice their skim reading, scan reading, and reading-for-detail skills. The text is also useful to help Ss recognize variations in register and deduce t...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 21
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Vocab Check: Useful words and expressions from �Looking for Eric� and �Eric Cantona� articles
A follow-up activity to my lessons on football legend Eric Cantona (see links below). It is appropriate for Ss at intermediate, upper-intermediate & advanced levels. Includes a fill-in-the gaps exercise and a matching activity that check Ss� knowledge of new vocabulary & phrasal verbs introduced in the readings. Useful for giving Ss. further cont...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 10
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Reading Comprehension & Writing Lesson: A Football Legend
A biography of the famous footballer Eric Cantona. The lines of the text are numbered for easy reference. Includes 4 activities (T/F, deducing meaning of vocab from context, short answer) that Ss can work on in pairs. As a warmer, I ask Ss. to discuss sports heroes, then narrow the discussion to football, & then show images of Cantona, asking Ss i...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: lesson-plan
Downloads: 16
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Reading Comprehension Exercise: Looking For Eric Film
An article about the film "Looking for Eric" starring the famous footballer Eric Cantona. The lines of the text are numbered for easy reference. I assign this as homework to prepare students for a series of lessons based on the film. These lessons are particularly popular with teenage boys. Full, follow up lesson available here: http://www.eslpri...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 18
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Linking Words and Transitions: Expanded List
A handout to help students with reading comprehension, essay/ composition. The chart indicates logical relationships expressed by some of the most common linking words/ transitional phrases. Useful for helping students with reading comprehension and improving their writing skills. Appropriate for students at the intermediate, upper-intermediate, ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 57
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Linking Words and Transitions: Explanation and Matching Activity
An explanation of common linking words/ transitional phrases with a matching activity to help students work out the logical relationship these words express. There is also a writing activity on the last page that can be adapted to various subjects. Useful for students at the intermediate, upper-intermediate, and advanced level. Full list of linki...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 68
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Reading Comprehension Exercise: Internet Addiction News Article
This is an article taken from the AP in September 2009 about a new treatment facility for internet addicts in the US. Exercises are designed for students to practice their skim reading, scan reading, and reading-for-detail skills. The text is also useful to help Ss recognize variations in register and deduce the meaning of new words/ expressions in...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: article
Downloads: 24
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Crossword Puzzle: Love, Marriage & Family Vocabulary
Crossword puzzle for vocabulary expansion on the theme of love, marriage, and family. Answer key included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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Self Study: Checking the Usage and Meaning of Phrasal Verbs
Self Study Task: Students use the dictionary to look up the meaning of several important phrasal verbs and write sentences for them. Good for vocabulary building and conversation skills. Can be done in the classroom in pairs. Dictionary or pre-teaching of vocabulary necessary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 0
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Phrasal Verbs with "Get" - Self Study Task
Self Study Task which introduces students to phrasal verbs with "get". Can be done as homework, or as a classwork exercise in pairs or groups (a dictionary is needed). Good for vocabulary building at the pre-intermediate and intermediate level.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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