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Joining sentences:useful chart and exercises for intermediate and above
I complied this list of connectors for my students to help them understand which they use when. There are several exercises included as well as a word search. ANSWER KEY included (possible answers) EDITABLE. Prints out well in B&W Good luck from downunder.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 97


 
Other ways of expressing the future
This worksheet is designed to use future forms other than �will�. I have designed it with Cutting Edge 3B in mind but it is a completely stand alone activity. I wanted to wean my students from "I will, he will" all the time. ANSWER KEY & EDITABLE. please enjoy from me downunder to you wherever!
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 59


 
What a Wonderful World
A wonderful old song by Louis Armstrong. There are three activities. Firstly listen to the song and correct the mistakes Secondly match pictures to the expressions suggested. Finally there are two gap-fills, one based on nouns, the other on verbs and adjectives. Have fun.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26


 
Homophone dominoes
Games are so popular with language learners so here is a game of dominoes practising homophones (words that sound the same but are spelt differently and have different meanings),suitable for all levels and ages. Thanks to Pawag for the template. EDITABLE Enjoy from downunder.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 31


 
Boys from the Bush an Australian song focusing on articles & prepostions
Essential for those studying Australia, this is an easily understood song with exercises based on prepositions, articles, sentence order and error detection. ANSWER KEY YOUTUBE LINK Please enjoy from downunder to you wherever.
Level: elementary
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 10


 
International Joke Day
Today being International Joke Day I thought I would share some jokes with you. Please cut them and use them as a matching game. There is a small reading and a suggestion for writing. Let the laughter spread throughout the world. Enjoy
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 14


 
It�s not easy being green
This is a fun gap-fill listening exercise based on the Muppet song "It�s not Easy Being Green". Good to do when studying colours or making complaints. EDITABLE ANSWER KEY Youtube link included Enjoy from downunder.
Level: elementary
Age: 5-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 11


 
The Owl and the Pussy Cat
Edward Lear�s famous poem "The Owl and the Pussy Cat" has been a favourite for years. This is suitable for all ages. I use it with Intermediates. This worksheet is a listening and/or reading with exercises. It includes comprehension and sentence sequencing. Have fun.ANSWER KEY included
Level: Choose
Age: 8-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6


 
Australia day Barbie culture
Fun worksheet based on an advertisement for lamb parodying the song "Barbie Girl". It includes a number of Australian cultural expressions and references. There are 8 different exercises as well as some comprehension questions. The youtube link is provided. EDITABLE KEY provided. Have fun from downunder.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 21


 
How Good is your Vocabulary?
A worksheet with a variety of exercises; odd one out, word formation, matching word halves,alternative meanings and gap fill. This will promote a lot of discussion as students justify their choices. ANSWER KEY EDITABLE if ungrouped. Enjoy from me downunder to you "up top"!
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9

 


Either..or ...joke suitable for all levels
This is a very old Irish saying which I have converted into a powerpoint to be used when looking at �either/or� Even if you don�t use it in class it�s a fun philosophy for life. There are some exercises at the end (Pg 11 not in preview.) EDITABLE. Enjoy from downunder.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 29


Imaginary Possibilities
Just a quick power point outlining the second conditional

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 14


Everything you wanted to know about relative clauses and was afraid to ask!
All the main points of relative clauses are covered here with examples.Every student (intermediate - advanced) who has ever seen this has asked for a copy so it must work. EDITABLE The preview is not showing pages 9-14 but they do download. The chart has come from somewhere but I can�t remember wher...

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 65


Absences
Absences driving you crazy? This includes a newspaper clipping from THE AUSTRALIAN (great for discussion) with a vocab matching exercise and comprehension questions. The article can be printed out for individual reading. The pictures of excuses is based on genuine excuses heard at my school. It is N...

Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 8


Linking words
A power point explaining when some linking words can be used. My students felt it helped a lot.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 21


Dementia Test
This is an email that has done the rounds. I created a power point from it and use it as a fun reading. It challenges the students and helps them to appreciate that there can be several meanings to one word.

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 10


The Best jokes use Homonyms!
Homonyms can be boring but show this as a discussion starter and you will have an interested class.It consists of jokes with some though-provoking questions. There are 24 pages but although not all show in the preview they do download.Follow it up with any of the homonyms which are available through...

Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 21

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