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UPPER INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED BUSINESS ENGLISH - CUSTOMER SERVICE/PRODUCT QUALITY SURVEYS
This is the latest in my Business English series. This is Lesson 2 of 2 of the unit "Customer Service and Product Quality Surveys". The first half of this unit (Lesson 1 of 2) was over the size limit to be submitted as a printable, so I had to upload it as a PPT. (Link here: http://www.eslprintables.com/powerpoint.asp?id=89964#thetop ) Many thanks ...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 16
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ADVANCED BUSINESS ENGLISH - WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LEADER (LEADERSHIP)
This is the next in my Business English series -- Because of the structure of the project I�m creating this for, this is in the form of 2 lesson plans that make up a 2-part unit. There�s homework between the first and second lessons, but this is certainly optional and easily omitted with little to no impact on the class. The activities here will ea...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 54
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INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ENGLISH - WHAT DO YOU DO? 2 OF 2
This is Part 2 of the lesson by the same name uploaded just a few days ago. The core of this activity is to use everything learned in the first lesson and reinforced by the homework (if used). Main activity consists of cultural awareness in an international office environment, knowing what is and is not ok to discuss with coworkers, getting to know...
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 23
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HIGH-INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED SOCIAL - MISSION SPACE
This is a group activity facilitating critical thinking quickly and choosing and defending a position. Role play involving a space exploration gone horribly wrong. There�s only enough oxygen for half the passengers. Half must go in order for any to survive. Students assume roles & then justify (or not) their continued use to the group while justify...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 17
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STORY POKER
For this lesson you will need a single complete deck of playing cards. There is a handout with words assigned to each card. Cards are dealt to students, they identify the corresponding words, then work together to write a story. Lesson plan includes instructions on how to modify quickly to adjust to unanticipated issues. I tested this with a mid-be...
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 40
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HIGH BEGINNER/LOW INTERMEDIATE SALON -- NAME FIVE THINGS
This activity is useful for any age group of students from High Beginner to Low Intermediate. Since I design curriculum for my school, I often put lesson plans with things. (It�s not unusual for us to hire inexperienced teachers, thus the step-by-step lesson plans.) But these are certainly not etched in stone. This is a board game to encourage spe...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 5
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APARTMENT HUNTING
I teach adult learners in Beijing, China. So 99 of my materials will always be in that context. But they are easily changed for other frames of reference. This one focuses on a recent college graduate getting his/her first apartment and the decision process involved. It introduces prioritizing, amenities, choices, advertising, calling for informati...
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 20
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INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED BUSINESS ENGLISH - WHY DO YOU LIKE YOUR COMPANY (COMPANY BENEFITS)
After a break for a few weeks to work on another project, I am back full-steam on my Business English course.
This is a 2-part lesson, but each part can stand independently with minor changes. I�m just designing it this way because my target clients are corporate workers who need to express daily functions in English.
This lesson focuses o...
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 38
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INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS ENGLISH - LOST IN TRANSLATION - LESSON 2 OF 2
This is the next installment of the Business English series I am creating for use in the Beijing area. This is Lesson 2 of 2. This unit further builds on the skills taught and reinforced in Lesson 1 of 2 of the same name. This unit facilitates structured exchange of translation and the rationale used for a specific translation. Also included are wo...
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 15
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INDIRECT QUESTIONS -- WORKSHEET TO USE WITH OR WITHOUT MATCHING PPT
This worksheet is designed to be paired with the ppt found here: http://www.eslprintables.com/powerpoint.asp?id=99294#thetop
However, it can also be used independently. There is a simple A/B conversation. The B answer is provided. This is designed to be pair-work, and the pairs work together to write what the "A" question must be in order to ge...
Level: elementary
Age: 15-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 16
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VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT - UPCYCLING - PART 1 OF 2
This PPT introduces the concept of upcycling and teaches a lot of new vocabulary via context. I used it for an English Corner with a mixed group -- everything from beginner to advanced -- and encouraged discussion of what they like, don�t like, ways to make the ideas better, etc.
Level: intermediate
Age: 18-100
Downloads: 21
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WEATHER, SEASONS, TIMES OF DAY, TEMPERATURES - PART 2 OF 5
First, let me apologize for there being 5 parts to this. Once again, the file limits have bitten me in the backside! This lesson is a format I�ve been using for about 4 yrs, and it has always worked well for me. I usually just do it on the board, but decided to put it into a ppt for larger classes. ...
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Downloads: 16
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ART IMITATES LIFE, LIFE IMITATES ART - ADVANCED DISCUSSION - PART 1 OF 2
This is Part 1 of 2 -- Presentation of the concepts of Life Imitates Art and Art Imitates Life. First half introduces the two ideas, what each side believes, and the origins. The second half introduces assorted art pieces for description. Lastly, a group discussion activity to express their own bel...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Downloads: 36
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WEATHER, SEASONS, TIMES OF DAY, TEMPERATURES - PART 1 OF 5
First, let me apologize for there being 5 parts to this. Once again, the file limits have bitten me in the backside! This lesson is a format I�ve been using for about 4 yrs, and it has always worked well for me. I usually just do it on the board, but decided to put it into a ppt for larger classes. ...
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Downloads: 14
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BEGINNER LEVEL - TIMES OF LIFE & DESCRIBING PEOPLE - PART 2 OF 2
This is designed to follow (but can also be independent of) my ppt lesson on weather. In this ppt, students get vocabulary about the stages of life and ways to describe people. I tried to include enough pictures with enough variety to give them a chance to use all new vocabulary. Unfortunately, beca...
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Downloads: 16
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WEATHER, SEASONS, TIMES OF DAY, TEMPERATURES - PART 5 OF 5
First, let me apologize for there being 5 parts to this. Once again, the file limits have bitten me in the backside! This lesson is a format I�ve been using for about 4 yrs, and it has always worked well for me. I usually just do it on the board, but decided to put it into a ppt for larger classes. ...
Level: elementary
Age: 13-100
Downloads: 19
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WELCOME TO BURNING MAN -- TEACHING VOCAB VIA CONTEXT - PART 3 OF 6
First, let me apologize for there being SO many separate ppts. The file limits are harsh sometimes. I used this with a group of Chinese students to teach vocabulary in context via an introduction of Burning Man. My students really got into it and asked a ton of questions. Towards the end, I divided ...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Downloads: 11
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WELCOME TO BURNING MAN -- TEACHING VOCAB VIA CONTEXT - PART 6 OF 6
First, let me apologize for there being SO many separate ppts. The file limits are harsh sometimes. I used this with a group of Chinese students to teach vocabulary in context via an introduction of Burning Man. My students really got into it and asked a ton of questions. Towards the end, I divided ...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Downloads: 10
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ART IMITATES LIFE, LIFE IMITATES ART - ADVANCED DISCUSSION - PART 2 OF 2
This is Part 2 of 2 -- Presentation of the concepts of Life Imitates Art and Art Imitates Life. First half introduces the two ideas, what each side believes, and the origins. The second half introduces assorted art pieces for description. Lastly, a group discussion activity to express their own bel...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Downloads: 27
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WELCOME TO BURNING MAN -- TEACHING VOCAB VIA CONTEXT - PART 1 OF 6
First, let me apologize for there being SO many separate ppts. The file limits are harsh sometimes. I used this with a group of Chinese students to teach vocabulary in context via an introduction of Burning Man. My students really got into it and asked a ton of questions. Towards the end, I divided ...
Level: advanced
Age: 18-100
Downloads: 16
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