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Helena Rechena
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reading - Dating Before & After Technologies + Comprehension
A very witty text I adapted from the internet about the changes brought about by new technologies when dating. It contains 3 comprehension exercises: True, False (+ quoting) or Not Mentioned / synonyms and questions. Thanks everyone
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 131


 
reading - Unployment among teenagers/Getting a Job (Key included)
This WS consists of a text with missing words, synonyms and a writing activity. Solutions are included. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 195


 
Text - Teens Working Abroad (volunteering) + comprehension + composition
All explained in the title.... :-) Have a nice week. TY
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 443


 
Past Simple (regular+irregular) all forms * 5 types of exercises
A worksheet which includes different exercises to practise the PAST SIMPLE tense, both of regular and irregular verbs in all forms (aff. neg. and int.) Have a nice weekend. ;-)
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 156


 
reading comprehension about future changes brought about by technology - comprehension + grammar + KEY
It consists of a text about possible changes in the future concerning household technology, in which some blanks must be filled. It has a synonym exercise, rephrasing (several grammar contents) and a quotation to comment on. KEY is included. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 335


 
reading - �How the Internet Has Changed My Life� (online romance) + comprehension (2 pgs)
Hi! This is a reading comprehension worksheet. The text deals with the topic of virtual relationships. Comprehension consists of a TRUE/FALSE/NOT MENTIONED + QUOTING exercise, SYNONYMS and a DEBATE/ESSAY suggestion. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 366


 
reading - �Surviving Cyberbullying (a true story & tips) + Comprehension + Essay + KEY
Another of the �up-to-date� text series. A text about A CYBERBULLIED BOY & TIPS TO DEAL WITH IT. The ws and devised to be worked paragraph by paragraph and it contains: MATCHING HEADINGS WITH PARAGRAPHS, REFERENCE WORDS, EXPLANING VOCABULARY, SYNONYMS, QUESTIONS and an ESSAY following a quote. KEY IS INCLUDED. thAnKs
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-14
Type: Choose
Downloads: 281


 
reading - Divorced Parents + comprehension + KEY
Another WS about an up-to-date issue: COPING WITH DIVORCE. It is followed by comprehension and also a debate suggestion. KEY is included. Thank u all
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 265


 
Reading comprehension �Teens� World� + �do� vs �make� + Relative Clauses (defining and non defining) KEY INCLUDED
Suitable to be used as a formative grammar and vocabulary test. I used it with my 10th graders (intermediate level). It contains a small text and comprehension. An exercises to be filled either with �do� or �make� in the corretc tense and sentences to be joined by means of relative pronouns (defining and non-defining). Thanks and have a nice Sunday...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 250


 
video and listening - Virtual Games (second life) Key included
A listening comprehension worksheet I made for my students. It includes a pre-listening activity suggestion. While watching and listening students are expected to fill in blanks or to choose the correct option from 3 provided. Then they have to find synomyns according to the explanation.All the links are provided in the worksheet. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 69

 


Modern communication
a powerpoint about some up to daate ways to communicate long distance (mobile phones, internet, etc...)

Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Downloads: 15


CLASSROOM LANGUAGE
A straightforward powerpoint presentation with some common classroom functions. You can add your own if you think that some are missing. Have a great school year.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 77


I WISH, IF ONLY, IT�S TIME - RULES & EXAMPLES
This ppt was designed as an introduction to the ws I�ve uploaded today about the same subject. Students are expected to infer the rules after reading the examples on each slide. Thanks

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 341


kinds of vegetarians
A simple powepoint to describe the main types of vegetarianism. TY

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 10


POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES & PRONOUNS (animated + answers)
Hi everyone. This is a ppt I made for a specific ws, which unfortunately I couldn�t upload since it�s too heavy. If you�re interested I can send you the worksheet too. If so, send me a PM with your email. Have a nice week!

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 390


Activity to practise the COMPARATIVES and SUPERLATIVE (animated)
An activity aimed at checking the students understanding of the degree of adjective. Thanks

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 153


Past Simple and Past Continuous (main uses) - animated
A very simple ppt to explain the different uses of the Past Continuous tense itself, and combined with the Past Simple. It contains examples in context. Have a nice week.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 332


PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS - animated
Another very simple ppt about the subject. There are examples in context and some paired sentences (Pr Simple and Pr Continuous) so that ss can translate them into their own language and grasp their meanings and differences. Hope it�s useful. Have a nice week.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 77


Clauses of concession - however, despite, in spite of, although etc
An explanatory ppt about the changes occuring when we join sentences by means of however, despite, in spite of, although etc... Thanks

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-14
Downloads: 432


Reported Questions / Indirect Questions
It�s been ages since I last uploaded anything. Here is my first contribuiton of the year: a ppt about indirect questions. Hope you all are well.

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 80

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