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A new approach to language teaching - article
For the new year as teachers are preparing for new lessons try this which is a direct extract from an ESL Journal outlining a new approach to language teaching. I have tried this method myself with my children and have found a reasonable amount of success. I have been informed they can now communicate quite well in a variety of languages - though...
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: article
Downloads: 55
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Animal body parts
This activity gives a list of approx 50 words which can be used to physically describe most animals and includes the most common habitats. Each can be placed into different categories such as size, skin, legs, colour, habitat, food, special features.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 10
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Animal Habitats 1
This shows a number of common animals with pictures of their natural habitat. The children should write the names of the habitats next to the picture and the name of the animal next to its picture, then draw lines to match which animal belongs to which habitat. This is worksheet 1 of 2.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 27
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Animal Habitats 2
This shows a number of common animals with pictures of their natural habitat. The children should write the names of the habitats next to the picture and the name of the animal next to its picture, then draw lines to match which animal belongs to which habitat. This is worksheet 2 of 2.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 24
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Animal Matching
A simple matching game. Cut out the flash cards, divide the class into small groups and match the characteristics to the animal
Level: elementary
Age: 6-12
Type: flash-card
Downloads: 8
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Can�t live without it
This worksheet should be given out in pairs and each pair has to decide what is expensive, important and useful. For modern kids/people this may be a life threatening issue!!! It raises some awareness about what they regard as important in their lives. Full instructions how to conduct the worksheet are given on page 3. (There is a twist to the ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 109
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Christimas Story Flash Cards
These very simple drawings are excellent illustrations showing the Biblical Christmas story. Get pupils in small groups to match the cards with the words and later to arrange the cards in the correct order. (The shepherds come before the wise men). They can be used as a basis for story telling or simple writing. Let the true meaning of Christmas ...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Type: flash-card
Downloads: 45
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Common English Proverbs
A short list of Common English Proverbs where the student has to decide the missing words from the list given to the side of each proverb. In addition they have to work out what is the meaning of the proverb. A full answer sheet is provided on page 2. enjoy.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 18
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cops and robbers
This is a role play especially useful for large classes. It involves language of crime and is basically a whole class activity where some of the class are �cops� and the rest are different types of �criminals�. Each can only identify each other by particular things they have in interest. The criminals have to find each other, before the cops do....
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 20
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Doctors and Patients - symptoms and diagnosis
This is a group roleplay which can be used with large or small classes. Instructions how to conduct the activity are given on the sheet. The activity is basically patients who share their symptoms with doctors. The symptoms are indications of particular ailments or conditions. These symptoms are generally reliable, but should not be taken as ab...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: flash-card
Downloads: 161
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Adjectives - anagrams
This is an activity where the pupils are presented with the names of 20 different adjectives, but the words have been jumbled to make anagrams. Arrange the class into small groups and have them unscramble the anagrams. Move the cursor over any of the words and when it turns into a small hand, click ...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 8
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Adjectives - Introduction
This is a simple introduction to all the words used in other Kim�s Game activities. All the words are presented as Pictures, with words and example sentences. Use this to introduce the words to beginners.
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 63
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Adjectives - Kim�s Game
This is a Kim�s game where a number of adjectives are presented in both picture and word form. The class should be divided into small groups and told to remember as many as possible, then move on to the next slide where 3 are missing. Click on any of the numbers to reveal the missing words. Enjoy...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 89
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Adjectives - Kim�s Game - Pictures
This is a Kim�s game where a number of adjectives are presented only as pictures, making it a little more challenging. The class should be divided into small groups and told to remember as many as possible, then move on to the next slide where 3 are missing. Click on any of the numbers to reveal t...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 38
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Adjectives - matching
This introduces all the adjectives used in other Kim�s Game presentations. The pictures and words are mixed up. Get the class to match the words with the picture. The correct words can be matched by clicking on the number or letter next to the picture. These can be selected at random. Enjoy!!!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 47
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Animal Face
This is a PowerPoint of a worksheet contributed by Luiza "Miss Williams" (used by permission) The preview will look very confusing but when presented it just shows the face. Click on each animal and it will reveal its name. There are instructions how to use this in the handout notes. I liked this...
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-17
Downloads: 59
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Asia - the countries of Asia
This is a PowerPoint used to play the game of pelmanism or matching words with pictures or meaning. It can be used online for teaching or in a classroom. I also have a PowerPoint tutorial that shows you how to use the game effectively. This can be downloaded for free as it is a tutorial. This matche...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Downloads: 12
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Blockbusters Quiz Game - template
This looks plain, but is actually a template for the game �Blockbusters� where teams have to select questions either from top to bottom or left to right. Full instructions how to play the game are given in the handout notes at the bottom of slide one. In addition, to demonstrate the game there are...
Level: elementary
Age: 4-17
Downloads: 43
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Body Parts - Anagrams
Pupils are presented with a screen of words which are anagrams for different parts of the body. Arrange them in small groups to work out each of the words. The solutions can be shown by moving the cursor over the word and when it turns into a hand, click on the word and the correct spelling will b...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 12
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Body parts - Kim�s Game
A Kim�s Game activity where pupils are presented with 20 pictures and words of different parts of the body. Form the class into small groups and get them to remember as many as possible. Then move to the next slide where three of the items are missing. Click on the numbers to reveal the items. T...
Level: elementary
Age: 7-14
Downloads: 95
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