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Matthew@ELSP
Matthew Standley
Japan



I live and teach in Japan. I hope you find my print-outs useful. Have a good day :)

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Present continuous with "What" questions.
(1) Ss and teacher read 4 short model conversations. (2) Ss do a short gap-fill exercise. (3) Ss choose and circle an option for each present continuous activity on the game sheet. Then they ask one another questions. Those who have chosen the same options can each get a point. More points when the teacher calls time = a winner. EDITABLE. A4 in col...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 15


 
Pronunciation Journey - picture sheet and words sheet
Updated 2011-11-25(now all in 1 doc) Students, listening to the teacher, decide whether to go left or right, according to what they heard the teacher say. 4 stages, 16 potential destinations. I have found that even the students who do not like English, seem to enjoy this exercise. EDITABLE. Page 1 = journey picture, page 2 = word list. Page 2 is no...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 9


 
Pronunciation Journey - Words Sheet
For use with the Pronunciation Journey - picture sheet. Teacher uses box A as an explanation/example of how to do the exercise. SS listen to the similar sounding words and move through the journey sheet accordingly. Soft and hard consonant sounds / word stress differences for noun vs verb etc. Usually popular even with those kids who do not like /...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 5


 
Question Time (when, where, who, whose, how, which)
Ss read a summary of example sentences using the "wh_" words. Then Ss do 3 short exercises to fill the gaps, breaking down the "wh_" words into 3 small groups. Then Ss write a sentence with a missing "wh_" word, and ask their friends to guess the word, and tally their friends� scores. A4 BW Fully editable, please enjoy.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 78


 
Read my diary and write your own (past simple)
(1) Read my diary (2) Answer the questions (3) Write your diary. Editable A4 black & white.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 40


 
Reading - Ironbridge Village in England
Short reading activity with a Q+A sheet included. I use it with my 15 year old Japanese middle school students. B&W. Editable. A4. Please enjoy.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Type: reading
Downloads: 22


 
Reading compehension - Recycling (with fill-the-gaps challenge)
About recycling / recycled plastic (P.E.T.) and its uses. Uses passive voice, so I have labeled it "Intermediate". Made it to use with 15-year-old Japanese students. Suggested use on page one. (1) Ss read silently once or twice. (2) Ss write the missing words (mostly prepositions). (3) Ss read out-loud together (if in a group class). (4) Ss answer ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 125


 
Reading comprehension - Do you like football? (In_Present_Simple)
A self intro based on what sports I like, and the fact that I don�t like football (even though I am English). All in the present. Positives and negatives. Reasons. Elementary to intermediate level. Questions and answers sheet included. Pictures from www.mycutegraphics.com, used with written permission for non-commercial use. Editable A4 in colour, ...
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 124


 
Reading Comprehension - How does it feel (to be different)?
A positive text about my personal feelings as a man who looks different to most people around him (as I live in Japan). At the end I come to the conclusion that you can feel good being different from those around you. Very little complex grammar or vocabulary. Aimed at my 15-year-old Japanese public school students. A4. Editable. Teachers page with...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 115


 
Reading comprehension - Japanese food
(1) Ss read about Japanese food and food popular in Japan [page-1]. (2) Ss answer questions about the text [page-2]. (3) Teacher�s page with model answers and brief summary of grammar points. A4 colour / OK in B&W too. Editable. Contains the grammar points: Present perfect / Relative pronouns / Modal auxiliary / Adverbs (and other simpler points). ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 84

 

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