Do you often listen to the radio? Do you think listening to the radio is something only baby boomers do?
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This blog has been created to serve as a humble resource for secondary school English teachers looking to make their spoken English activities more fun and creative. Rather than rigid and boring exercises, I aim to incorporate improvisation and games to encourage students to express themselves in English. I offer ideas and provide solutions. All activities are just a starting point. Teachers can adapt them to their needs.
Do you often listen to the radio? Do you think listening to the radio is something only baby boomers do?
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SOME STUDENTS THINK ENGLISH IS USELESS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY ARE UNMOTIVATED OR AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL BUT ENGLISH IS ALREADY PART OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THEY USE ENGLISH IN VIDEO GAMES, MUSIC, SOCIAL MEDIA, APPS, FILMS, SPORTS AND ON THE INTERNET.
SHOWING STUDENTS THAT THEY ALREADY USE ENGLISH EVERY DAY CAN MAKE THE SUBJECT MORE MEANINGFUL. IT CAN HELP THEM SEE ENGLISH NOT AS ANOTHER SCHOOL SUBJECT, BUT AS A USEFUL TOOL FOR REAL LIFE.
CREATE YOUR DESIGN HERE AND SHOW US WHAT YOUR IDEAL JOB WOULD BE
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Ready-to-use classroom activities that are highly visual and closely linked to real life, designed to encourage minimal English-speaking situations in the classroom
WATCH THE VIDEO FIRST AND COMPARE
WHICH ONE ARE YOU? WHICH ONE IS YOUR FRIEND?
SPEAKING CARDS WITH DIFFERENT ROLES
Watch the video, identify any strange or eye-catching objects you spot in it, and try to come up with a convincing explanation for why they’re in your drawer. You can also use your sense of humour
The students pack their own suitcase with the items they would always take with them on a trip. These must be items that reflect who they are. The rest of the classmates must guess who the suitcase belongs to and why