All Teaching Notes articles – Page 26
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ArticlePhrasal verbs: I'm going to let you in on a little secret
Another way of teaching phrasal verbs is by teaching a thematic 'set' of phrasal verbs. This lesson presents a set of nine phrasal verbs, all connected to the theme of giving and obtaining information. There is a recognition based activity, followed by a speaking activity to incorporate the phrasal verbs into use.
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General: using translation
There is a great deal of useful awareness-raising when learners compare English with their own tongue. Here are four great translation games - and they don’t even require you to speak the other language!
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General: making things last
Ever run out of things to do five minutes before the end of class? There are some fairly simple tricks for usefully extending an activity – so that things just beautifully fall into place.
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General: pairing and grouping students
With current teaching methodology teachers are constantly needing to get students into pairs or small groups. A bit of variety can sometimes raise a smile and can also help you to mix up groupings a little.
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General: planning lessons
Remember, a plan is not a route-map of what must happen in class, it is only your informed setting-up of some possibilities. Here are a few ideas for alternative plans:
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General: setting homework
Tired of setting the usual homework tasks? Here are 18 unusual ideas for "homedo" tasks.
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Skills: Glorious gap-fills
There seem to be an awful lot of gap-fill exercises in course books nowadays. And sometimes they can be rather dreary for students and teacher alike. Well, you could try some of these ideas.
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ArticleImaginative materials: teaching with party games
In many parts of the world the end of the year is the season for parties. And in class, the last lesson of the year often has a party atmosphere. So, to help things go with a swing, here are three classic party games adapted to be a little more ...
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Are you a learner of the future?
Students talk about possible future developments in education and decide whether or not they are already a ‘learner of the future’.
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ArticleWriting skills: formal and informal writing
To enable students to break down the different features of formal and informal English by working through a step-by-step text transformation at their own pace.
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General: the first lesson of the year
Even if the teacher and class have all worked together before, it is still useful to have activities to welcome everyone back and mark the start of the new year.
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Imaginative materials: fab phone features
Mobile phones have many features and can provide great opportunities for activities. Here are a few ideas to get the most out mobiles in lessons.
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Pronunciation exercises: Pre-intermediate
A selection of pronunciation exercises for pre-intermediate students.
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ArticlePronunciation exercises: Starter/beginner
Pronunciation exercises for zero beginner and false beginner students.
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ArticleMinimal resources: Everyday objects
Jonathan Marks gives us some ideas for activities that make use of everyday objects that people carry around with them.