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Overview Vocabulary-Based Match the Flash Card Game: The purpose of this card game is to improve students’ vocabulary of work and the work place by encouraging them to firstly find synonyms to describe the word ‘work’, and then using flash-cards to match professions with descriptions of the work involved with each... [ view this game ]
Overview A comprehension exercise which aims to enhance cultural awareness. Preparation The teacher must prepare 10 questions in Italian on an aspect of Italian culture. (See file below for some examples) GrammAr Points This exercise focuses on comprehension, cultural awareness and range of vocabulary. Methods 1. Divide the class into... [ view this game ]
Overview This game focuses on developing both written and oral descriptive skills Preparation In a previous class, the language teacher has already introduced a list of vocabulary and useful phrases to describe a film (See File 1 below). Students are then assigned a film review for homework. However, this is a film review with a difference:... [ view this game ]
Overview A comprehension-based exercise Preparation Cut and paste newspaper/magazine articles that you have located online into a document, and format every article to look the same ie. font size, font type, spacing etc. Remove the titles from every article and create a second document with the titles. Create a copy of both documents for... [ view this game ]
Overview An activity-game based on introductions Preparation A ball is required for this exercise. Students will have previously encountered the phrases that are required for this game. Grammar Points This game aims to build conversational skills, improve pronunciation and comprehension. Method 1. Arrange the students in a circle. 2.... [ view this game ]
Overview A questions and answers game activity game Preparation A ball is required for this exercise. The language teacher may choose to use music as a device to build the atmosphere in the classroom. Students will have previously encountered the questions and answers that are required for this game. Grammar Points This game aims to build... [ view this game ]
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