Guess Who? Superheroes card game

In our lessons, we often use flashcard games to present and practise new language. Very often, these are whole class activities with the teacher managing the interaction. But if we want to help our young learners become more independent and increase the amount of interaction (and therefore language practice) taking place, card games are the... Seguir lendo →

Mission 2: A survey about frecuency

They got it! Mission 2 is over. In this new mission, students in Level 5 found out about the frecuency students in Level 6 do something at the weekend and wrote a short report. Nesta ocasión, os alumnos de 5º averiguaron a frecuencia coa que os alumnso de 6º fan unha actividade durante o fin... Seguir lendo →

We can talk!!!!

Interviews can be a great resource for writing, speaking and listening practise in the ESL classroom. Especially when the interviewees are the older students. It's an enriching experience!!!! Before starting, we take a few minutes to do a grammar and vocabulary review in order to make sure if they know how to ask questions and... Seguir lendo →

Recycling our English

Board games may be old school but they are great for kids for different reasons. They're still a super-fun way to teach kids about following rules, taking turns, counting spaces, and accepting rewards and consequences. In addition, board games offer interactive English language practice in a learner-centered, low-stress environment. I have designed two easy board games... Seguir lendo →

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