This is an alternative approach to the inevitable "what did you do on your holidays" conversation. Many first lesson activities and ideas are based on the premise that nobody knows anybody else but often the students in your classes... Continue Reading →
The Vortex Game. This is a game I've created that can be used with any age or level - for pretty much any purpose. It came out of a conversation with a colleague (thanks Sarah!) who was looking for an... Continue Reading →
This is a great activity that you can use as a warmer or as a fun practice task in a number of situations. I should acknowledge that I originally saw my Dip tutor Peter Moran do this during a lesson... Continue Reading →
I spotted a colleague (Thanks Neil!) using this with a class the other day and it looked brilliant and so investigated - it is really impressive work! Turns out Neil spotted this on Larry Ferlazzo's site. The Curfew game is aimed... Continue Reading →
It's almost exam time again - hence the recent trend in teflgeek posts! So here's a lesson on CAE writing, (though with some slight adaptation it'll work for FCE / CPE as well). At this stage, it's probably best used... Continue Reading →
Another really simple idea for all those use of english papers.... just remove the gaps. For exam classes this works with the following areas: FCE & CAE: Use of English Part One - multiple choice cloze Use of English Part... Continue Reading →
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