Partners’ Pastimes: An activity with Wh- questions (PDF)
Circle the correct part of speech for suffixes-able -ity(PDF)
Parts of speech challenge (word)
Parts of speech obstacle course (PDF)
Parts of speech quiz (PDF)
Guessing game for large groups with pictures for present continuous
Lessons for the Present Continuous and Daily Activities
Prediction for present continuous
1. Model
Draw a picture on the board of someone doing something…..think of a suitable present continuous sentence….and ….ask the students to guess your sentence. If they have trouble …..elicit the sentence with clues.
Front (draw picture)
Back (write question and answer)
What is she doing ?
She is taking a report out of the filing cabinet for her boss.
2. Speaking
Get the students to draw their own picture on a piece of paper and write a sentence about the picture ON THE BACK of the paper. For example the sentence for the picture above might be
“She is taking a report out of the filing cabinet for her boss..”
After the students have drawn the pics they can walk around asking their classmates “What is he/she doing?” . If the student answering
does not give a perfect answer the questioner can follow up with questions like
“What is she taking out of the filing cabinet?” or
“Who is she taking it out for?”.
IMPORTANT: It always adds another dynamic to these short exchange activities if you get the students to exchange their pics after their spoken exchange is completed.
This keeps the exercise endlessly fresh and challenging.
Group speaking exercise for debate expressions
INTRO
This is a well known theatre exercise which is extremely effective for encouraging controlled but spontaneous interaction in ESL classes.
STEP 1 PRESENT
Begin by presenting a list of debate expressions such as those listed.
STEP 2 MODEL
Model a discussion. Choose yourself as conductor and 4 other students to be conducted. First, the conductor presents a topic. He then selects a student and an expression for the continuation of the discussion.
Conductor: Elephants shouldn’t be allowed into Bangkok. Student B “Furthermore”
Student B: Furthermore, the government should fine their owners.
Conductor: Student A “On the other hand”
Student A: On the other hand, people in Bangkok are very generous when they see elephants.
Conductor: Student C “For example”.
Student C: For example, when they see elephants they feel compassion and give them food and money.
Conductor: Student D “You may have a point”.
Student D: You may have a point. Nevertheless, the pollution and traffic are terrible for the elephants’ health.
STEP 3 WRITING
To reinforce the use of these expressions further, follow this activity by a debate or writing exercise
Circle the correct part of speech for suffixes- -able -ity(PDF)
Chef interview roleplay worksheet (PDF)
Applying for a job as a chef role play speaking activity
This is an English as a Second Language activity for exploring the language used to talk about food, cooking and restaurants. It also practices general conversation and grammar skills The teacher can model the role-play activity with a student (preferably a good student) using the questions on the worksheet as a guide. Students are then encouraged to complete the the questions with their own words and ideas. The students can then be broken up into pairs or small groups. During the roleplay part of the activity the teacher is free to monitor the students and also participate, having an opportunity to speak to students individually. Click on the image or the link to download the PDF file.
Related Resources:
Food, restaurants and cooking home
10 food, eating and restaurant vocabulary and speaking exercises (PDF)