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Argument/Opinion Writing Exercises and Worksheets

Controversial Topics 2
This is a second discussion worksheet for talking about controversial topics. Students need to decide whether they are pro or con each issue and support their position with three reasons Click on the image below or the link at the side to download the PDF file.

Subject verb agreement: technology (PDF)

Subject/verb agreement Worksheets

Subject verb agreement for technology

  Students  complete the sentences with the best verb and correct subject verb agreement. Click on the image below or the  link  to download the PDF file.

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Technology and Innovation Exercises and Worksheets

Brainstorming the benefits of automation and robotics

This is an English language exercise for brainstorming the benefits of robotics and automation. Students use the pictures to give them ideas . Click on the image below or the link at the right.to download the printable PDF file.

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Winter Olympics vocabulary worksheet

This is an exercise introducing some vocabulary associated with the Winter Olympics. Students match the vocabulary to the pictures and answer the questions (below). The vocabulary is listed below:

biathlon         nordic combined

curling       bobsleigh (bobsleddding)

stick & puck     rink         luge

figure skating      snow boarding     torch and flame

ski jumping

short track      speed skating

cross country skiing

The answers are on the second page of the PDF file.

Elementary subject verb agreement exercises

5 Subject Verb Agreement Exercises

Subject-verb agreement is a pretty basic aspect of English language grammar and writing. It is can be tedious to teach as many students, even quite advanced students, make basic subject-verb errors. Moreover, they are often repeat or serial offenders.

1 Elementary subject verb agreement 1

  Students  complete the sentences with an appropriate verb  and the correct subject verb agreement. 

Elementary subject verb agreement grammar exercise.

Subject verb agreement  (PDF)

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2 Elementary subject verb agreement 2

  Students  complete the sentences with an appropriate verb  and the correct subject verb agreement. 

lementary subject verb agreement grammar exercise 2

Subject verb agreement 2  (PDF)

 

3 More advanced subject verb agreement

  Students  complete the sentences with an appropriate verb  and the correct subject verb agreement. 

Advanced subject verb agreement grammar exercise for English language learners.

Advanced Subject verb agreement 2  (PDF)

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4 Robotics and automation subject verb agreement

  Students  complete the sentences with an appropriate verb  and the correct subject verb agreement. 

Robotics and automation subject verb agreement   (PDF)

5 Environment subject verb agreement

  Students  complete the sentences with an appropriate verb  and the correct subject verb agreement. 

Environment subject verb agreement exercise.

Environment subject verb agreement   (PDF)

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Problem/Solution Writing Exercises and Worksheets

Problem and solution writing is one of the basic academic essay types. Students need to able to write problem/solution essays if they want to be pursue professional careers using the English language. Brainstorming, outlining and sentence writing can help students improve their problem/solution writing skills.

1 Problem-solution exercise

This is a problem-solution worksheet for introducing the problem-solution essay and brainstorming ideas for problem-solution essay topics. Students try to describe the problems and write suitable solutions for the predicaments in each picture.

Problem solution writing exercise and brainstorm.

Problem/solution exercise (PDF)

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2 Problem (3 solutions exercise)

This is a problem-solution worksheet for introducing the problem-solution essay and brainstorming ideas for problem-solution essay topics. Students try to describe the problems and write 3 possible solutions for the predicaments in each picture. At the bottom of the the page they transform their ideas into complete sentences.

Problem and 3 solutions exercise for writing students.

Problem & 3 solutions exercise (PDF)

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3 Problem – solution outline exercise

This is a problem-solution  blank outline worksheet  to help students prepare to write a 5 paragraph problem-solution essay.

Problem/solution blank outline template for writing students.

Problem solution outline  (PDF)

4 Problem-solution essay: linking problems with solutions

This is a problem-solution worksheet to help students write sentences commonly used in problem-solution essays.

Problem/solution sentence wring exercise.

Problem solution linking sentences  (PDF)

Understanding football vocabulary (PDF)

Football/Soccer World Cup Exercises and Worksheets

  • Learning and understanding the language of football is a fun way for English language learners to improve their vocabulary.
  • Many expressions and phrases used to describe football can also be applied to everyday life.
  • The World Cup 2018 is an opportunity to teach students during a topical event that is followed by people around the world.
  • Football fans in particular are sure to be energized and enthusiastic learners when talking about and discussing the World Cup.

Understanding football vocabulary

 
   This is an English language discussion and speaking exercise  exploring vocabulary and definitions used to talk about soccer/football. Students can answer the questions by themselves or in groups. Click on the image below or the link at the right.to download the printable PDF file.
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Sports language exercises worksheets

Unleashing the Power of Sports and Exercise Vocabulary for ESL Learners

As sports and exercise play a significant role in the lives of millions worldwide, mastering this vocabulary will not only enable students of the English language to engage in meaningful conversations, but it will also open doors to a myriad of social and professional opportunities. From breaking the ice with strangers to discussing fitness goals with friends, or even exploring job opportunities in sports-related industries, the language of sports and exercise is an indispensable tool for ESL learners. So, let’s dive in and explore the exciting world of sports and exercise vocabulary together, and unlock the power of language for a healthier, more connected future!

23rd July 2024

Paris 2024 Olympics lessons

Find a collection of vocabulary and critical thinking exercises about the Paris Olympics here.

1 Expressing opinions about sport

A vocabulary and discussion activity about playing and watching sports. This is a listening/speaking exercise for English as a second language students to practice expressing opinions about sport.

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2 Health benefits of sport and exercise

A pre-intermediate exercise for introducing vocabulary useful for talking about sports and exercise.

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3 Interview with a famous athlete (2022)

Not all students love sport, but for those that do, this is a great exercise. They can watch/listen to the model role play(which can also be used as a listening exercise) and then create a role pay about their sports hero.

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4 Brainstorming the benefits of sports and free time activities

A great way to start a class talking about exercise, sport and health benefits.

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5 Talking about sport questionnaire worksheet

This is a discussion and vocabulary  exercise to help students learn or review common sporting vocabulary and discuss sport, exercise and health.

Sport vocabulary and speaking activity.

Talking about sport (PDF)

6 Basic sport phrases worksheet (with answers)

This is an exercise students to help learn common sporting phrases. Students match the phrases to the pictures and write short sentences.

Common sport phrases vocabulary exercise

Body sport phrases (PDF)

7  Sport vocabulary sorting

This is an exercise students learn or review common sporting vocabulary. Students sort the words into the appropriate columns.

Sports vocabulary sorting exercise.

Sport vocabulary sorting (PDF)

8 Basic sport vocabulary (with answers)

  This is another  exercise students to help learn  common sporting vocabulary. Students match the words to the pictures and write short sentences.

Basic sport vocabulary exercise.

Basic sport vocabulary  (PDF)

9 Sports discussion and opinion exercise

This is a pair work speaking exercise for students to give their opinions about sport. Students fill in the left hand columns with topics of their own choosing. Then they write their own ideas in the middle column. Finally, they interview their partners and fill in the third column.

A sport discussion and opinion exercise.

Sport opinion exercise  (PDF)

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Argument/Opinion Writing Exercises and Worksheets

Using quotations and statistics in academic essays

This is a worksheet to help students practice using quotations and statistics in academic essays. Students look at the pictures and try to write sentences using relevant statistics and quotations. Click on the image below or the link at the side to download the PDF file.