An idea for how to build a fast-paced and entertaining lesson out of a set of role-play scenarios. Suitable for any level, and includes a downloadable example aimed at A2 students.
BANKING (B2-C1 Lesson)
Vocabulary training for learners who need to speak with bank staff in English. Includes names for bank accounts, terms typically used in the ‘small print’, and general vocabulary for interacting with customer service agents.
DON’T EAT THAT! (C1 Lesson)
A lesson at C1 level on the theme of health scares and the effects of chemicals on the body. Includes speaking activities, vocabulary work, a listening comprehension, and reading and writing tasks.
EXPERIENCES (A2-B1 Lesson)
A complete lesson at pre-intermediate level, introducing the present perfect tense in the context of conversations about past experiences.
Teaching Tip: Analysing Learning Needs by Tier-Ranking
Describing a task I use, which deploys the gaming concept of ‘tier-ranking’ to help students analyse their own needs at the start of a course. Includes a set of 30 statements for learners to rank.
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