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Prepositions of place
Read more: Prepositions of placePractice prepositions of place with a fun peer activity! This peer learning task helps students practice prepositions of place in an interactive way. Instead of only repeating rules, learners work in pairs, read sentences aloud, and check each other’s use of prepositions. The task is esy to adapt — you can make it more challenging…
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Question cards
Read more: Question cardsLet’s get to know each other better! With the help of question cards, students get to know each other. The cards are suitable as a grouping exercise at the beginning of a new course when the students do not yet know each other, but they can also be used as a discussion exercise later on.…
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This or that?
Read more: This or that?This or that? You can only pick one! This fun and easy activity helps students talk to different classmates, share opinions, and get to know each other. The game is also super easy to adapt for any group! Cover image: Riina MerisaariActivity contributed by: PO / Anni Toikka Exercise for the whole group Learning objectives:…
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Me and my Background
Read more: Me and my BackgroundLet’s play dominoes! Playing this game is an easy and fun way to memorize and review basic questions about oneself and how to answer it You can use the same template to practice all kinds of questions — just search for some more with your students, turn them into domino cards, and you’re ready to…
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Power to the people! A debate exercise
Read more: Power to the people! A debate exercisePower to the People? A Debate on Hot Topics! Step into the shoes of a policymaker and join our C1-level classroom debate! Two teams. One controversial topic. Can you argue for or against it convincingly? Build your case, challenge others, and sharpen your speaking skills in a structured, real-time debate. Great for improving fluency, critical…
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Amusement Park
Read more: Amusement ParkStep into the fun – with words! In this lively activity, learners dive into a map of a bustling amusement park. From roller coasters to food stands, they ask for and give directions, explore the park and discuss what they see. How do you get to the Ferris wheel? Where can you find some snacks…
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Dream job
Read more: Dream jobWhat would a real dream job be like? In this exercise, students get to think about what kind of elements their their dream job could consist of. With the help of a form to be filled in before the exercise, the students are given different words to support their description. At the same time, the…
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Images
Read more: ImagesWords – and especially names – often evoke a lot of images. In this creative exercise, the purpose is to immerse yourself in thinking about the images evoked by the words and make up stories based on them. The exercise is best suited for more advanced language learners. Before starting, the teacher decides whether the…
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Basic Word Game
Read more: Basic Word GamePlaying games brings a nice change to regular lessons, while also being an effective way to learn. In the Basic Word Game, students practice everyday vocabulary related to home and living, and form sentences using the words shown on the game board. Vocabulary learning requires plenty of repetition. In this simple game, the words are…
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Good mood
Read more: Good moodLet’s focus on the good things – big or small! In this exercise, students discuss about different positive feelings and aspects in their everyday life. Together they determine what the good mood means, and how is it possible to spread it among others. Cover image: Sara KaartinenActivity contributed by: PO / Johanna Pihlava Learning objectives: …