Everyday life
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Whatever the Weather!
Read more: Whatever the Weather!You draw a card. It’s a thunderstorm. You draw another. It’s… a beach picnic. Now what? That’s the question at the heart of Whatever the Weather! — our new exercise where learners draw a random weather card and a random situation card, and have to talk their way out of the chaos. Would you cancel…
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Recycling run
Read more: Recycling runWhat does recycling have to do with learning a language? More than you’d think. In our new exercise Recycling Run, the classroom transforms into a recycling station. Learners pick up waste cards, move around the room, and sort items into the right bins. But here’s the twist: they have to speak every step of the…
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Transport in my country
Read more: Transport in my countryTraffic Culture & Sustainable Mobility Traffic isn’t just about getting from A to B. It’s about culture, cost, safety — and climate. In this discussion activity, students compare traffic cultures, analyse transport costs, and debate sustainable mobility. Should cities reduce car use? Are electric vehicles enough? Who is responsible for greener transport? Perfect for developing…
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Life in colours
Read more: Life in coloursLet’s dare to see life in colour and give free rein to our creativity! With this introductory or revision activity, even your beginner learners can play and express their imagination. Whether using dominoes, mind maps, word associations or short poems, everything is an excuse to use simple but essential everyday vocabulary. Tip for teachers: you…
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Surfin’ the Internet
Read more: Surfin’ the InternetAre you aware of how much the Internet affects your daily life? Do you ever take into consideration how much of your time is spent in leisure or being productive? Or do you even know how many things you can do with your phone nowadays? Let’s take some time to reflect on all of this!…
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Running Errands
Read more: Running ErrandsTurn your classroom into a market or a small shopping centre! In this role-play game, learners take turns being customers or shopkeepers. It’s an ideal way to practise asking for what you need, listening to requests, responding to them, and reviewing polite phrases for simple everyday interactions! To make this exercise even more comprehensive, you…
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Talk about the picture
Read more: Talk about the pictureA picture is worth a thousand words – but words are also needed! In this easily variable exercise, the student has to talk about a single image for a certain amount of time. They can, for example, describe what they see or think, but the most important thing is to try to talk as much…
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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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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…