Exercise for small group
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Prompt it right!
Read more: Prompt it right!Can you get AI to give you exactly what you need? The secret is knowing how to ask! In this OPTIMO activity, students tackle real-life challenges, from planning a budget-friendly weekend to preparing for a job interview. Their mission? Write the most effective AI prompt possible – and talk about the choices and results. Along…
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First day at work
Read more: First day at workStarting a new job in a new country can be exciting — but it can also be challenging when you’re still learning the language! In this speaking activity, you’ll practice real-life workplace conversations and learn how to communicate with your new colleagues. Your mission is to: This is the challenge: Each student receives a secret…
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The missing phone
Read more: The missing phoneWHO TOOK MY PHONE? A phone has disappeared from a university café… and it’s up to YOU to solve the mystery! Several people were there, but everyone remembers something different. Who was sitting where? What were they wearing? Who arrived first? And who left in a hurry? But be careful… one witness has misunderstood something…
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Is it that intelligent?
Read more: Is it that intelligent?Is Artificial Intelligence making our lives better, or creating more problems? From helping us learn and saving time to taking jobs and spreading incorrect information, AI has both advantages and disadvantages. But what do your students think? THE GOOD: How can AI help us in everyday life?THE BAD: Can we trust AI? Could it make…
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What do we talk about?
Read more: What do we talk about?Can you keep a conversation going when you don’t know what’s coming next? In this fun speaking activity, students pick three cards: Then it’s time to talk! For example: TRAVEL + Give advice + Disagree with your partnerStudents need to think, react, and keep the conversation going. Earn points for: The best part? It can…
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Show me around
Read more: Show me aroundA friend has just arrived in your country… and you have only 24 hours to show them the best of your city! Work together, make recommendations and create the perfect one-day itinerary — while trying to satisfy everyone! A fun way to practise giving recommendations, expressing preferences and negotiating in real-life situations. Would you plan…
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The nature game
Read more: The nature gameCan you name three different tree species? Do you know what kind of berries grow in the forest? And are you familiar with forest animals? Grab your game pieces and join us on a nature trail! This nature-themed game encourages students to discuss the natural world and explore their environment. At the same time, students…
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Verb cards
Read more: Verb cardsOne material, many different ways to practice. With these simple image verb cards, even the A1-level students can already start telling small parts of their everyday lives, and more experienced students will have a chance to practice grammar and storytelling. The idea of this exercise is to practice verbs and their conjunctions verbally, following the…
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The group chat
Read more: The group chatYou’ve just joined a new group to plan an activity… and everyone has something to say! In this interactive speaking activity, students take on different roles and try to plan a weekend activity. They have to share information, react to proposals, ask questions and make decisions together. But there’s a twist… not everyone in the…
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The journey gone wrong
Read more: The journey gone wrongWhat happens when your journey doesn’t go according to the plan? In this fun speaking activity, you’ll face unexpected problems while travelling and work with your classmates to find solutions. Your bus is late, your train is cancelled, you’ve lost your ticket… what do you do? Talk. Ask questions. Explain the problem. Find a solution!…