Exercise for small group
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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: …
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Social media discussion
Read more: Social media discussionLet’s talk social media – the good, the bad, and everything in between! In this interactive speaking activity learners dive into a group discussion about the role of social media in our lives. Using simple guiding questions, they explore both the positive and negative sides — from staying connected to feeling overwhelmed. It’s the perfect…
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Mentoring an alien
Read more: Mentoring an alienGiving instructions can sometimes be tricky, and it becomes especially difficult when you’re trying to give instructions to an alien! The purpose of this exercise is to explain how everyday inventions work and how they are used. This exercise makes it easy to practice not only vocabulary but also, for example, the imperative and verb…