B1+
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Lights, camera… and action!
Read more: Lights, camera… and action!What’s the story behind the movies in your country? How do local films reflect culture, history, or everyday life — and what makes them different from what we see on Hollywood screens? Learners choose a successful movie from their region, research its director, plot, and main characters, and watch the trailer. But they don’t stop…
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Cultural differences
Read more: Cultural differencesDid you ever feel funny or silly doing something that feels normal to you but other people seem to look at you like you are an alien? Sometimes when you move to a new country, you learn new habits by accident when you notice that everyone else is doing something differently than what you are…
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Sports and well-being
Read more: Sports and well-beingWhat is your favorite sport? What does push-ups mean? How often should you exercise to stay fit? Question cards lead students to discuss various issues related to exercise and well-being. At the same time, students must reflect on their own exercise habits and why exercise is important for everyone. The question cards for the exercise…
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What happened here?
Read more: What happened here?Can you guess the situation? In this exercise your students will need to use all their imagination to guess what happened. One of them will know everything, and the others may ask questions that can be answered only with “yes” or “no” to get bits of information. The winner is the one who can put…
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Comic story
Read more: Comic storyTell a Story with Comics! This fun and easy activity gets students telling each other stories while practicing everyday vocabulary. Pictures and guiding questions make it easier to come up with ideas – and the results are always creative! You can use ready-made comic strips from newspapers or online – or ask students to draw…
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Taking action for our Planet!
Read more: Taking action for our Planet!This B1 level activity is an excellent tool for developing oral production skills and raising environmental awareness among language learners. It combines a structured approach with engaging, real-world topics, making it both educational and impactful. The activity is specifically designed to hone several key oral communication competencies: Argumentation and Persuasion, Enriched Vocabulary and Collaborative Communication.…
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Travel game
Read more: Travel gameTime to play! With this travel-themed game, students willshare their thoughts and opinions, but also practice vocabulary, description and storytelling. In the exercise, the students move on the game board and pick cards. The grey cards contain discussion questions, the orange ones contain situations that increase playfulness.The player who reaches the finish first, wins the…
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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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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…