B2
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More than just a pet?
Read more: More than just a pet?Pets: cute companions or serious responsibility? This discussion activity gets students talking about the real meaning of pet ownership — from personal experiences to ethical questions. What makes a good pet owner? Are pets suitable for everyone? Should we adopt instead of buy? Perfect for developing fluency, argumentation skills, and critical thinking — all through…
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Gifts and social expectations
Read more: Gifts and social expectationsIs a gift always sincere — or sometimes strategic? In this discussion activity, students move from cultural traditions to a full ethical debate. Firstly, they proposed ideas for different gift situations and discuss those in their group. From there, it’s structured argumentation around how ethical gifts really are: defending a stance, anticipating counterarguments, and challenging…
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Budget plan
Read more: Budget planMoney talks… but do we know how to manage it? In this speaking activity, students create their own monthly budget — real or fictional — and justify their financial decisions. Where does the money go? What’s essential? Is saving realistic? From personal spending habits to bigger questions about financial responsibility, this task builds vocabulary, critical…
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Crazy Language!
Read more: Crazy Language!In this exercise, your students will need to use all their imagination and metacognition about the language they have learned in class and in their daily lives to create memes – or humorous visuals. After a simple and concrete presentation of meme culture, its format and humour, your learners will be able to share their…
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Actions for our environment
Read more: Actions for our environmentWhat eco-friendly tips could you give to others? What do you think people should pay more attention to? Get ready to convince others! In this two-part exercise, learners begin by designing and shooting short videos aimed at promoting good eco-friendly practices. The videos are then viewed and discussed together, hopefully allowing everyone to learn something…
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Your voice matters!
Read more: Your voice matters!Your Voice Matters! Present an Idea for Change Step into the role of an active citizen or local activist and share your ideas for positive change! Prepare a short, persuasive speech to convince others why your proposal should be supported — then take part in a lively community discussion to decide together. Possible topics: Perfect…
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Alibi game
Read more: Alibi gameThe alibi game is a fun game that easily tickles the nerves of laughter, in which students have to use past tenses and describe their actions almost without even noticing. “What time did you come home yesterday? What movie did you go to see? Who paid for the tickets?…” Challenge your students to answer quickly…
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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…