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ICEBREAKER FOR YOUNG LEARNERS AND ADULTS
IDEAL AND INTERACTIVE activity to get to know students. Specially designed to make students SPEAK by using the info provided.ICEBREAKER FOR THE FIRST DAYS OF CLASSES. It will let you know students� weaknesses and strengths in English.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
FUNNY CONVERSATIONAL CARDS FOR ADULTS - 2 pages for men and women
This is a set of funny conversational cards for adults - for men and women.It is a speaking activity for intermediate levels. Students read the situations on their cards, develop the idea and then they have to speak for 3 or 5 minutes role-playing the situation. Have some fun!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
MAKE vs DO! - GRAMMAR-GUIDE FOR TEENS AND ADULTS WITH GRAMMAR EXPLANATION AND A LIST OF USEFUL PHRASES WITH MAKE AND DO (2 pages)
One more grammar-guide which is suitable for teens and adult students. This time it is on the difference between the verbs MAKE and DO. It consists of 2 pages: 1- grammar explanation; 2 - a list of useful phrases with MAKE and DO.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: grammar-guide

 


 
THE ASK AND EXPLAIN GAME � MAKE YOUR STUDENTS TALK!! � FULLY EDITABLE FUN ACTIVITY � 13 pages � 1 game board and 40 cards � B&W VERSION INCLUDED!!
I mainly use this game to make my ss speak. It covers a lot of different topics. Here are some of the questions ss have to cope with: ASK someone to describe her/his living-room. / ASK someone to tell the class why her/his country is worth a visit. (S)He must give at least 3 reasons. / EXPLAIN to someone what kind of situations or jokes usually mak...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
DOYOU KNOW YOURSELF WELL? -AN AMAZING PERSONALITY QUIZ FOR ADULTS
This is a very interesting personality quiz for adult students. It can be a good warm-up to speak about students� personality (describing myself for example)Good for group work as students can compare their results and comment on them.Enjoy!
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
Reading: tea
A reading comprehension about the origin of tea and customs around it. It has been designed for Pre-intermediate young or adult students. It includes true-false comprehension exercise and some answers to ask questions according to the text. It deals with Passive Voice (present and Past) and Past Simple, Present Simple, Present Perfect tenses. I h...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: reading

 


 
SWAPPY ROLEPLAYS FOR ADULTS #2 - (B&W VERSION INCLUDED)
3 situations, 6 cards for roleplaying. Why swappy? Because you swap the roles of partners during the dialogue! It�s FUN! Instructions on page 3. Enjoy! #1 can be found here http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=265992#thetop and #3 can be found here http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=316217#thetop
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
PAST SIMPLE SET! - LET�S REVISE PAST SIMPLE (FOR TEENS AND ADULTS) -GRAMMAR-GUIDE + 6 EXERCISES TO REVISE AND PRACTISE PAST SIMPLE (3 pages)
This is a PAST SIMPLE set which is aimed to revise and practise this tense. It is for upper-elementary and lower-intermediate students. Can be used for adults! Includes grammar-guide (forms, use, time phrases, spelling rules) and 6 different exercises. 3 pages. I gave a link to the exercise (one exercise) which had been taken from the net.Hope it w...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
YES OR NO GAME -- ELEMENTARY VERSION (good for adults, too) -- A VERY EFFECTIVE METHOD TO MAKE YOUR STUDENTS TALK! -- SUCCESS GUARANTEED
These game cards will definitely turn your classroom into a magic place, because your ss will have no other choice but to answer lots of questions. They are not allowed to reply to any of the questions by just saying "yes" or "no". You can make this activity even more challenging and exciting by telling your ss that they have to answer every questi...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
SWAPPY ROLEPLAYS FOR ADULTS #1 - (B&W VERSION INCLUDED)
3 situations, 6 cards for roleplaying. Why swappy? Because you swap the roles of partners during the dialogue! It�s FUN! Instructions on page 3. Enjoy! #2 can be found here http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=266002#thetop and #3 can be found here http://www.eslprinta bles.com/printable.a sp?id=316217#thetop
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
LOVE ACTUALLY - movie worksheet
Movie worksheet to accompany "Love Actually" film viewing. Key inside. Based on materials found in the net.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet

 


 
SUPER BOOKMARKS FOR ADULTS! - PART 1 (WISE QUOTES ABOUT WISDOM, WORK, TIME, FRIENDSHIP, MONEY AND LOVE) EDITABLE!!! 2 pages
I continue my series of super bookmarks. This is the first part of a new set for adults. It contains 6 themed bookmarks with wise quotes about wisdom, work, time, friendship, money and love. I didn�t include B&W version and if you need it leave your e-mail and I�ll send it to you.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: others

 


 
Snakes and ladders - kids or beginner adults
you will need dice or a replacement. You can print the game on A3 paper and play as a class (divide class in maybe 4 or 5 teams) or you can print the game a few times on an A4 paper and divide class in groups of maybe 4 students who will play within their groups. This snakes and ladders game is a good revision for elementary students or children...
Level: elementary
Age: 5-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
Adults & Children - 2nd Conditional Conversation Cards
This is the first set of 3 (50 cards altogether). A worksheet for written practice can be found in my account, it was uploaded two days later.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: activity-card

 


 
TAG QUESTIONS - 1 page grammar-guide for teens and adults
Thanks for leaving your comments on my grammar-guides. I hope they are useful for you and your students. Here�s one more guide - this time it�s on tag questions. It�s suitable for elementary and intermediate levels, for teens and adults.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: grammar-guide

 

 


Jeopardy beginners (adults-Teens)
Another jeopardy for beginner students. It deals with present simple, wh questions and short answers.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Letter of Complaint, Worksheet and Letter Template
This is a worksheet to encourage students to use written complaining tactics. They need to write a letter to the hotel manager complaining about what has gone wrong on their holiday. It can be adapted. Also, it could be replied to afterwards if the students put themselves into the position of the hotel manager. I use it with my adult classes. Hope ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


SPEAKING - HUMAN - PERSONALITY, APPEARANCE, EMOTIONS - editable
For intermediate and advanced students.I use this in classes for adults. I use it both for vocabulary revision and speaking. Instructions are included but you may edit the presentation if is necessary. Tasks that will make your students speak. There are some useful phrases or vocabulary given to help your students. Exercis es in this pow...
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Greetings & Farewells
At the moment I�m teaching a class of adults and I�ve used this ppt to introduce "Greetings". However, it�s appropriate for all ages, so you can use it with kids too.
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


HOUSE - speaking exercises
For intermediate and advanced students.I use this in classes for adults. I use it both for vocabulary revision and speaking. Instructions are included but you may edit the presentation if is necessary. Tasks that will make your students speak. There are some useful phrases or vocabulary given to help your students. Exercises in this powerpoint: - d...
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Teaching English to Adults
This presentation is about Second Language Learning, English Language Teaching and some vocabulary and speaking activities for adults.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


BEST WAYS OF LEARNING READING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
A PPT ABOUT BEST WAYS OF LEARNING READING SKILLS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Careers
This is fairly hiogh level focused on adult and teen ESL
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


TABLE MANNERS
What you should do or not do when eating in Britain. The British generally pay a lot of attention to good table manners. Even young children are expected to eat properly. Hope you find it useful! All the best.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


CAN-CAN�T for Abilities (Children-Adults) PART 1
hi everyone! I�m uploading my ppt on Can, the original, at some people�s request. It has 6 parts because it�s too heavy to upload in one piece :( I hope you can make use of it anyhow..hugs!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


revision for adults
This is a ppt I used as revision with my adults� group. It can also be used for intermediate kids (although then I�d add colours and pictures). Afterwards I gave them a similar test using the same exercises. I hope it comes in handy...It revises basic prepositions, tenses, articles, question words, etc.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Theory and practice - how the adults learn languages and how do we teach them?
no comments
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Grammar for Past Simple, Adults
A Grammar powerpoint demonstrating the rules for past simple regular verbs, and some irregular. For low levels
Level: elementary
Age: 16-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


Have got, haven�t got for adults
Present perfect form of "to get" A Have got/ haven�t got with adult appropriate pictures for beginners
Level: elementary
Age: 12-100
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 


CAN-CAN�T for Abilities (Children-Adults) Editable!
Hi everyone! I created this presentation to practice Can (and simple verbs). It used to be a beautiful and colorful PP at first but I had to simplify it because it was too heavy to upload, a real pity!I hope it�s useful anyway. Hugs!
Level: elementary
Age: 7-17
Format: PowerPoint

 

 

 

 

 

 


Nancy Sinatra BANG BANG (Past simple and questions) Adults. By VanesaA
Nice and classic song to work with adults, they have to write the verbs in past simple... and answer some questions about the song. ENJOY!!!!
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 


Special transport (adults)
3 exercises to learn the vocabulary related to special transport, vehicles and equipment.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


3 exercises on Present simple. Basic grammar for adults
This exercise is worked out for adults who do their first steps in English. It contains three different exercises and a brief grammar explanation.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 


Easter 3 exercises suitable for very young learners as well as adults
3 exercises suitable for kids as well as adults. Can be used as self-study resource.
Level: elementary
Age: 3-100

 


For adults only Metallica whiskey in the jar
The exercise is meant for adult learners
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


A song with lyrics (adults)
A song with lyrics more suitable for adults.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Prepositions of time (adults)
22 sentences prepositions of time with business related vocabulary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Video Listening IT CROWD for adults first Scene
Video Listening IT CROWD for adults, complete and match the definitions, good for speaking and enjoying this hilarious serie. First Scene.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100

 


Beginning for adults
2 exercises for adults-beginners
Level: elementary
Age: 14-100

 

 

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