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Helena Rechena
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text about Mobile Phone Addiction (texting) + comprehension + Key
A reading comprehension + writing activity about MOBILE PHONE ADDICTION (TEXTING). IT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES: Inserting words in blanks, What does the word refer to, synonyms, rephrasing (several grammar contents) and writing. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 510


 
text - Teens� Body Image & Self -esteem + comprehension + debate/essay
A reading comprehension followed by debate/essay. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 223


 
Passive voice
students have to turn active sentences into passive
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 16


 
text - Internet Safety (Tips for preserving one�s Identity and Reputation) + Comprehension + Essay
A text about INTERNET SAFETY (particularly about ways of preserving one�s Identity and Reputation). It is followed by REFERENCE WORDS, SYNONYMS, EXPLAINING EXPRESSIONS TAKEN FROM THE TEXT and ESSAY. Thank u all
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 213


 
reading - The Changing World of Work (Telecommuting) + comprehension + essay - KEY included
A reading comprehension worksheet about the changes brought about by technology in the world of work. It contains different activities: reading, completing sentences according to the text, �what do the words refer to� and an essay. KEY is included. Thanks (God it�s Friday);)
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 495


 
�THE �A/�AN� �ZERO ARTICLE� - reading "WHAT A BAD DAY FOR MR PINE" + SYNONYMS + KEY
It consists of a text about a man�s unlucky day. While reading it students fill in the blanks with THE, A/AN or ZERO ARTICLE. Afterwards they have to match words from the text with their explanation. This text can easily be turned into a past tenses review either. KEY INCLUDED
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 129


 
Past Simple & Present Perfect - Explanation & Exercises
(Notice: Preview looks weird, but when downloaded it�s ok, I�ve tried it) First students read 2 speech bubbles and try to understand the use of the 2 different tenses in each. Then rules are explained. Next there�s a mixed exercises to check the undertanding of the tenses. Finally students go through the sentences looking for the time expressions a...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 72


 
text - �I need a job� + comprehension + defining and non def. relative clauses
A text dealing with the problem of unemployment followed by comprehension (pronouns, questions, looking for specific information) and a few sentences to join by means of a relative pronoun. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 90


 
video and listening - Virtual Games (second life) Key included
A listening comprehension worksheet I made for my students. It includes a pre-listening activity suggestion. While watching and listening students are expected to fill in blanks or to choose the correct option from 3 provided. Then they have to find synomyns according to the explanation.All the links are provided in the worksheet. Thanks
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 69


 
Review for Intermediate Students (11th grade) + KEY - pls read details
Great for portuguese 11th graders dealing with the module �The World of Work� (all the others are welcome to download it, though ;-), as I�ve prepared it as a preparation for the coming written test. It contains a bit of everything: GERUND AND INFINITIVES, VERB+OBJECT+INFINITIVE, PASSIVE VOICE (REGULAR, IDIOMATIC & IMPERSONAL and CLAUSES OF CONCESS...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 109

 


kinds of vegetarians
A simple powepoint to describe the main types of vegetarianism. TY

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 10


Clauses of concession - however, despite, in spite of, although etc
An explanatory ppt about the changes occuring when we join sentences by means of however, despite, in spite of, although etc... Thanks

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-14
Downloads: 432


Activity to practise the COMPARATIVES and SUPERLATIVE (animated)
An activity aimed at checking the students understanding of the degree of adjective. Thanks

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 153


I WISH, IF ONLY, IT�S TIME - RULES & EXAMPLES
This ppt was designed as an introduction to the ws I�ve uploaded today about the same subject. Students are expected to infer the rules after reading the examples on each slide. Thanks

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 341


Contact Relative Clauses
Contact Relative Clauses are always hard to teach and understand. I made this STEP BY STEP powerpoint presentation hoping to make it easier for my intermediate students to grasp it. It includes 2 slides of explanation and some exercises. Hope you find it useful as well. :)

Level: intermediate
Age: 10-100
Downloads: 74


CLASSROOM LANGUAGE
A straightforward powerpoint presentation with some common classroom functions. You can add your own if you think that some are missing. Have a great school year.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-16
Downloads: 77


Modern communication
a powerpoint about some up to daate ways to communicate long distance (mobile phones, internet, etc...)

Level: elementary
Age: 12-14
Downloads: 15


PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS - animated
Another very simple ppt about the subject. There are examples in context and some paired sentences (Pr Simple and Pr Continuous) so that ss can translate them into their own language and grasp their meanings and differences. Hope it�s useful. Have a nice week.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 77


Past Simple and Past Continuous (main uses) - animated
A very simple ppt to explain the different uses of the Past Continuous tense itself, and combined with the Past Simple. It contains examples in context. Have a nice week.

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 332


POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES & PRONOUNS (animated + answers)
Hi everyone. This is a ppt I made for a specific ws, which unfortunately I couldn�t upload since it�s too heavy. If you�re interested I can send you the worksheet too. If so, send me a PM with your email. Have a nice week!

Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Downloads: 388

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