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Rubik�s new toy
Good news - Rubik has invented a new toy! It is out in July 2009. It looks like it could be a new fad! Students can read its description and reviews. There is a gap-fill task with KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 57
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History of opera
A very short summary of the main events in the development of opera - a bit about trends, a bit about music. Pictures of the well-known opera houses. There are 2 tasks and a key.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 168
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Edinburgh Tattoo
Reading worksheet on the spectacular and magnificent festival that takes place in Edinburgh in August. I witnessed one some time ago and I will never forget the sight. Students have to do a gap-fill task. With KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 139
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Bluetooth
Reading text about the Bluetooth technology with 2 tasks (true/false and word definitions). Useful when teaching latest developments in IT.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 142
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Word stories: TIP
Expressions and idioms with the word TIP. Pictures should be used to make up sentences and there is Task 2 to check students� understanding. With KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 182
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An Englishman on a desert island
A humorous story about British character with a gap-fill task. After students reconstruct the text, you can discuss English manners and politeness revealed in the story.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 244
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Who am I? Loss of memory
I had to teach my students about human memory and strange cases of its disappearance, so I made this ws based on real events that happened in Sweden. (The website�s logo is on the worksheet.) The text is about a man who could not remember who he was. While reading, students have to complete the sentences with the given words. With KEY.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 43
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History of Barbie
Barbie is 50! In honor of the famous doll I made this worksheet with a gap-fill task. With KEY. It can be used with elementary students as well, not so difficult.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 237
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Prince William
Students have to go to the address on the internet, explore the website and find information about Prince William. This task can be given as homework.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 23
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Gadgets - word spiral
It is a bit confusing that I had to put this worksheet in the TOYS category but I could not find any other suitable theme, such as Computers, Gadgets or Technology. The worksheet can be also used with upper-elementary students who are good at technology.
There are 28 names of different devices and gadgets put in the word spiral. Use the pictures f...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 120
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Creative writing: Mini sagas
Writing mini sagas is a way to develop students� creative skills. Can be used with elementary students up to advanced - there are no age restrictions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 67
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Passive from Active
This presentation shows the students how an active sentence can be turned into passive. They see the examples and then make their own sentences.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 29
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Rules and practice on the Reported Speech
Students learn the rules, see the examples and then practice making sentences in the Reported Speech. Pictures help a lot.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 48
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Creative writing: Limericks
This presentation explains what a limerick is and how to write it. There are examples and tips for writing. Great fun in the classroom!
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 218
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Reported questions
Rules, examples and practice tasks (with pictures) on reported questions.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 26
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Creative writing: Diamond poems
Diamond poems or diamantes are 7-line / 16-word poems written in the shape of a diamond. They have to be written according to the pattern and they are perfect for revising the parts of speech. Suitable both for younger and older students.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 118
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Accident on the Road
Students look at the pictures and make up a story about an accident that happened on the road. Depending on students� age, you may add more complicated words for them to use.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 160
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Writing task Life Story
Suitable for high-elementary to intermediate level. Students write a story based on the pictures. Useful words are given. The task can also be used for speaking practice.
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 16
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Picture description
Students practice describing a painting by Marie-Fran�ois Firmin-Girard En Vacance. Useful words and phrases are given. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 28
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Present Simple
Animated ppt presentation about the Present Simple tense with rules, examples and exercises for young learners (10 pages)
Level: elementary
Age: 10-14
Downloads: 63
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Living in England
Two interviews - one is listening and a gap fill task, the other is reading and matching questions with answers task - with people who describe living in England, its problems and good points. The tasks give valuable information about the way of life in England.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
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How to make a paper fortune teller
The video gives instructions how to make a paper fortune teller. Pupils may like to listen to a boy who is telling about each step and showing the process. While watching the video, pupils complete the gaps in the exercise. (For those who have already seen this exercise - I�ve uploaded it a second t...
Level: elementary
Age: 11-14
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Present Continuous and Present Simple
Students listen to the song Lemon Tree by Fool�s Garden and fill the gaps with the present participle they hear. There are 2 more tasks on Present Continuous tense (including special cases).
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
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Comparing life in England and Japan
For teaching cultural differences between England and Japan. I used an interview with an English woman who lives in Japan for the listening task. The reading task is based on the text taken from a blog of an Englishman living in Japan.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
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Vegetable idioms
A great video teaching idioms in a funny way. Students have to complete the gaps while watching the video, then do an additional task to consolidate their knowledge. (For those who have already seen this exercise - I�ve uploaded it a second time because the 1st got stuck.)
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-100
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Autumn song
Listening and singing task about autumn for younger kids. Pupils listen to a lovely song and write down the missing words. (The teacher can explain the most difficult words that are given there.) Then the pupils can listen to the song a second time and sing along.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-12
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Saving tropical rainforests
The video presents the campaign for saving rainforests started by Prince Charles. Students have to complete the task about the protection of rainforests.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-100
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